Prague in 4 Days: Our £450 Trip for Two from Edinburgh
We flew direct from Edinburgh to Prague with Ryanair, stayed three nights at Czech Inn, carried food from home and relied on walking plus Prague public transport. Our entire trip cost approximately £450 for both of us—including return flights.
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What our 2023 Prague trip cost
| Expense for two | 2023 actual | Current planning estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Ryanair return flights | £230 | £300 |
| Czech Inn, private room for 3 nights | £150 | £210 |
| Public transport passes | £35 | £45 |
| Home-packed food and grocery top-ups | £30 | £40 |
| Free sightseeing and walks | £0 | £0 |
| Water and small extras | £5 | £10 |
| Total for two | £450 | £575 |
| Per person | £225 | £287.50 |
Prague highlights
Our exact four-day itinerary
Day 1 · Direct flight and Old Town
We flew directly from Edinburgh to Prague with Ryanair. At Václav Havel Airport, we activated our PID transport passes, took Trolleybus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín and transferred to Metro Line A. After checking into Czech Inn and eating our home-packed dinner, we walked around Old Town Square to see the Astronomical Clock and Týn Church.
Day 2 · Charles Bridge, Malá Strana and Petřín Hill
We crossed Charles Bridge early, explored Malá Strana and visited Wallenstein Garden. We ate our packed lunch in Kampa Park, used the Petřín funicular and enjoyed the hilltop views. Tram 22 took us back for a self-catered evening meal at Czech Inn.
Day 3 · Prague Castle, Vyšehrad and Náplavka
We visited Prague Castle’s public grounds, the free-access area of Saint Vitus Cathedral and the exterior of Golden Lane. Later, we used Metro Line C for Vyšehrad, ate our provisions near the historic ramparts and finished with a sunset walk along the Náplavka riverbank.
Day 4 · Neighbourhood walk and return flight
We explored local streets around Vinohrady or Holešovice, collected our bags from Czech Inn and returned via Metro Line A to Nádraží Veleslavín. Trolleybus 59 completed the airport transfer before our direct Ryanair flight back to Edinburgh.
Food we carried from Edinburgh
We kept food costs low with compact provisions that fitted our Ryanair under-seat bags: sandwiches, meal bars, nuts, dried fruit and other non-perishable snacks. Czech Inn’s shared kitchen helped us prepare or heat simple meals, while local grocery spending was limited to basics such as water and tea.
How we kept Prague under £225 per person
- Direct budget flights: we travelled with Ryanair using only the included small-bag allowance.
- One public-transport system: the PID pass covered the airport connection, metro, trams and the transport we used across the city.
- Self-catering: home-packed food and Czech Inn’s kitchen reduced restaurant spending.
- Free landmarks: the route concentrated on public squares, bridges, gardens, castle courtyards, river walks and viewpoints.
- Walking: our two main sightseeing days covered approximately 10–12 kilometres on foot.
Finding a budget Prague stay
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Trip summary
Completed: 15–18 June 2023
Travellers: two
Actual total: £450 for both, including return flights
Stay: Czech Inn for three nights
Transport: direct Ryanair flights, PID public transport, Petřín funicular and extensive walking
Places visited: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Malá Strana, Wallenstein Garden, Kampa Park, Petřín Hill, Prague Castle, Vyšehrad and Náplavka.
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