Prague travel guide
Prague Tourism | Prague Guide
You're Going to Love Prague
With 1.17 million inhabitants, Prague is the most populous city in the Czech Republic. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Prague has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Prague
Tours
Other activities
Where to Eat in Prague
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cloud 9 Sky Bar & Lounge (Pobřežní 1 8-Karlín) and BLUE WAGON Restaurant (Uruguayská 176/19) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Seasons (Hilton Prague Pobřežní 1) and Wonder Wines Bar (3 Karla Engliše) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Prague.
When to visit Prague
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Prague in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Prague, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Prague
Plane
When flying to Prague, you’ll arrive at Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Prague from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 35m.
Train
Regiojet is the most popular train carrier serving Prague, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Prague to Ostrava takes 3h 22m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about $14 for a 3h 58m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city center, Prague Hlavní is the busiest station in Prague. Another popular train station is Prague Libeň, located 4 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Prague is to pick up a car rental from Brno, which is about 116 miles from Prague. You’ll find branches of Rent Plus and NU Car, among others, in Brno.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Prague, including FlixBus, Regiojet and STUDENT AGENCY. From Carlsbad, the bus ride to Prague takes 100 miles and will cost you around $13. From Dresden, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 100 miles. The most popular bus station is Prague Florenc ÚAN, located 1.0 mile from downtown Prague. Prague Na Knížecí is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Prague
Where to stay in Prague
From 5-star hotels such as the Hostel Santini Prague to great affordable options like the City-Inn, Prague offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $181 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rezidence Davids Apartments and B&B Hotel Prague City. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Prague, with prices from $13 to $192 per night. Prague 1 is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Prague are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Old Town - In Prague’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Metamorphis, Palac U Kocku and Ea Hotel Royal Esprit.
Prague 6 - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Hotel Wilhelm, Courtyard by Marriott Prague Airport and Ramada by Wyndham Airport Prague. The average nightly price for a double room in Prague 6 is $50.
Prague 1 - Betlem Club Hotel, Monastery Garden Prague and The Grand Mark Prague - The Leading Hotels of the World have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Prague 1 will cost you about $27 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Prague
Most booked hotels in Prague
Renting a car in Prague
Renting a car in Prague costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Václav Havel Prague.
Expect to pay $6.55 per gallon in Prague (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $78.59 and $104.78. Economy (Audi A1 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Prague, while also 84% cheaper than other types, on average.