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Taxis
The most common complaint from visitors to Prague tends to be about taxis. After decades of public ownership, all taxis are now privately owned, but there are so many unscrupulous drivers who are out to charge as much as they can get away with. To avoid unpleasant problems, we are giving you some advice. Preferably do not use taxis parked in front of railway stations or tourist areas (close to the Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square etc.) If you have to hail a taxi in the street, always make sure you ask for an approximate price beforehand or check the rates listed on the passenger door with the meter. We suggest you call the taxi by phone. Furthermore ask them to give you an indicative estimated price for your planned journey.
AAA Radiotaxi, ProfiTaxi and Prague Airport Transfers are consistently the best companies.
Prague taxi maximum prices (prices can be raised within a year):
Ride in Prague - 28 CKZ/km
Boarding fee - 40 CZK
Waiting fee - 6 CZK/min (traffic jams etc.)
Tip: Use Prague Airport Transfers - your safe taxi in Prague!
Taxi fares examples:
Airport -> Centrum from 500 CZK to 700 CZK
Prague Centrum - > Prague Castle from 150 CZK to 350 CZK
Short 10-min City Centrum ride from 130 CZK up to 250 CZK
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Complaints about Taxicab Drivers - Another example of the situation being serious at Prague RuzynÄ› Airport is a case from November 2009 when an "illegal" cab driver swindled passengers who were undercover officers of the Prague City Hall. The cab driver charged them 2,140.00 CZK for a 10-kilometer trip from Prague RuzynÄ› Airport to the hotel Diplomat (approximately 5 times the regular price of the fare).
Taxis in Prague
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An unoccupied taxi has a lit-up sign and may be hailed on the street or hired from a taxi rank, but it is much more recommended and safer to order over the phone. Sadly, Prague still has some of the worst taxi drivers in the world when it comes to overcharging.
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