Like anywhere else in the world, taxis can be hailed in the street or booked over the phone. Numbers for taxi companies in a given town are available at the airport, at railway stations and from hotels. A taxi must bear a TAXI sign on the roof of the vehicle and on the front doors the licence number, the name of the company and the tariffs must be stated. The metre must be switched on at all times.
Taxi fares in Prague
Taxi fares in Prague are regulated by the city authorities. Since 1 January 2007 the following fares have been in operation in Prague: basic tariff - 40 Kč (1,20 euros); per kilometre travelled -28 Kč (1 euro); per minute waiting time - 6 Kč (around 15 cents).
Tips for visitors
Always request a receipt from the metre. This will help you ascertain if you have been overcharged!
Taxis outside Prague
Taxis can be found all over the Czech Republic, especially in large towns and cities (Brno, Pilsen, Olomouc). Fares are lower than in Prague (usually by around a 1/3) and taxi fares are not regulated.
