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Touristenfallen und Abzocke in Prague, Czechia: So vermeidest du sie

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Prague is generally safe and honest for tourists, with the main risks being overpriced taxis from unlicensed drivers, poor exchange rates near tourist squares, and restaurants adding fees not shown on menus. The biggest thing to watch is airport taxis without a meter or a clearly displayed official fixed fare.

Aktualisiert September 2026

Faires Taxi vom Flughafen

650 Kč - 850 Kč (27 € - 35 €)

Einzelfahrschein

39 Kč (1,60 €)

Bußgeld ohne gültiges Ticket

1 200 Kč (49,08 €)

Notrufnummer

112

Häufige Abzockfallen in Prague, Czechia und wie man sie vermeidet

TaxiInside and just outside the arrivals terminal

1. Unlicensed airport drivers

So funktioniert es: Drivers approach arriving passengers inside the terminal offering rides at inflated flat rates. They are not licensed to pick up at the airport and may use rigged meters or no meter at all.

So vermeiden Sie es: Walk to the official taxi rank outside, use a licensed car with a visible meter, or book via the Bolt, Uber or Liftago app.

GeldwechselOld Town Square, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge area

2. Tourist-area exchange booths

So funktioniert es: Exchange booths near Old Town Square and Charles Bridge advertise headline rates but add huge commissions or use misleading 'buy low, sell high' spreads that appear only in fine print.

So vermeiden Sie es: Use bank ATMs or card payments. If exchanging cash, compare the final amount you receive, not the advertised rate, and avoid booths with commission disclaimers.

Restaurants & BarsRestaurants in Old Town and around tourist landmarks

3. Hidden service charges

So funktioniert es: Some tourist-area restaurants add a service fee or cover charge that was not shown on the menu, or present menus with prices excluding VAT and service.

So vermeiden Sie es: Ask whether the displayed price includes VAT and service before ordering, and review the itemized bill before paying.

StraßenbetrugCharles Bridge and Old Town Square

4. Bird poo hand trick

So funktioniert es: A person claims bird droppings landed on your shoulder or coat, wipes it off and picks your pocket or demands payment for the 'clean-up'.

So vermeiden Sie es: Politely decline help, keep moving, and keep bags and valuables in front of you. It is a staged distraction.

GeldwechselExchange offices across the centre

5. Moneychanger sleight of hand

So funktioniert es: Exchange staff count out the agreed amount slowly and deliberately, then short-change the customer by taking notes back or using sleight of hand during counting.

So vermeiden Sie es: Count your money carefully before leaving the counter, and use a bank or major ATM instead of street exchange booths.

StraßenbetrugTourist-heavy streets and nightlife areas

6. Fake police checks

So funktioniert es: Someone posing as a police officer asks to check your wallet for 'counterfeit money' or 'drug checks', then removes cash while examining it.

So vermeiden Sie es: Real Czech police officers carry visible ID and never ask tourists to hand over cash in the street. Offer to walk to a police station instead.

Restaurants & BarsRestaurants in heavily touristed areas

7. Menu swap after ordering

So funktioniert es: Some restaurants present one menu with cheap prices and then present a different bill with higher prices at the end, claiming a 'different menu' for foreigners.

So vermeiden Sie es: Confirm the price of what you order when ordering, and photograph the menu with your phone so you have evidence if the bill does not match.

Offizielle Tickets für die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten in Prague, Czechia

Straßenverkäufer ignorieren: Offizielle Tickets und Touren mit kostenloser Stornierung buchen.

Charles Bridge St. Vitus Cathedral Vyšehrad

Vom Flughafen ins Stadtzentrum

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Fairer Taxipreis (offiziell, tagsüber): 650 Kč - 850 Kč (27 € - 35 €). Use the official taxi rank outside the terminal, where licensed drivers use a meter. Refuse unlicensed drivers who approach you inside the arrivals hall offering rides. Confirm the fare or meter before getting in.

Beste Alternative: Airport Express (AE) bus to Náměstí Republiky, then metro/tram; or Bus 119 to Nádraží Veleslavín then metro line A (200 Kč (8,18 €), ca. 45 Min.)

Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel: Tickets, Entwertung und Bußgelder

Einzelfahrschein: 39 Kč (1,60 €) (30-minute ticket: 39 CZK paper, 36 CZK in the PID Litacka app; 90-minute ticket 50 CZK (2026 tariff))
Entwertungsregeln: Validate your ticket by stamping it in the yellow machine on the platform or inside the tram/bus before boarding or immediately upon entering. Failure to validate counts as travelling without a valid ticket, even if you hold one.
Bußgeld ohne gültiges Ticket: 1 200 Kč (49,08 €). 1,200 CZK if paid on the spot, 1,500 CZK within 15 days, 2,000 CZK afterwards (2026 tariff)
Zahlen mit Karte: Contactless bank cards work on trams and buses for short fares, and the official PID Lítačka app sells tickets. Daily and longer passes are good value.

Trinkgeld und Servicegebühren

Trinkgeld: Rounding up the bill in restaurants is customary but not mandatory; 5-10% is appreciated for good service. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.

Gedeck und Servicegebühren: Some restaurants add a service charge or a fee for bread/bread basket that is not clearly shown on the menu. Ask if the VAT and service are included in menu prices before ordering, and check the bill before paying.

Karten, Geldautomaten und Währungsumtausch

Always choose to be charged in CZK and decline dynamic currency conversion when prompted. Prefer ATMs attached to major banks. Some independent ATMs in tourist areas charge high fees and show misleading exchange rates. Use card payments where possible for better rates.

Bereiche, in denen besondere Vorsicht empfohlen wird

Main train station (Praha hlavní nádraží): Around the station and nearby parks late at night, keep bags closed and valuables out of sight; some reports of pickpocketing and aggressive beggars.
Old Town and Charles Bridge: Crowded pedestrian areas attract pickpockets, especially in the evening and on trams during rush hour; keep wallets and phones in front pockets.

Notrufnummer

112

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Ein faires offizielles Tagestarif beträgt etwa 650 Kč - 850 Kč (27 € - 35 €). Use the official taxi rank outside the terminal, where licensed drivers use a meter. Refuse unlicensed drivers who approach you inside the arrivals hall offering rides. Confirm the fare or meter before getting in.

Muss ich Tickets für öffentliche Verkehrsmittel in Prague, Czechia entwerten?

Validate your ticket by stamping it in the yellow machine on the platform or inside the tram/bus before boarding or immediately upon entering. Failure to validate counts as travelling without a valid ticket, even if you hold one. Bußgeld ohne gültiges Ticket: 1 200 Kč (49,08 €).

Ist Trinkgeld in Prague, Czechia üblich?

Rounding up the bill in restaurants is customary but not mandatory; 5-10% is appreciated for good service. Taxi drivers do not expect tips.

Welche Notrufnummer gilt in Prague, Czechia?

Rufen Sie 112 für Polizei, Krankenwagen oder Feuerwehr.

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