Fertility Tourism for Egg Freezing

Destination comparison

Czech Republic

Per-cycle pricing of $3,000 to $5,000 USD in Prague results from a low-cost structure and clinics that have catered to international patients for over a decade. The city is a well-established European destination for fertility tourism. English is common among patient-facing staff and in documentation. The EU Tissue and Cells Directive sets a regulatory baseline, with the Czech authority HSCSB overseeing clinical practice.

FertiCare Prague, GENNET, Europe IVF International, and Pronatal are among the major clinics in Prague. All-inclusive packages are common at these clinics, covering consultation, monitoring, retrieval, and vitrification.

Spain

Per-cycle pricing in Spain is $4,000 to $7,000 USD. The main destinations are Barcelona (IVI Barcelona, Eugin, Dexeus) and Madrid (IVI Madrid). Clinic costs are higher than in Czech Republic. EU regulatory oversight applies. English is widely available at these clinics.

Spanish regulation permits adult patients to freeze eggs without a specific medical indication, a policy similar to most US and EU jurisdictions. This is relevant for patients evaluating donor options alongside their own egg freezing, because Spain has a particularly well-developed donor egg sector.

Greece

Greek regulation, overseen by the National Authority of Assisted Reproduction, mirrors that of other EU countries. As for cost, per-cycle prices in Greece range from $3,000 to $5,000 USD, making it a cheaper EU option comparable to the Czech Republic. Athens is home to the greatest number of clinics catering to international patients.

Israel

Per-cycle pricing in Israel is $5,500 to $8,500 USD for diaspora patients and others traveling internationally. The country has some of the most advanced fertility-medicine infrastructure globally, with extensive state support for fertility treatment for Israeli citizens. Israeli regulation requires informed consent and full patient documentation.

Total-cost-of-going-abroad math

Compared to a mid-tier US cycle costing $16,000, a $4,000 cycle in Prague saves $12,000 on the procedure side. The complete comparison includes:

• Two trips typical (initial consultation + retrieval): 5 to 14 days each
• Trans-Atlantic flights from major US metros: $700 to $1,800 each
• Accommodation in destination metro: $100 to $250 per day
• Time off work (paid or unpaid)
• Stimulation medications: $2,500 to $4,500 USD (often comparable to US)
• Storage: $300 to $600 per year (cheaper than US)
• Cross-border records continuity and follow-up risk premium

Per cycle, typical savings range from $4,000 to $9,000 USD for European destinations after accounting for trip cost. For older patients who often require two cycles, those savings multiply. Patients also need to account for coordinating monitoring schedules, extending trips for medical reasons, and the risks of hospitalization abroad if a complication arises.

Regulatory comparison

• Age caps. EU member states generally permit egg freezing without specific age cap. Some clinics apply internal age policies (commonly 45 to 50).
• Marital status. Single-patient access permitted in all four destinations; some Israeli protocols differ.
• Partner consent. Generally not required for own-egg freezing.
• Cross-border egg shipping. Permitted under regulated cryogenic transport; transport adds $400 to $1,200 plus regulatory paperwork.

Related

• All countries
• United Kingdom (private)
• Mexico

1. [1] FertilityIQ, “The Costs of Egg Freezing” (checked April 2026). https://www.fertilityiq.com/fertilityiq/articles/the-costs-of-egg-freezing
2. [3] Cofertility, “Comparing Egg Freezing Costs Across the U.S. and Why Location Matters” (checked April 2026). https://www.cofertility.com/freeze-learn/comparing-egg-freezing-costs-across-the-u-s-and-why-location-matters