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Rakovník
Spend a half‑day in Rakovník to see Husovo Square, the town hall and St Bartholomew’s Church; add a quick nature walk nearby.
Rakovník is a small historic town 40 km west of Prague with a protected historic centre, a 400‑m Husovo Square and several Gothic churches. It’s easy to explore on foot in a few hours, making it a good half‑day stop on a Central Bohemia itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CZK
- Best months
- May–Sept
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
- Airport
- PRG
- Nights
- 0–1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Czech Republic ↗Czechia is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Czech Republic ↗The currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro: decline dynamic currency conversion and avoid street exchange booths.
- Czech Republic ↗Motorways need an electronic vignette bought before you drive on them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Rakovník158 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Rakovník, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč).Czech Republic-wide
- SIM or eSIMO2, T-Mobile and Vodafone sell prepaid SIMs; EU roaming covers EU SIMs at home prices.Czech Republic-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Czech Republic-wide
- TippingRestaurant: About 10%, told to the server when paying ('make it 500').Czech Republic-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Czech Republic-wide
- SafetyRakovník is safe for tourists; usual caution with personal belongings in train stations.
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- RestroomsStation and shopping-centre toilets often charge CZK 10–20 (≈ under US$1); restaurants reserve theirs for customers.Czech Republic-wide
- Emergency numbers158 police · 150 fire · 155 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany castles and châteaux outside Prague open only April–October, closed on Mondays.Czech Republic-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPRG Prague Václav Havel Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) (≈45 min by car or 1 h by train).).PRG Prague Václav Havel Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) (≈45 min by car or 1 h by train).).
- Getting aroundThe historic core is compact; walk or rent a bike for the nearby nature reserves.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in caféCZK 40–70 (≈ US$2–4)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l) in pubCZK 30–50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus ridePublic transport ticket (city)CZK 24 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personKč 250
- Mid-range bed2‑person hotel room, a night, per roomKč 2,000
- High-end bed2‑person hotel room, a night, per roomKč 3,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Kč 300 · Mid Kč 500 · High Kč 800
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PRG Prague Václav Havel Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) (≈45 min by car or 1 h by train).)PRG Prague Václav Havel Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) (≈45 min by car or 1 h by train).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Dec
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rakovník: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
6 rd
Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Nov
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Dec
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic core is compact; walk or rent a bike for the nearby nature reserves.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Křivoklát Castle
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Train to Křivoklát (≈30 min) then 10‑min walk
12th‑century castle with museum; check opening hours.
Křivoklátsko protected landscape
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus or car 20 min north of town
Scenic forest trails; suitable for easy hikes.
Krakovec Castle
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Local bus 25 min east, then short walk
Ruins with limited access; check seasonal opening.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
Close to historic sights; walkable.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- CZK 300–500 (≈ US$15–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- CZK 500–800 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- High
- CZK 800 (≈ US$40)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × Kč 350 | Kč 350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Kč 500 | Kč 500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Kč 85 |
| Trip total≈ Kč 935 per person per day, bed included | Kč 935≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in CZK; flights and long-distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in café | CZK 40–70 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Beer (0.5 l) in pub | CZK 30–50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Main dish (e.g., svíčková) | CZK 120–200 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Public transport ticket (city) | CZK 24 (≈ US$2) |
| Train PRG–Rakovník (2nd class)check | CZK 250–450 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train timetables can vary on weekends; check the Czech Railways site.
- Some museum entries are cash‑only; have small change.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 158
- Fire
- 150
- Ambulance
- 155
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Emergency
- Police158
- Fire150
- Ambulance155
Embassy
US consulate in Prague; Czech Republic visa info at /czech-republic/visa-requirements
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- PRG → Rakovník (train): about CZK 300 (≈ US$15) one‑way, 45 min (check)
- Local bus to Křivoklát: CZK 30–40 (≈ US$2), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Promiňte — Excuse me / Sorry (pro-MIN-tye)
- Děkuji — Thank you (DYEH-koo-yi)
- Kolik to stojí? — How much is it? (KO-leek to STO-yee)
- Kde je toaleta? — Where is the toilet? (Kde ye TOA-le-ta)
- Mohu platit kartou? — Can I pay by card? (MO-hu PLA-tit KAR-tou)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rakovník. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sept · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike‑rental option for quick nature reserve visits.
- Link to day‑trip pages for Křivoklát and Křivoklátsko.
Sources
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