Renting Commercial Space in ČB 2026

České Budějovice is Czechia's 5th-largest office market (~50,000 m²). Prime rent 9–11 €/m²/month. Driven by Robert Bosch Diesel (2,500 employees), Budějovický Budvar, ČZ Strakonice, JČU (12,000 students).

ČB market is stable: prime offices in center and near IGY hold 10–11 €/m². Vacancy under 8%.

Lovec-Realit.cz editorial team, Q2 2026

Office Rents (Q1 2026)

LocationPrime rent €/m²/monthCZK/m²/yearClass
City center (Inner City)€9.50 – 11.00≈ 2,850 – 3,300 CZK/m²/yearA / B+
Inner zone (Prague Suburb)€7.50 – 9.50≈ 2,250 – 2,850 CZK/m²/yearB
Periphery (Rožnov, industrial)€5.50 – 7.50≈ 1,650 – 2,250 CZK/m²/yearB / C

Other Types

TypeRentAreaLocations
Retail high street€20 – 40/m²/month50 – 200 m²Otakar II Square
Retail malls€15 – 30/m²/month60 – 350 m²IGY, Mercury Center
Warehouse€4 – 5.5/m²/month500 – 5,000 m²Nemanice
Co-working150 – 400 CZK/desk/day1 – whole floorcenter

How to Rent

  1. Define requirements.Area, headcount.
  2. Verify use certificate.Must match.
  3. Negotiate terms.3–5 years.
  4. Fit-out.300 – 1,000 CZK/m².
  5. Sign contract.Deposit 3 months.
  6. Take over.Handover.

Tax Aspects

  • VAT:21%.
  • Service charge:60–90 CZK/m²/month + VAT.
  • Indexation:annual.
  • Commission:1 month/lease year.

FAQ

How much for an office in ČB 2026?

Prime rent 9–11 €/m²/month. 65% below Prague.

Best locations?

Inner City, near IGY, Pražské předměstí.

Without broker fee?

Yes.