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Everything a tourist needs to know about car rental in Prague: cost, documents, insurance, traffic rules, toll roads, as well as the main car rental companies in Prague.

It’s unlikely that anyone would think of taking a breeze through the ancient streets of Golden Prague. Its historical center can and should be explored on foot. But if you remember the sights that tightly surround the Czech capital, renting a car becomes relevant. In the country, whose area is only 1.5 times larger than the Moscow region, there are about 2,000 castles, palaces and fortresses, many of which are open for inspection. But there are also romantic towns - baroque Telc, Loket, Cesky Krumlov, famous resorts Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne, and even the real Czech Paradise - national park with amazingly beautiful rock labyrinths, caves and canyons just 100 km from Prague.

International rental companies

The entire spectrum of world car rental is represented in Prague - Avis, Hertz, Enterprise, Sixt. Their offices are at the capital's airport and in the city - at the main railway station, in popular tourist spots and the best hotels. They have a proven reputation over the years, excellent service, reliable technical support and fleets of new cars. various classes. The cost of the popular Skoda Fabia for 3, 7 or 14 days is CZK 3500/6000/9900, respectively. It includes unlimited mileage and insurance with a deductible that reduces the driver's liability in the event of an accident to CZK 20,000. Renting an Opel-Mokka mini-crossover for the same period will cost 5,000/9,000/15,000 CZK, and the franchise for it will cost 30,000 CZK. Prices on the page are indicated for November 2018))

Choosing a car with an automatic transmission increases the rental cost by 15-25%.

Lesser-known international low-cost airline companies also offer their services: FireFly, Flizzr, Green Motion, Rentis. Their prices are 30-40% lower, mainly due to older cars, the lack of a number of free options and reduced level service.

A credit card is required to pay rent. Additionally, as a monetary security in case of damage or theft of the car, it is blocked a certain amount(usually in the amount of a deductible), which is returned after the end of the lease.

Czech car rental companies

The offices of dozens of large and small Czech rental companies are located throughout the city. The rental conditions of leading companies - Rent Plus, Prague Rent Car and others, are practically no different from international ones, but the prices are noticeably lower. Renting a two- to three-year-old Skoda Fabia for 3, 7 or 14 days costs 1300/2800/5400 CZK, and the franchise amount is limited to 5000-7500 CZK.

Of greatest interest are companies focused on tourists from Russia - Rental Prague, Family Assistant, KoronaCars, which have Russian-language websites. Their staff speaks Russian, so customers can count on 24/7 support. native language. Payment of rent - by bank card or cash. But the deposit in the amount of the franchise is paid only in cash - crowns, euros, dollars and even rubles.

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Additional bonuses

In the fight for customers, many rental companies offer special rates and rental conditions. The “Weekend” tariff, valid for three days from Friday to Sunday, costs the same as two days of rental. The only limitation is that the total mileage of the car during this time should not exceed 500 km. Those who are not going on long trips can receive a 10% discount on the rental price if the daily mileage does not exceed 150 km.

Many companies (depending on the rental period) offer free options such as driving a rented car outside the Czech Republic (the usual cost of the option is 600-1000 CZK), unlimited mileage (from 200 CZK/day), receiving and returning the car to any address in Prague (300-500 CZK), navigator with maps of Europe (450 CZK), child seat (1000 CZK), second driver (1000 CZK).

Parking in Prague

The closer to the center, the more difficult it is to find free parking. The old city and its surrounding areas are a continuous area of ​​paid parking. Those marked with blue markings on the asphalt are accessible only to residents of nearby houses. Seats for others are marked with white dotted lines and a “P” on a blue background. Payment for parking (from 40 to 80 CZK/hour) is made at the nearest parking meter. The received coupon must be left in the car under the windshield so that it is clearly readable from the outside. From Monday to Friday (in some places on Saturday) from 18:00 (sometimes from 20:00) to 8:00 free parking is available.

You can leave your car in the parking lot for free for a couple of hours. shopping centers Krone, Kotva and Tesko Stores, located within walking distance of Charles Bridge.

The cheapest are parking lots organized according to the P+R (park and ride) principle. They are located near the metro stations Skalka, Palmovka, Nove Butovice, etc., located 4-7 km from the city center. When entering, you need to take a parking card and drive under the opened barrier. Payment is made immediately at the parking meter: 20 CZK - just parking, 40 CZK - parking + round-trip ticket to travel to public transport, 80 CZK - parking + day pass. From 1:00 to 5:00 P+R are closed. If the car remains for this time, you will have to pay another 100 CZK + 20 CZK (parking payment for the next day).

Most hotels in the center of Prague do not have their own parking lots. However, at the reception you can always find out the addresses of the nearest indoor parking, the cost of which starts from 300 CZK/day.

Overstaying time in a city parking lot is punishable by a fine of 300-500 CZK, however, 10-15 “extra” minutes are usually forgiven by law enforcement officers. Incorrect parking may result in a fine of CZK 1,000. For those who took a seat for the disabled - 5000 CZK. Most likely, a blocker will be installed on the wheel, and a piece of paper will be attached to the glass with the phone number of a police officer who will “release” the car after paying a fine. If the car is not there at all, it means that a tow truck took it away because it was in the way. The address of the impound lot can be found at toll free phone 156. In this case, the penalty increases by at least CZK 1,450.

Driving Features

Drivers in Prague are European-style, attentive, polite and lenient towards minor mistakes of those who do not know the city well. The main thing while driving is to be careful, give way to pedestrians and cyclists, always drive with low beam headlights on, go around trams only with right side, do not turn around at intersections with traffic lights and do not occupy dedicated lanes with the inscriptions “BUS”, “TRAM” and “TAXI”.

Innings sound signals in Prague is permitted only to prevent a dangerous situation.

The most frequent accidents occur with the participation of trams, which move completely silently and do not even think about slowing down in front of a car crossing the tram tracks. Traffic jams in the Czech capital also happen. But they cannot be compared with those in Moscow and threaten, at most, a 10-minute delay compared to the planned time. And you have to reduce the speed on the roads around Prague only in places where they are being repaired.

There are few gas stations in the center, a little more on the outskirts of the city. The cost of a liter of gasoline (Natural 95) is 31-32 CZK, diesel fuel (Nafta) is 30-31 CZK. These are the most high prices in the Czech Republic, so it is more profitable to refuel in small towns outside the capital. Highways are also relatively expensive, but gas stations are open 24 hours a day.

Relations with the police

Czech police are friendly people and are not inclined to stop a driver without reason. Unmarked police cars cruise around Prague, looking out for violators. Exceeding the speed limit by 20 km/h can result in a fine of 1000 CZK. Only the permissible error in speed measurement is forgiven - 3 km/h. If you do not want to pay 2500 CZK, pedestrians and cyclists must be allowed through unconditionally. It will cost the same amount to drive through a red light or stop sign without stopping. Unintentional violations of the rules - failure to comply with markings and even driving under a “brick” - are usually forgiven for foreigners.

A fine of up to CZK 5,000 can be paid on the spot; larger amounts can be paid at the post office or at a bank. Don’t even try to “negotiate” with the police - in best case scenario this will result in tougher punishment, or, at worst, in court proceedings.

In any accident, and even when stopped for a minor violation of the rules, the police offer drivers to “blow into a straw.” And this is where the main surprise awaits some - in a beer garden in the Czech Republic, the permissible level of alcohol in a driver’s blood should not exceed 0 ppm. Anything higher is punishable by a fine of 20,000-50,000 CZK and deprivation of rights for a period of 6 months to 10 years.

I need to rent a car at Prague airport, can I order this service from you?

Yes, sure. We have been specializing in providing this service for quite a long time. By ordering a car directly to the airport, you will be able to use the vehicle immediately after arriving in Prague.

I ordered a car rental in Prague from your company, how can I pay for your services?

We accept Mastercard and Visa cards for payment.

I need to rent a car in Prague for only one day, can I order this service through your company?

Of course you can, because most agencies provide cars for at least one day.

I have rented a car in Prague, but do I have to tell you my flight number?

This is not necessary, but if you want your rented car to be delivered directly to the airport, you will need to indicate your flight number.

I need a car rental in Prague with child seats as I am traveling with a child. Is it possible to order this service from you?

Yes, sure. To do this, simply indicate it when placing an order on our website.

Prague - the most large city in the Czech Republic, is the capital. Be sure to visit it if you are going to this country. Especially for tourists, there is a car rental in Prague, which allows you to simplify and significantly speed up exploring the city. Before using this service, you must familiarize yourself with the traffic rules adopted in the Czech Republic.

When traveling around the city, you should be prepared for the fact that driving through some highways will be paid. All free roads are marked appropriate signs. Driving on toll roads without permission will be punishable by a fine of up to 5,000 CZK (more than 190 euros).

Passes for travel on toll roads are purchased at the borders, during its crossing, or at gas stations. If you are in the city for a short time, you can purchase a pass that will be valid for 10 days, followed by passes for 30 and 365 days.

All vehicles have the same speed limit within the city; you should not exceed the limit of 50 km/h.

WITH acceptable norm The level of alcohol in the driver's blood is very strict, the indicator should not show any amount of alcohol at all, it should be equal to 0.0%.

Amounts for violations:

  • Up to 0.3% - deprivation of a driving license, fine from 2.5 to 20 thousand CZK (96 - 760 euros);
  • If the indicator exceeds 0.3% - deprivation of rights for up to 10 years, a fine from 25 to 50 thousand CZK (965 - 1930 euros).

If you refuse to take an alcohol test, you will be fined up to 50 thousand CZK (1930 euros), a significant cost for any wallet. You should think carefully before drinking alcohol if you need to drive a rented car in Prague.

Low beam headlights always turn on whenever there is any movement of traffic light. But fog lights should be used when visibility is poor or there is fog. If the driver violates these rules, fines reach 2000 CZK (77 euros).

Fines

It is worth familiarizing yourself with all penalties in advance if you decide to rent a car in Prague.

All fines that will be charged to the driver can be paid on the spot. If the driver refuses, then vehicle will be confiscated until the fine is paid in full.

Sanctions for violating the speed limit:

  • Up to 20 km/h - up to 1 thousand czk (38 euros);
  • From 20 to 21 km/h - up to 2.5 thousand czk (96 euros);
  • From 30 to 39 km/h - up to 5 thousand czk (192 euros);
  • From 40 to 49 km/h - up to 10 thousand czk (386 euros);
  • Over 50 km/h - up to 10 thousand czk (386 euros).

Petrol

At all gas stations in Prague you can only buy unleaded gasoline, 98 and 95 octane. There are a number of gas stations throughout the city where you can fill up with gas. If you decide to transport gasoline in a canister, make sure that its volume does not exceed 10 liters.

Fuel cost:

  • 95 octane gasoline - from 1.64 euros;
  • 98 octane gasoline - from 1.70 euros;
  • DT - from 1.48 euros.

To rent a car in Prague, you don’t need much time and large quantity documents, but you need to know the traffic rules of a given country well in order to avoid unnecessary costs.

The police in Prague, for the most part, are extremely friendly and friendly people, so the driver should behave accordingly - if you are stopped for any offense, you should apologize and express your deepest remorse: this best way receive a minimum fine.

Speed ​​limit in Prague

There are certain speed limits in Prague, as well as throughout the whole country - always follow them, because very often the police set up ambushes with radars. And keep an eye on road signs– on certain sections of the road speed limit may be changed.

  • Within Prague, the maximum permissible speed is 50 km/h.
  • Outside the city - 90 km/h.
  • On the motorway you can reach speeds of up to 130 km/h.

If the weather is bad outside, be especially careful - visibility is no higher than 50 meters maximum speed movement cannot exceed 50 km/h.

Parking in Prague

For Prague, the problem of where to park a car is irrelevant - there is enough parking for everyone. There are several types of street parking in the city center:

Orange parking lot.

You can leave your car there for no more than two hours, and parking costs 1.5 euros per hour.

Green parking.

In this parking lot, you can park your car for 6 hours, and an hour of parking will cost only 1 euro per hour.

Blue parking.

You cannot park a car rented in Prague in the blue parking lot - it is intended only for official cars, as well as for city residents, but not for its guests.

There are also quite a lot of parking on the outskirts of the city and they are more than accessible - in weekdays, V working hours the cost per hour costs no more than 50 euro cents, and on nights and weekends it is completely free. There are payment machines near the parking lots - don't forget to place your receipt on windshield cars!

Permitted level of alcohol in the driver's blood

Prague is very conservative and does not allow the slightest level of alcohol in the blood of the driver! Otherwise, he will face very serious sanctions:

  • An alcohol level of up to 0.03 ppm entails a fine of 100 to 500 euros, as well as a deprivation of rights for up to a year.
  • If the driver’s blood alcohol level is more than 0.03 ppm, the fine increases to 5,000 euros, and the term of imprisonment driver's license– up to 10 years.

Probably, it is precisely because of such strict punishment that it is very difficult to see a drunk driver on the roads of Prague.

Traffic rules in Prague

Rules traffic in Prague they are the same as throughout Europe, but it’s still worth paying attention to a few nuances, especially if you rented a car for the whole family and children are traveling with you:

Child seat.

All children whose height is less than 150 centimeters can only ride in specially designed car seats. And it doesn’t matter at all how old the child is – the main thing is height.

Low beam.

In Prague, car drivers must always remember to keep their low beams on - they must be on 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Fog lights.

But fog lights cannot be turned on just like that, unnecessarily - only in case of poor visibility, including in fog.

Fuel cost in Prague

There are a lot of gas stations within the city, including gas stations. The quality of the fuel is very high, and gasoline prices are the same at all gas stations, so you can safely refuel at any of them:

  • The cost of a liter of 95 gasoline is 1.39 euros.
  • The cost of 1 liter of 98 gasoline is 1.47 euros.
  • The cost of 1 liter of diesel fuel is 1.36 euros.

Keep an eye on the fuel level in the tank, because in Prague it is prohibited to transport gasoline in cans.

We spent a few days walking in Prague, what next? I would like to see castles, go to Czech Switzerland, in Krumlov, in Czech paradise. There is transport to all these points, but you need to select a schedule and adapt to it. I remember 10 years ago, when we were in Prague for the first time, I was disappointed that we could not visit Cesky Sternberk, Konopiste and Orlik in one day. Although they are nearby. If we had a car, we would visit.

Now everything is much simpler. The entire trip is planned and booked online. You arrive with everything ready: the air ticket has been purchased, the hotel has been booked, the rented car is already waiting for you at the airport. And you don’t puzzle over how to get there, you don’t adjust to the schedule. You just drive according to your mood at pre-prepared points. For example, by .

I’ll tell you how I rent a car in the Czech Republic. We look at different offices and choose the best option.

We are asking prices using the Rentalcars search engine.

We sort by price. I don't recommend booking the cheapest option. Here's why.

It doesn't say which office. Let's look at the rental conditions. Deposit €800 – it will be blocked on the card. If the card is a credit card, then it’s okay - the credit funds will be blocked. The bank does not charge interest for blocking. By the way, in most cases it is necessary credit card.

The €800 deductible is the amount that insurance does not cover. Scratched the car for €200 - paid €200. They dented the hood for €1200 - we paid €800.

In general, the office is left-handed, the deposits are large.

We look at decent offices, for example, Hertz aka Dollar/Thrifty, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Six. All these companies are reliable. They won’t just take money for a minor scratch. They usually have a minimum scratch size of 5cm.

Also pay attention to fuel. It is more profitable to take full → full (Full-Full). I received a full tank, I returned the full tank.

There is also a system full → empty (Full-Empty). Practiced in cheap offices. You will pay an unfavorable price for a full tank of gas + tax + fill-up fee. I avoid such a system.

Looked at Skoda Fabia at Dollar (Hertz):

The conditions are not bad - franchise and deposit of €400.

Why is it more profitable to rent from than directly? Because they provide favorable full insurance. In the event of an accident, you will still be charged a fine up to the deductible of €400. Then you contact Rentalcars and they will refund you the excess fee you paid. Full insurance at a rental office will cost about €20 per day, that is, almost 2 times more expensive.

We reach the point of payment. Uncheck the “pay in full now” checkbox. When booking we will pay only €15, the rest upon receipt.

Please note an important point. If you cancel your order, you will lose your deposit of €15.

The total cost for the car with full insurance was €29 per day. Not bad.

We book at local rental offices without a credit card

There is another option - to find a car through a search engine using Czech companies. Let's go to . This is also a broker. This means that you receive support in Russian.

The contract is in Russian. Receiving a car at the airport from a Russian-speaking employee. In case of problems, you do not need to call the Czech office, but contact Russian-speaking support by phone or via e-mail, viber, skype. Rent without unnecessary headaches.

We booked there - everything was great.

We fill in the same dates for 7 days.

The peculiarity of this broker is that you book a specific car, not a class. You know the color, year of manufacture, and even whether the radio has a USB flash drive. It’s a pity that they only work in Montenegro, the Czech Republic, Crimea and Sochi.

Let's see Thalia. €21 per day. Deposit €200 – can be left in cash on site, no credit card required! CASCO insurance included. There is a free Green Card for traveling to other countries. At Dollar you need to pay an extra €30.

When entering Austria, do not forget to buy a toll sticker at the gas station, otherwise you will be fined.

I am adding the option of full insurance - no deposit for €4 per day.

Total price €175 or €25 per day with full insurance. This is the cheapest option.

Read important information down. By the way, the contract is entirely in Russian.

But I suggest adding +1 day, throwing in €7 and taking a bigger car – Skoda Fabia Combi. She has insurance with a deductible - a deposit of €300. But there is a free child seat and GPS. It's good to have a choice.

Rentacarforme offers free cancellation. If your plans change, simply cancel your reservation and the prepayment will be returned to your card.

Please note. Some offers may charge you to ship the car.

Personally, I would take a Mercedes E350 or Renault with full insurance and no excess in . Besides no credit card needed. Last time everything went fine.

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Travel Experts The World give several answer options to the question of where is the best place to vacation in Germany throughout the year.

There are legends about the exemplary and punctuality of the Germans. With their characteristic precision and responsibility, they approach the issue of recreation and entertainment for guests of their country. Germany lacks only a truly warm sea, and good places for treatment, excursion routes and protected mountains are presented here in abundance. In Germany, people of advanced age, young people and children will like it.

Beach resorts

Beach holidays on German shores do not last long. The “window” of the swimming season opens for just over a month, from early July to mid-August. The most famous seaside resort is the island of Rügen, where you can go alone, as a couple or with children. Most tourists on the island stay at the Binz resort. Representatives of the German imperial family once vacationed here. On Rügen you can visit the following excursions:

  • Cape and Arkona fortress;
  • Jasmund National Park;
  • hunting castle located in the town of Sellin.

As elsewhere on the German coast, there are sanatoriums and other medical and health institutions on Rügen. Other destinations for tourism and treatment are the islands of Borchum, Usedom, Sylt, Amrum, Jyst and Hiddensee. The beaches are sandy everywhere and the sea is shallow. The island of Sylt is a truly respectable resort where people with means like to spend their holidays. Huge oysters are grown in its waters. Sylt's attractions include: the Wind Monument, St. Severin's Church, the city of Westerland, and the village of Kaitum.

Where is the best place to holiday in Germany with children?

ABOUT sea ​​resorts has already been said above, now we are talking about where else you can take your children. The best place for this in Germany is Europa-Park, located in the city of Rust near Frankfurt. Here you will find attractions and entertainment collected in 11 separate zones, each of which has the flavor of one of the European countries. In terms of its scale and amount of entertainment, Europa Park ranks second after Disneyland Paris. In addition to entertainment, in the park you can explore the Balthazar fortress, which is five and a half centuries old.

In addition, you can go to the lakes Chiemsee and Tegernsee on your own or with children. They are both located close to Munich and in summer are a good alternative to the sea, since the water in them warms up quickly and the swimming season lasts longer. On the banks of the Chiemsee there are several resort villages, including Prien, where spa treatments are developed. In the same Prien there is a water park for children. The most attractive attractions of these places are:

  • the island of Herrenchiemsee (translated as “male”), on which the palace of the same name is located;
  • the island of Frauenkiemsee (translated as “women’s”), where there is a Benedictian monastery over a thousand years old;
  • Amerang Castle;
  • Hohenaschau Castle;
  • Berchtesgaden Nature Reserve, where Hitler’s former lair, the Eagle’s Nest, is located.

Berlin, Germany. Photo: zoetnet/flickr.com

What to see in German cities

The undisputed political and cultural center of the country is Berlin. In the capital of Germany it is worth visiting:

  • Brandenburg Gate;
  • the famous Reichstag;
  • citadel in Spandau;
  • remains of the Berlin Wall;
  • museum complex Pergamon;
  • Alexanderplatz;
  • zoo.

Munich is known for its Gothic buildings, incredibly tasty beer and the noisy autumn Oktoberfest festival. Worth a visit here:

  • English garden;
  • Blutenburg Castle;
  • Old Art Gallery (Pinacotheque);
  • BMW car museum;
  • National and Archaeological Museum.

Frankfurt is home to numerous festivals and exhibitions. Notable places in this city are:

  • Frankfurt Cathedral;
  • St. Paul's Church;
  • palm garden;
  • Römerberg Square;
  • town hall; Goethe Museum.

Baden-Baden is the largest wellness center Germany, a holiday destination for bohemians and just picturesque city. Worth a visit here:

  • Hohenbaden Castle;
  • Lichtenthal Monastery;
  • Roman baths;
  • Trinkhalle;
  • Kurhaus.

The best ski resorts in Germany

The beauty of the German Alps is best appreciated in winter while on skis. Berchtesgaden's slopes are gentle and are intended for amateurs and simply inexperienced skiers. The resort has a developed entertainment and sports infrastructure. Its attractions include Lake Königssee, salt mines and the aforementioned Eagle's Nest.

Another famous mountain resort is Garmisch-Pertenkirchen. It is divided into an area for experienced skiers and an area for amateurs. Here it is worth visiting Werdenfels Castle, the Regional Museum, Ludwigstrasse, the Oberammergau Monastery and the Church of St. Anthony.

With so many advantages, Germany cannot but delight tourists. In this country you can travel from the warm sea to the cold mountains in just a few hours. However, it is still better to stay longer on the road and appreciate the beauty of German cities along the way.

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