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Popular rental locations in Prague

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Prague

Car rental offers in Prague

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Prague.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
SUV

Car rental companies in Prague

Below are the car rental companies in Prague with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Enterprise

    8.6 (1921)
    From £ 16 / day
  • Alamo

    8.6 (8619)
    From £ 15 / day
  • Sixt

    8.1 (3316)
    From £ 21 / day
  • Hertz

    8.1 (6852)
    From £ 23 / day
  • Avis

    8 (5940)
    From £ 28 / day
  • Budget

    7.9 (9604)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Thrifty

    7.9 (5438)
    From £ 20 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.8 (3811)
    From £ 19 / day
  • wheego

    7.7 (24)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.4 (542)
    From £ 11 / day
  • Green Motion

    7.3 (1887)
    From £ 18 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    No rates available
  • NÜ Car Rentals

    7.6 (20)
    No rates available
  • Global Rent a Car

    7.5 (140)
    No rates available
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (3331)
    No rates available
  • SurPrice car rentals

    7 (471)
    No rates available
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • Flizzr

    6.9 (305)
    No rates available
  • Elite (Luxury)

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • ACE Rent A Car

    6.1 (15)
    No rates available
  • Europcar

    8.1 (8061)
    From £ 36 / day

When is the best time to book a rental car in Prague?

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Prague), December is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Prague), March is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Prague), November is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Prague), March is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Prague), March is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Prague), November is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Prague), August is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Prague), March is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Prague), November is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Prague), October is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Prague), February is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a sports car?

At this destination (Prague), January is the most affordable time to rent a sports car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a sports car, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Prague - When is the most affordable time to rent a sedan?

At this destination (Prague), October is the most affordable time to rent a sedan with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a sedan, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Prague

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Prague Guide

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Centuries before Prague became the capital city of the relatively new nation of the Czech Republic, this 'Golden City' acted as the capital of one of Europe's most historic areas, Bohemia. Ever since the end of the Cold War two decades ago, growing numbers of tourists have discovered the long-hidden charms of the 'City of 100 Spires'. Unlike many other major European cities, Prague's historic and beautiful buildings were left largely intact during WWII. Like most other European capitals, Prague is best explored by foot or public transit. Car rental, however, is a far more practical way to explore the countless historic castles and charming villages outside the city limits.

Who to Book With
Prague Václav Havel Airport, the Czech Republic's largest, contains no fewer than nine places to get car hire. Companies include an Italian firm called Locauto, as well as two Czech chains Dvorak and Cs-Czechocar. Of course, most of the usual international franchises, such as Budget and Avis, are also readily available both inside the airport and at many other locations throughout Prague. The greatest bargains can usually be found via online booking.

Best time to go
Prague is famous for its extreme temperatures, from its hot summers, when most tourists visit, to its freezing cold winters. Accommodation and vehicles cost much more in summer, when most locals leave Prague for their own holidays. Early autumn and late spring may be the best times to interact with locals, pay cheaper prices and still enjoy mild weather. The cold spell often lasts from October to March, but these are also the Czech Republic's prime skiing months.

Need to Know Essentials
These are the necessary documents to secure vehicles here:

- An International Driving Permit or driving license
- A passport or other picture identification confirming that the driver is at least 18 years old
- A valid credit card, preferably the same one used to make the initial reservation.

For more info read our FAQ's.

Driving
Some of the motorways leading into Prague have not been significantly upgraded since the Communist era. These include the D1, the oldest and busiest motorway in the whole country. The D1 links Prague with Bratislava, Vienna and Budapest. It takes about 90 minutes to drive the 99 miles along the E50 between Prague and the German border. The E67 is a newly completed motorway running between Prague and Poland, while the E65 is the main route to the Czech Republic's finest ski resorts.

Motorists should leave their vehicles at any of the park-and-ride facilities near Prague motorways instead of attempting to brave the city's heavy traffic and complex one-way street network. Parking is restricted in areas marked by blue lines, and extremely limited around the historic city centre. Motorised traffic is completely banned in Wenceslas Square and several other central Prague areas.

Our guide to the Czech Republic contains further driving details.

Transport

Many of Prague’s historic districts are completely closed to motorised traffic, including city buses. Prague's metro and electric trams are the only public transportation options permitted to enter these historic areas, many of which are also easy to reach on foot. However, pedestrians should pay special attention at crosswalks and be aware that illegal crossing can be met with face heavy fines. Passenger ferry or steamboat cruises along the Vltava River are also easily available.

PID operates all of Prague's public transit options, except for taxis. Tickets are transferable between most transportation formats and cost between £0.80 for tickets valid for 30 minutes and £10.35 for tickets valid for 72 hours. Children under 15 get discounts of 50 per cent, while children under six travel for free. Tickets are sold at Czech Railways ticket offices, Prague Public Transit offices, ticket machines, convenience and tobacco shops and directly from drivers.

Trains
Zurich’s S-Bahn trains are ideal for moving out of the city centre and into the suburban districts and outlying villages in the canton. Every line stops at the central Hauptbahnhof station, right in the heart of Zurich, except for rural lines. The ZVV has useful tour maps for special excursions on the S-Bahn trains. Prague Nadrazi, the main intercity rail station, stands near the National Museum on Wilsonova Street. The Praha Holesovice is a smaller rail station, but nonetheless supplies several train connections between Prague and the rest of the Czech rail network.

Taxis
Prague taxi companies are notorious for scams and overly-expensive fares. Drivers have been known to rig meters or ignore the maximum £0.94 fare per kilometre limit set by the city council. Negotiating fares in advance and sticking to reliable companies like AAA Radio Taxi are the best ways to avoid getting scammed.

Buses and trams
Prague buses and trams use the same tickets as the city's metro system, but tickets must be purchased prior to boarding. Trams and buses operate longer hours than the metro, and lines link directly to the metro system. Fares for the Cedaz buses which travel between Prague Václav Havel Airport and the city centre, cost around £4.34 each, but Czech Express operates a cheaper Airport Express bus, with tickets for around £2 each.

Exploring

Driving around many parts of central Prague may be difficult, if not downright impossible, but travel by rented vehicle becomes much easier once motorists leave the 'Golden City' limits and head for its surrounding countryside, filled with Bohemian fortresses and historic castles. The Empire crown jewels were once housed inside Karlstein Castle, while Konopiste Castle is best known as Archduke Franz Ferdinand's former home. Beer lovers will want to make the 58-mile trip to Pilsen, home to the Pilsener brewery headquarters.

Recommended Drives

Karlstein Castle - Bohemian King Charles IV first founded Karlstein Castle, less than 19 miles southwest of Prague, in 1348. This castle, towering high above its namesake village and the Berounka River, contains the Church of Our Lady in its central tower. Medieval paintings, statues and religious artefacts are displayed in St George's Convent as well as throughout the rest of this legendary castle.

Konopiste Castle - The last place Archduke Franz Ferdinand lived before his 1914 assassination, which triggered WWI, was the 13th century Konopiste Castle. The bullet that claimed the archduke's life in Sarajevo is now just one of the historic exhibits within this three-storey castle's museum. Many of the archduke's own hunting trophies are also displayed alongside Europe's third-largest medieval weapons collection. Greenhouses and Italian Renaissance statues fill the garden surrounding this castle, set 30 miles southeast of Prague.

Pilsen - The famous Pilsener brewery may be the first stop for most beer lovers who drive the 58 miles from Prague to Pilsen, but the Czech Republic's fourth-largest city also contains the country's highest tower atop the 13th century St Bartholomew's Cathedral and Europe's second largest synagogue. An intricate three-level underground tunnel and cellar network links the Brewery Museum to Pilsen's Old Town.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Czech koruna
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Czech, Slovak
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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