Short-term rental in Czechia: rules and advice for owners
What the law in Czechia asks of owners who let their home on Airbnb or Booking, which cities are open or restricted, and our practical advice. Updated 10/10/2026.
What applies now
In Czechia, accommodating guests for payment is a trade: the host needs a trade licence, collects the municipal stay fee (poplatek z pobytu) for each guest night and must report foreign guests to the foreign police. Since EU platform-reporting rules took effect, income earned through booking sites is also transmitted to the tax authority, so it is no longer invisible.
eTurista: still on the drawing board
An earlier amendment to the tourism legislation would have created the eTurista register, with a number for every unit, and would have let municipalities fix a maximum number of rental days per year. It did not become law in that form. In April 2026 the Ministry for Regional Development said a register would arrive this year and was weighing a minimal version, essentially registration plus a number linked to platforms, against a broader one. As of July 2026 the revision was still being prepared, with Prague 1 publicly demanding real enforcement powers. Until a law passes, there is no national night cap and no municipal cap.
Prague, Brno and Ostrava
All three cities on our list are in the registration group: open under a trade licence and the fee rules, with a registration number expected. Prague is the market to watch, since its central district has pushed hardest for restrictions. In any Czech city, an owners' association (SVJ) may have a say through the building's declaration and statutes. Brno has moderate demand; Ostrava's is limited.
Income tax
How the income is taxed depends on whether you run it as a trade or as a rental, which changes the costs you may deduct and whether insurance contributions follow. Decide with an adviser before the first season rather than when filing.
Our take
Get the trade licence, the fee registration and foreign-guest reporting right today; they are the foundations eTurista will build on. Before buying in central Prague, read the building's statutes and follow the district's position closely. We study every request and tell you honestly whether and how we can help.
Where it earns most: AirDNA markets
| Market | Avg nightly rate | Occupancy | Avg yearly revenue | Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | €119 | 70% | €27,026 | registration |
AirDNA 2026, markets with at least 150 active listings and more than $30,000 of yearly revenue per listing, converted at 1 EUR = 1.1567 USD. These are the strongest markets, not the national average, and not a promise.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Airbnb legal in Czechia?
In Czechia, short lets run under a trade licence and municipal stay fee; the eTurista register is still being drafted, so Prague, Brno and Ostrava remain open.
Can Hexuvium manage my property in Czechia?
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Sources
- TTG Czech Republic – MMR ČR: Registr na regulaci krátkodobých pobytů vstoupí v platnost letos (2026-04-22)
- Prague Daily – Prague 1 calls for stricter rules on short-term rentals through eTurista (2026-07-19)
- Maria Kopřivová – Regulation of Airbnb, Booking and eTurista in 2026 (2026)
- Expats.cz – Why Czechia is backtracking on its plans to limit Airbnb (2025-03-25)
- Chekin – How e-Turista will transform guest registration (consulted 2026-09-27)
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