An excellent source for information about traveling in Prague is the Honest Guide Youtube channel. With new episodes weekly, Janek and Honza share many tips for visiting the city, including where to go, what to see, where to eat, and how to avoid being ripped off. The Czech Republic is one of the European Union countries that does not use the Euro. The official currency is the Czech Crown (Kc locally and CZK internationally). Unfortunately, this gives rise to both tourist confusion and the opportunity for swindlers to rip tourists off. Some exchange offices in the city have long been notorious for tricking tourists into exchanging their money at poor rates. From putting the sell rate first or bigger to hide the much worse buy rate (if exchanging euros to crowns, the buy rate is the rate to look at) to advertising rates that are only good if you exchange large sums of money, The Official Tourist Website for Prague lists the current exchange rates. Try to find a rate that is as close to what is listed there as possible. If you are in doubt, use this map of “honest” exchange places that was put together by the Honest Guide.

Parking in the center of Prague is as difficult as in any other large European city. Most hotels have parking available for a daily fee, though this may not be the case for some hotels in the Old Town. Parking garages are available throughout the city. Expect to pay 25€ to 30€ per day in the city center and less further out. Some garages have in-out privileges similar to hotel parking. Park and Ride (P + R) lots are available on the outskirts of the city, though it is not possible to leave a car there overnight. Parking on the street near the center of the city can be problematic. The city has three different parking zones denoted by colors. The most useful zone for visitors is the Orange Zone, in which you can park for a maximum of three hours 80 CZK an hour in the very center of the city (or 60 CZK in Price Sector 2). You can also park in the Purple Zone (mixed use) for the same price for a maximum of 24 hours. Finally, the Blue Zone is residential but can be used by visitors, too. It is only possible to pay via the Virtual Parking Clock web app in this zone, though.

Although the Czech Republic does have mountains, it does not have a significant amount of mountains roads that would require specific vehicles. The country is also quite compact, with almost every site easily reached in a day-trip from Prague. Therefore, smaller cars are preferred by renters. The most popular class of rental car is the economy class which include cars like the Volkswagen Polo and the Skoda Fabia. This is closely followed by the compact class of which the Volkswagen Golf is a good example. Finally, many renters also prefer a mini, like the Skoda Citigo, which makes parking in the city a breeze.

Station wagons - from € 12 per day Large cars - from € 14 per day Medium cars - from € 12 per day Vans - from € 46 per day Premium cars - from € 81 per day Small cars - from € 11 per day SUVs - from € 14 per day