Getting around Prague
Ruzyne International Airport is about 20 kms away from Prague’s city center and a 30-minute drive by car. Taking a taxi will cost around 350 - 700 CZK, but it’s the most comfortable way to get to the city. Try to avoid taxi drivers who solicit passengers inside the terminal building because they charge between 50% to 100% more.
The bus is the most inexpensive option for getting into the city. It costs only 26 CZK, plus an additional 13 CZK if you have a lot of luggage. However, bus drivers don’t accept foreign currency so make sure you have Czech Crowns on hand.
The Airport Express and Cedaz bus services have buses leaving every 30 minutes starting at 4:40 a.m. and 5:30 a.m., respectively, until 9:30 p.m. at night.
There are also shuttle services for certain hotels that cost 9 EUR per person.
Once inside the city, most tourists take public transport because it’s very convenient and services all the places tourists are likely to visit. There are tram and bus schedules at all major stations as well as maps of the city. They operate until 5 a.m.
If you’re planning on using public transport, purchase a Prague Card for 790Kc. It’s good for four days and comes with a guidebook and free entry into over 50 tourist attractions aside from other discounts. For an additional 330Kc, tourists get to ride the bus, tram and underground subway for 72 hours. Children and students get a special discount on the Prague Card.
Hailing a taxi on the street can be expensive for tourists and its best to negotiate the price in advance. If you have to take a taxi, try to get one from the major taxi companies. Their telephone numbers are as follows: Profi Taxi, +420 844 700 800; PAT Taxi, +420 800 870 888; City Taxi, +420 257 257 257; Halo Taxi, +420 244 114 411; and AAA Taxi, +420 222 333 222.
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