Czech Republic
Czech Republic8 guides across 1 destination — where to go, when, what it costs and what to eat.
Destinations in Czech Republic
Practical essentials for Czech Republic
Czech koruna (CZK) — the country has not adopted the euro and has no target date to
Czech; English is widely spoken in Prague's hotels, restaurants and shops.
Type C/E, 230V 50Hz
Prague's metro, trams and buses share one PID ticket bought from machines or the PID Litacka app, and paper tickets must be validated as the journey begins.
Optional but normal — round the bill up or leave about 10%; service is included in listed prices by law.
Tap water is safe to drink throughout the country.
Right-hand side; a photocard national licence is accepted, though hire companies often ask for an International Driving Permit as well.
112 (unified); 158 police, 155 ambulance, 150 fire
Country-level guidance, checked against official sources. Currency, fares and entry rules change — confirm anything time-critical before you travel.
Recent stories from Czech Republic
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