Travel Allowances 2026 - amendment effective as of June 1, 2026

June 6, 2026
AUDITOR newsletter

Effective June 1, 2026, the average price of diesel fuel used to calculate travel expenses when using a private vehicle for business travel has increased to 44.50 CZK per liter. If an employee does not provide proof of the fuel price via a receipt, this price, as set by the decree, will be used to calculate the reimbursement.

Daily allowance for domestic business trips remains unchanged

Duration of the business trip (hrs.)

Minimum statutory rates (CZK)

Tax exempt maximum amount (CZK)

from

to

2025

2026

5

12

155

185

12

18

236

284

18

24

370

442

 

The reimbursement for the use of a private car by the employee remained CZK 5.90/km.

 

Average prices for fuel to be applied if the fuel price is not verified by the employee:

Fuel type

Price per litre / kWH (CZK)

 Petrol 95

34,70

 Petrol 98

39,00

 Diesel

34,10

 Diesel from 1.6.2026 

44,50

 Electricity – 1kWh

7,20

 

 

There were no changes in meal allowances abroad.

For further details please see the Decree No. 573/2025 Coll. and Nr. 489/2025 Coll.

We are happy to provide our clients with interactive forms for calculating travel expenses. In this case, please do not hesitate to contact us at praha@auditor.eu