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Key information about Prague

Population

1,305,737

Country
Czech Republic
Money
Currency
CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Exchange rate
1 USD = 23.71 CZK
ATM fees

0 - 200 CZK (plus your own bank's fees)

Credit cards

Accepted most places (some places are cash only)

Tipping

10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere

Airport
Main airport

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Airport to city center

Bus (36 CZK, takes 50 minutes), Uber (370 CZK, takes 35 minutes), Shuttle bus (60 CZK, takes 45 minutes)

Other options

Praha Hlavní Station is Prague's main train station and an international transport hub with connections across Europe.

Transportation
Taxi apps

Uber, Liftago

Public transportation

Bus, Tram, Metro, Funicular: Tickets have a cost of 24 CZK for 30 minutes, 36CZK for 90 minutes or 110CZK for 1 day.

Getting around

You can buy a ticket for any desired period of time (30 minutes, 90 minutes, 1 day, 3 days) at any station. You must punch in your new ticket at any bus or metro station before starting your journey. Tickets bought directly from bus drivers will be charged at a higher price.

SIM card
Best options

Vodafone, T-Mobile

Expected cost

777 CZK for 5GB of data valid for 1 month

How to buy

Buy at any major supermarket or at anyy authorized mobile operator branch.

Language
Official language(s)

Czech

Level of English

High

Food
Tap water

Drinkable

Overall cuisine

Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!

Local food specialities

Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.

Eat like a local

Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés

Vegetarian / vegan options

112 options on HappyCow

Food delivery apps

DameJidlo.cz

Supermarkets

Albert: One of the main supermarkets chain found in the Czech Republic, Albert tends to cater more to local tastes, with a wide range of local goods available at good prices.
Billa: Popular chain in this region of Europe, Billa offers a wider range of imported goods than Albert at moderately higher prices.
Lidl: Large discount stores with large range of good available at good prices. Great for bulk buying and weekly discounts.
Kaufland: Cheapest option in Prague. These smaller markets offer a with range of goods at heavily discounted prices. Goods are often unbranded.
Tesco: Large European chain, this supermarket will offer the widest range of imported goods at moderately higher prices.
Potraviny: Smaller convenience stores found across the city are popular when it comes to buying beer or other essential convenience goods.
Ovoce a Zelenina: Small fruit and vegetable markets found across the city offering a variety of fresh goods at low prices.