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Czechia is generally safe and welcoming for tourists, with a violent-crime score of 7 out of 10 and a functioning police presence in city centres. The main risks are opportunistic: overcharging taxis, poor exchange rates at tourist-area booths, and pickpocketing in crowded tram and metro areas. Watch your belongings on public transport and always use official or app-based taxis.
Ενημερώθηκε Σεπτέμβριος 2026
Πώς λειτουργεί: Drivers approach arriving passengers inside or just outside the terminal and offer rides at inflated flat rates, sometimes 2 to 3 times the official fare. They have no meter and no official license.
Πώς να το αποφύγετε: Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals or book via Bolt, Uber or Liftago. Never accept rides offered inside the terminal.
Πώς λειτουργεί: Exchange booths near Wenceslas Square and Old Town advertise zero commission but give rates far below the market rate, or apply hidden spreads. Some display rates only in small print.
Πώς να το αποφύγετε: Use bank ATMs or major banks for currency exchange. Compare the displayed rate to the mid-market rate. Avoid booths with signs saying no commission.
Πώς λειτουργεί: Some restaurants near Old Town Square serve tourists menus with inflated prices or add a service charge not shown on the menu. Bills may include items you did not order.
Πώς να το αποφύγετε: Check the menu has prices before sitting down. Review the bill item by item. Report discrepancies to the Czech Trade Inspection Authority if needed.
Πώς λειτουργεί: Groups work crowded trams, the metro and tourist areas. One distracts while another lifts wallets or phones from bags and pockets, especially during rush hours and at major sights.
Πώς να το αποφύγετε: Keep bags zipped and in front of you. Avoid back pockets. Stay alert on the metro escalators at Muzeum and Můstek stations.
Πώς λειτουργεί: Tourists buy tickets but do not validate them in the yellow boxes before boarding. Inspectors issue fines on the spot, and tourists often assume the fine is a scam. It is a legitimate enforcement practice.
Πώς να το αποφύγετε: Validate immediately upon entering the platform or vehicle. Use the Lítačka app for automatic tap-in validation to avoid mistakes.
Αγνοήστε τους πλανόδιους πωλητές: κλείστε επίσημα εισιτήρια και ξεναγήσεις με δωρεάν ακύρωση.
Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Δίκαιη τιμή ταξί (επίσημη, ημερήσια): 500 Kč - 700 Kč (20 € - 29 €). Use the official taxi rank outside the terminal or an app (Bolt, Uber, Liftago). Agree on the fare or check the meter before departing. Unlicensed drivers approach arrivals inside the terminal, refuse them.
Καλύτερη εναλλακτική: Airport Express bus AE to Prague main station (Hlavní nádraží) (100 Kč (4,09 €), περίπου 35 λεπτά)
Φιλοδώρημα: Round up taxi fares. In restaurants 5-10% is common for good service. Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. In bars, rounding up is normal.
Χρεώσεις κάλυψης και εξυπηρέτησης: Cover or service charges are not customary in Czech restaurants. If a service charge appears on the bill, check the menu for published prices before ordering and confirm the total before paying. Menus without prices are rare but should be treated with caution.
Always choose to be charged in CZK and decline dynamic currency conversion. Prefer ATMs attached to major banks. Some independent ATM brands in tourist areas charge high withdrawal fees and offer poor rates; check the screen for fees before confirming.
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