Czech Tourism Continues to Grow: 8.2 Million Visitors in Summer 2026

Tourism in the Czech Republic continues to develop positively. Between July and September 2026, 8.2 million guests stayed in the country's hotels, guesthouses and other accommodation establishments. Alongside the capital Prague, South Bohemia and South Moravia were particularly popular.

The Czech Republic is becoming increasingly popular among domestic and international travellers. In the third quarter of 2026, a total of 8.2 million guests were registered at accommodation establishments across the country. This represents an increase of 4.1 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the national tourism agency CzechTourism.

Domestic tourists continued to account for the largest share, at 58.6 per cent. Foreign visitors made up 41.4 per cent of arrivals. Both groups contributed to the growth of the Czech tourism sector.

German Tourists Once Again Form the Largest Group of Foreign Visitors

Germany remains the most important international source market for Czech tourism. Between July and September, around 677,000 visitors arrived from Germany, followed by Poland with 341,000 and Slovakia with 297,000 visitors.

Travellers from the United States (202,000), the United Kingdom (129,000), Austria (116,000) and the Netherlands (103,000) were also among the most important international visitor groups.

Prague Remains the Leader – South Bohemia and South Moravia Also Popular

The Czech capital remains by far the country's most popular tourist destination. More than 2.3 million guests visited Prague in the third quarter of 2026, accounting for almost a third of all tourist arrivals.

South Bohemia followed with around 860,000 visitors, while South Moravia welcomed approximately 855,000. Both regions attract visitors with cultural events, wine-growing areas and scenic attractions.

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Tourism Picks Up Again in Summer Following a Subdued Spring

Developments so far this year show that tourism in the Czech Republic continues to grow despite a temporary slowdown.

In the first quarter of 2026, tourist arrivals increased by 5.2 per cent compared with the previous year. In the second quarter, growth slowed significantly to 0.5 per cent in arrivals and 0.3 per cent in overnight stays.

Demand picked up again with the start of the summer season. In July, eight per cent more guests and 5.6 per cent more overnight stays were recorded compared with the same month last year. August remained relatively stable, with arrivals increasing by 0.5 per cent. In September, growth accelerated again to four per cent in arrivals and 3.9 per cent in overnight stays.

Some source markets recorded particularly strong growth during the summer. The largest percentage increase was among travellers from Bulgaria, at 36.6 per cent, followed by Finland at 30.1 per cent. Significantly more visitors also arrived from Ireland (+19.6 per cent), Luxembourg (+17 per cent) and Taiwan (+16.7 per cent) compared with the same period last year.

Hotels Remain the First Choice – Campsites Record Particularly Strong Growth

Hotels were once again by far the most popular type of accommodation in the third quarter of 2026. A total of 4.9 million guests opted for a hotel stay, representing around 60 per cent of all registered visitors. Guesthouses welcomed approximately 1.1 million guests during the same period.

However, campsites recorded the strongest growth, with guest numbers increasing by 9.9 per cent. Alongside domestic tourists, this type of accommodation was particularly popular among visitors from Germany, the Netherlands and Poland.

Almost 19 Million Guests in the First Nine Months

The overall figures for the first nine months of 2026 are also positive. Between January and September, a total of 18.9 million guests were registered at accommodation establishments across the Czech Republic. Together, they spent 48.2 million nights in the country.

The latest figures therefore confirm the long-term upward trend in the Czech tourism sector, with regions beyond Prague increasingly benefiting from this growth.