Czech Republic
Česko
Prague is a tourist favorite. Bolt is the main rideshare, and Foodora has a strong presence.
🚖Rideshare & Taxi
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European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.
Main rideshare in Prague — cheaper than taxis.
The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.
Available in Prague.
🗺️Navigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Strong for Prague transit.
🍱Food Delivery
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Major food delivery in Sweden, Norway, Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
Main food delivery.
Is Czech Republic one stop of several?
Add your other destinations and get one combined app list, with the adapters and currencies for the whole trip.
The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- C / E
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type C: Two round pins. Used across most of Europe, South America, parts of Asia and Africa.
- Type E: Two round pins + female grounding socket. Used in France, Belgium, Poland.
French-style plugs.
Tipping
Tipping is customary in restaurants, cafes, and taxis, with 10% being standard for good service; it is common to tell the server the total amount you want to pay (including tip) when handing over money rather than leaving cash on the table.
CurrencyCZK
Czech you'll actually use
Etiquette and scams to know
✓ Do
- Greet with a firm handshake and direct eye contact when meeting someone
- Say 'Dobrý den' (good day) when entering small shops, restaurants, or waiting rooms
- Remove your shoes when entering a Czech home unless told otherwise
- Wait for a toast and make eye contact when clinking glasses, saying 'Na zdraví'
- Keep your voice down on public transport and give up seats for the elderly
- Dress neatly for the theatre, opera, or upscale dining
✕Don't
- Do not clink beer and spirit glasses or cross arms when toasting, both considered bad luck
- Avoid confusing Czechs with Russians or referring to the country as part of Eastern Europe carelessly; many prefer 'Central Europe'
- Do not be loud, drunk, or rowdy in residential areas, which locals find disrespectful
- Avoid putting your feet on seats or furniture in public places
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Taxi drivers, especially those flagged on the street, overcharging tourists; book through an app or a reputable company instead
- Bars and clubs near Old Town Square or Wenceslas Square presenting inflated bills or charging for drinks you did not order
- Currency exchange booths advertising attractive rates but applying poor rates or high hidden fees; use ATMs or compare carefully
- Pickpockets working crowded trams, the Charles Bridge, and the metro in central Prague
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