Country Guides
Czech Republic
Money

Money

Czech Republic

Currency

Koruna (CZK; symbol Kč) or Crown = 100 haler. Notes are in denominations of 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, 100 and 50Kč. Coins are in denominations of 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1Kč, and 50 haler.

Currency Exchange

Foreign currency (including traveller's cheques) can be exchanged at all bank branches and at authorised exchange offices, main hotels and road border crossings.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs

Major cards such as American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Visa, MasterCard and others may be used to exchange currency and are also accepted in some hotels, restaurants and shops, and in ATMs.

Traveller's Cheques

These are accepted in banks, but only rarely in hotels and almost never in restaurants. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take traveller's cheques in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.

Banking Hours

Generally Mon-Fri 0800-1630. Some banks close early on Fridays.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date Apr 09
£1.00= Kč29.49
$1.00= Kč20.05
€1.00= Kč26.56

Travel Partners

Voyages Jules Verne 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Inspiration journeys
Worldwide, rich in history
& natural beauty

Find Cheap flights Cheap Flights

Compare cheap flights and travel deals to destinations worldwide

Become inspired by Las Vegas Become inspired by Las Vegas

the 'Entertainment Capital of the World'!

AVIS RENT A CAR AVIS RENT A CAR

SAVE 10% on USA car hire with Avis! USA from only £17 a day

Wyndham Rewards Stay twice and
earn a free night!

Reward Yourself with Wyndham Rewards

Karibu Kenya: Discover the Magic of Africa Discover the Magic of Africa

Home to soaring plains & exotic colonial hideaways

Quick links