More than half of Czechs are planning to spend their autumn holidays in Czechia again this year. Although this is a decrease of two percentage points compared to last year, interest in travelling in Czechia at this time of year is still high. Moreover, people are willing to pay extra - they plan to spend an average of CZK 7,962 per person. On average, they are planning to go on holiday for six days. South Bohemia (15%) and South Moravia (11%) are the most popular, followed by Central Bohemia and Liberec (10% each), according to the latest survey by the Institute of Tourism.
Prim plays active rest
Autumn holiday is most often associated by Czechs with relaxation accompanied by exercise. It is chosen by 31% of respondents, more often by women. Hiking, which is preferred by 72% of travellers, and lighter walks with family or friends are the leading activities. These are chosen by 58% of respondents. Cycling trips (29%) and visits to water parks and other water attractions (21%) are also popular. Sixteen percent of respondents plan to go to cultural sights, as well as to cities or to indulge in purely passive relaxation. Another 13% prefer attractions for families with children. The autumn wine season plays an important role, with wine festivals taking place in many places, and 66% of Czechs will not miss a visit to a wine cellar. Almost half of visitors choose a two-day stay when travelling for wine.
The decision of domestic tourists about the destination is increasingly influenced by the consideration of the environment – when choosing accommodation they often prefer environmentally certified facilities.
„Czechs are increasingly considering domestic holidays. This is a sign of the growing attractiveness of our regions and the quality of services,“ says Director of the Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism František Reismüller and adds: "Younger people aged 18–29 are the most interested. It is clear that eco-mindedness is permeating holiday planning and certified accommodation is becoming an increasingly attractive option.“
Scheduled spending on the rise, guesthouses are in
The average planned spend of 7,962 crowns is 180 crowns higher than last year. Most of the budget goes on accommodation (49%) and restaurant meals (19%), while another 11% goes on sightseeing, sports activities or insurance, and 7% on transport or shopping. 16% want to spend more than last year, while only 7% want to spend less.
The most preferred accommodation for autumn holidays in Czechia are guesthouses, which are sought by half of travellers. More than a quarter of the respondents choose accommodation in hotels of higher category when travelling. The choice of accommodation is determined by personal experience (88%), information on the web and price (87%), as well as location (86%).
The most common way to spend an autumn holiday in Czechia is with a spouse (41%) or family (34%). People aged 30–39 (56%) and university graduates (55%) are the most likely to go to domestic destinations. The most common means of transport remains a car or motorbike (67%), a fifth of travellers use the train and 12% take the bus.
Cashless payments on the rise
Card payments are also gaining ground on holidays – 66% of domestic travellers in Czechia use them (61% last year), while 56% of respondents abroad use them (50% last year). Domestically, people most often pull out their cards when paying for accommodation, refuelling or in restaurants. This method of payment is preferred mainly by younger respondents and people with higher education.
„The ability to pay cashless is now the absolute standard in the travel industry. Not only Czechs appreciate the speed and convenience of card payments – whether for accommodation, transport or even meals. Nevertheless, there are still some places where you can only pay with cash, typically in smaller shops selling souvenirs or local products, but this is also sometimes the case in businesses in tourist attractions. It is there that wider availability of payment terminals could make travel more pleasant and support local entrepreneurs," adds Petr Janeček, head of the Institute of Tourism.
Foreign holidays attract mainly the younger generation
44% of Czechs are going abroad in autumn, which is one percentage point more than last year. Those who stay at home, on the other hand, most often cite lack of finances (52%) or the fact that they simply do not go abroad at this time of year (47%) as the reason.
Maps.cz and recommendations from loved ones – the main guides for autumn holidays
When planning their autumn holidays, Czechs most often rely on recommendations from family and friends (48%). Maps with tourist attractions (39%), social networks (34%) and thematic or travel websites (33%) also play a big role.
When travelling, people use the Mapy.cz app the most, which is used by 59% of travellers. This is followed by Booking (9%) and Google Maps (8%).
Autumn holiday is most often associated by Czechs with relaxation accompanied by exercise. It is chosen by 31% of respondents, more often by women. Hiking, which is preferred by 72% of travellers, and lighter walks with family or friends are the leading activities. These are chosen by 58% of respondents. Cycling trips (29%) and visits to water parks and other water attractions (21%) are also popular. Sixteen percent of respondents plan to go to cultural sights, as well as to cities or to indulge in purely passive relaxation. Another 13% prefer attractions for families with children. The autumn wine season plays an important role, with wine festivals taking place in many places, and 66% of Czechs will not miss a visit to a wine cellar. Almost half of visitors choose a two-day stay when travelling for wine.
The decision of domestic tourists about the destination is increasingly influenced by the consideration of the environment – when choosing accommodation they often prefer environmentally certified facilities.
„Czechs are increasingly considering domestic holidays. This is a sign of the growing attractiveness of our regions and the quality of services,“ says Director of the Czech Tourist Authority – CzechTourism František Reismüller and adds: "Younger people aged 18–29 are the most interested. It is clear that eco-mindedness is permeating holiday planning and certified accommodation is becoming an increasingly attractive option.“
Scheduled spending on the rise, guesthouses are in
The average planned spend of 7,962 crowns is 180 crowns higher than last year. Most of the budget goes on accommodation (49%) and restaurant meals (19%), while another 11% goes on sightseeing, sports activities or insurance, and 7% on transport or shopping. 16% want to spend more than last year, while only 7% want to spend less.
The most preferred accommodation for autumn holidays in Czechia are guesthouses, which are sought by half of travellers. More than a quarter of the respondents choose accommodation in hotels of higher category when travelling. The choice of accommodation is determined by personal experience (88%), information on the web and price (87%), as well as location (86%).
The most common way to spend an autumn holiday in Czechia is with a spouse (41%) or family (34%). People aged 30–39 (56%) and university graduates (55%) are the most likely to go to domestic destinations. The most common means of transport remains a car or motorbike (67%), a fifth of travellers use the train and 12% take the bus.
Cashless payments on the rise
Card payments are also gaining ground on holidays – 66% of domestic travellers in Czechia use them (61% last year), while 56% of respondents abroad use them (50% last year). Domestically, people most often pull out their cards when paying for accommodation, refuelling or in restaurants. This method of payment is preferred mainly by younger respondents and people with higher education.
„The ability to pay cashless is now the absolute standard in the travel industry. Not only Czechs appreciate the speed and convenience of card payments – whether for accommodation, transport or even meals. Nevertheless, there are still some places where you can only pay with cash, typically in smaller shops selling souvenirs or local products, but this is also sometimes the case in businesses in tourist attractions. It is there that wider availability of payment terminals could make travel more pleasant and support local entrepreneurs," adds Petr Janeček, head of the Institute of Tourism.
Foreign holidays attract mainly the younger generation
44% of Czechs are going abroad in autumn, which is one percentage point more than last year. Those who stay at home, on the other hand, most often cite lack of finances (52%) or the fact that they simply do not go abroad at this time of year (47%) as the reason.
Maps.cz and recommendations from loved ones – the main guides for autumn holidays
When planning their autumn holidays, Czechs most often rely on recommendations from family and friends (48%). Maps with tourist attractions (39%), social networks (34%) and thematic or travel websites (33%) also play a big role.
When travelling, people use the Mapy.cz app the most, which is used by 59% of travellers. This is followed by Booking (9%) and Google Maps (8%).