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.
Where to Eat in Prague
Prague 1 is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Prague. These include popular favourites such as Gallery 44 (Karlova 147/44), GamberoRosso (Jakubská 744/4) and CottoCrudo (Veleslavinova 1098/2a). If you’re looking for affordable options, Cloud 9 Sky Bar & Lounge (Pobřežní 1 8-Karlín) and Hard Rock Cafe - Prague (Dum U Rotta Male Namesti 3) 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 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 60 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Prague, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Prague from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 61h 40m.
Train
Regiojet is the most popular train carrier serving Prague, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Prague to Brno takes 2h 34m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Linz, expect to pay about $37 for a 3h 44m trip. Located 0.9 miles from the city centre, Prague Hlavní is the busiest station in Prague. Another popular train station is Prague Roztyly, located 4 miles from the centre.
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 $26. From Dresden, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 100 miles. The most popular bus station is Prague Florenc ÚAN, located 1.0 mile from the city centre of Prague. Prague Na Knížecí is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Prague
Where to stay in Prague
From 5-star hotels such as the Hostel Santini Prague to great affordable options like the Hotel Claris, Prague offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $101 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $260 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Onefam Home and Safestay Prague Charles Bridge. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Prague, with prices from $18 to $344 per night. Prague 1 is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Prague are about 12% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Old Town - In Prague’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Metamorphis, Betlem Club Hotel and Monastery Garden Prague.
Prague 7 - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Colorfactory Spa Hotel - Czech Leading Hotels, Mama Shelter Prague and Plus Prague Hostel. The average nightly price for a double room in Prague 7 is $70.
Where to stay in popular areas of Prague
Most booked hotels in Prague
Hiring a car in Prague
Hiring a car in Prague costs $19 per day, on average, or $56 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Václav Havel Prague.
Expect to pay $2.60 per litre in Prague (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.18 and $41.57. The most frequently booked car type in Prague is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.