50 Euros for 2 km: A Prague Taxi Story
A reader was charged 50 euros for 2 km in a Prague taxi. What went wrong, and what the same short ride should cost under today’s capped fares.
Be Careful When You Get Drunk in Prague
A reader’s son took a street taxi after a night out in Prague and was beaten up and robbed. How to get home safely and what a fair fare is.
Don’t Even Trust Prague Taxi Meters
A rigged taximeter can make a Prague taxi ride cost 2-4 times more than it should. How the meter tricks work and how to protect yourself.
Advice for Taking Taxis in Prague
How to take a taxi in Prague without being overcharged: phone or use an app, avoid tourist-area ranks, know the 2026 fare cap, ask for a receipt and know how to complain.
Prague Taxi Risk Locations
Where Prague taxi drivers most often overcharge – Wenceslas Square, Old Town, the main station and the airport – and what a metered ride should cost under the 2026 cap.
Prague Taxi Companies: Reliable Firms and Apps
Reliable Prague taxi companies with phone numbers, the Uber, Bolt and Liftago apps, and the maximum fare a metered ride in Prague may cost.
Official Prague Taxi Fares
Official Prague taxi prices since 21 October 2026 (70 CZK boarding, 42 CZK/km, 7 CZK/min) with airport, city and long-distance fare examples.
Prague Taxi Safety Tips
A short checklist for taking a taxi in Prague: where not to get in, how to spot a registered taxi, the maximum fare, the meter and the receipt.
Prague Taxi Scams: How to Avoid Being Cheated
How Prague taxi drivers cheat tourists – fast meters, inflated quotes, euro tricks, airport touts – and how to check the taxi, the fare and the receipt.