Inexpensive car rental in Prague is accessible only to tourists who possess an international driver's license. For the rest of us, official companies will not provide rental cars. You may have to seek out an "underground" organization, but dealing with them can be costly and unsafe.
Generally, only drivers with a minimum of three years of driving experience can rent a car in Prague without a deposit. Locals are cautious about newcomers. Additionally, some rental companies may decline service to individuals under the age of 21.
Often, the cost of car rental in Prague depends not on the number of rental days but on the kilometers driven. However, one of the advantages of such rentals is that toll roads are already included in the total cost of renting a vehicle.
You can find 24-hour car rental options in Prague at Vaclav Havel Airport. Reserve your car online and pick it up at the designated location near Terminal 1. The most budget-friendly car rentals in Prague are usually small cars, like a Volkswagen Up, which can cost around CZK 660 per day.
It's important to note that there are three types of parking zones in the capital of the Czech Republic:
- Orange zone - parking allowed from 8:00 to 18:00 for a maximum of 2 hours;
- Green zone - parking allowed from 8:00 to 18:00 for a maximum of 6 hours;
- Blue zone - parking for foreigners is prohibited.
All parking zones are subject to fees (except on Sundays), typically ranging from 20 to 40 CZK.
