Prague wants to increase the tourist fee to 50 crowns. It is even higher in European capitals – ČT24 – Czech Television
The current amount of the fee of 21 crowns has been in force in Prague since January 1, 2020. Due to the covidu-19 pandemic, the municipality forgave the fee last year. Tourism is one of the most affected sectors.
“Expenditures of the capital city of Prague in the field of tourism have long significantly exceeded revenues in this area. The PCT, in cooperation with the capital, is trying to find ways to alleviate this existing imbalance, “reads a document approved by the Prague Council. The city subsidizes tourists, for example, by public transport, because tickets do not cover costs.
An increase in the rate would bring additional income from tourism to the city coffers, which, according to the document, could be used to support and cultivate tourism. The law allows Prague to increase the fee to 50 crowns.
Other cities will also show the fees
Compared to other European cities, the fee in Prague is at a significantly lower level. The mentioned 21 crowns represents about 0.81 euros. According to the document, for example, in Barcelona it is 1.1 euros, in Vienna 2.11 euros, in Budapest 3.2 euros. More than six euros will be paid by tourists in Rome, and in Copenhagen even 19.04 euros.
Some Czech cities such as Karlovy Vary, Český Krumlov, Františkovy Lázně or Lipno nad Vltavou have already decided to increase the fee to 50 crowns. Above the level of 21 crowns, there are also fees for Ústí nad Labem, Lednice, Špindlerův Mlýn and Luhačovice.
In 2019, approximately 344 million crowns went to the city treasury on accommodation fees. Last year, her city forgave her for a coronavirus pandemic.