How Much Does Tennis Cost in Prague?
Court rental in Prague typically runs between 200 and 600 CZK per hour. The spread is wide — it depends on the season, time of day, surface and district. Here is the overview that will get you oriented quickly.
Quick price overview
- Outdoor clay off-peak: roughly 200–300 CZK per hour
- Outdoor clay at peak times (weekdays after 4 pm, weekend mornings): 300–400 CZK
- Fixed or inflatable hall in the winter season: 400–600 CZK per hour
- Floodlights in the evening: usually a 50–100 CZK surcharge per hour
Prices vary club by club and creep up every year, but the rule of thumb holds: summer outdoors is the cheapest tennis in town, winter indoors the most expensive.
What drives the price
Season. Outdoor courts rent at base rates from spring to autumn. Once play moves indoors, prices jump by half or more — running an inflatable dome is expensive and capacity is limited. Time of day. The after-work hours between 4 pm and 9 pm are the most sought-after; mornings and early afternoons are noticeably cheaper. Location. Venues in the wider centre with good metro access charge more than courts on the city's edge. Facilities. A club with changing rooms, showers, a restaurant and parking costs more than a bare court next to a Sokol gym — and is often worth it.
Summer on clay
From April to October you play at the lowest rates: standard outdoor clay costs 200 to 400 CZK per hour depending on the time and club. Small club-run venues on the outskirts can offer hours near the bottom of the range, while commercial centres at peak times sit near the top. Note that after heavy rain a clay court may be unplayable for a few hours — decent clubs will move your booking to another slot.
Winter indoors
The winter season (November to March) is played in fixed halls and inflatable “bubbles” put up over clay courts. Expect 400 to 600 CZK per hour, and more at peak times in modern halls. Free slots disappear fast: clubs sell most of their capacity as season-long fixed weekly slots in September and October. If you want to play regularly through winter, a seasonal slot is the safest and, per hour, the cheapest option.
Club membership or pay-per-hour?
If you play occasionally, hourly rentals are all you need. Playing once a week or more, it pays to price out a club membership or a multi-hour pass: annual membership at smaller clubs and Sokol units often costs just a few thousand crowns and includes free play on club courts outside reserved hours. Commercial venues offer discounted hour bundles instead. Over a season, either route can push your effective hourly price well below the list rate.
Coaching, gear and other costs
A private lesson with a coach in Prague usually costs 500 to 900 CZK per hour plus court rental; adult group sessions work out cheaper per person. A solid recreational racket starts around 1,500 CZK, and most venues rent rackets for pocket change. On clay you need shoes with a clay-specific herringbone sole — running shoes damage the court and clubs frown on them. Players typically take turns bringing balls; budget a few hundred crowns per season.
How to save on tennis in Prague
- Play in the morning or early afternoon — off-peak rates are about a third lower.
- Book a fixed weekly slot for the whole season; it beats one-off reservations.
- Consider joining a club or Sokol unit — with regular play it pays for itself fast.
- Play doubles — the court price splits four ways.
For where to actually play, see Where to play tennis in Prague. And if what you are missing is opponents rather than courts, sign up for free at Your Tennis Club — we will match you with players at your level and with amateur tournaments and leagues across Prague.