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
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 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 11 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Prague from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 45m.
Train
Regiojet is the most popular train carrier serving Prague, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Prague to Vienna takes 3h 58m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about C$ 55 for a 4h 15m trip. Located 1.4 km from the city centre, Prague Hlavní is the busiest station in Prague. Another popular train station is Prague Libeň, located 6 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Prague is to pick up a car rental from Brno, which is about 186 km 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 Brno, the bus ride to Prague takes 225 km and will cost you around C$ 29. From Linz, the ticket costs about C$ 49 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Prague Florenc ÚAN, located 1.6 km from downtown Prague. Prague Na Knížecí is also a commonly used station, and is 2.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Prague
Where to stay in Prague
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel General Old Town Prague to great affordable options like the Hotel Claris, Prague offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 250 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 vacation rental options in Prague, with prices from C$ 17 to C$ 263 per night. Prague 1 is the neighbourhood 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 neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Metamorphis, Betlem Club Hotel and Palac U Kocku.
Prague 9 - Hotel Aréna, Clarion Congress Hotel Prague and Hotel Pivovar have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Prague 9 will cost you about C$ 73 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 C$ 53 per day, on average, or C$ 159 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 31% more expensive than at Václav Havel Prague.
Expect to pay C$ 2.37 per litre in Prague (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.41 and C$ 37.87. The most frequently booked car type in Prague is Compact (Toyota Yaris Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Kuga or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.