Traveler-compatibility checks for this destination are still pending. Local notes are useful, but phone, payment and signup eligibility are not yet sourced per service.
Bolt owns the market; Uber and the Czech app Liftago are solid backups. Skip hailing street taxis — app rides avoid the classic Prague overcharging scams.
Czech-built; connects you to licensed taxi drivers and shows the price up front. Locals' pick for a trustworthy metered cab.
Long-running local Prague taxi fleet; book by app or phone.
Three-way fight in Prague. Foodora (the old Dáme jídlo, rebranded) leads, Wolt is a close second, Bolt Food undercuts on price.
Czechia has two homegrown online supermarkets that locals live by; quick-commerce apps cover the last-minute stuff.
The Czech online supermarket — huge range, tight same-day slots. The local default.
PID runs Prague's metro, trams and buses. Buy in the PID Lítačka app OR just tap a contactless card/phone on the terminal by the door on trams and buses (not yet inside metro cars). Validate paper tickets in the yellow machines — riding without a valid ticket means an on-the-spot fine.
Czechia runs on the koruna (CZK), NOT the euro — don't assume euros are accepted. Contactless is king: tap-to-pay works almost everywhere, even tiny shops. Carry a little cash for markets, some pubs and tips.
Coverage is excellent — 4G nationwide, 5G in Prague. Travel eSIMs run on T-Mobile or O2. For a physical prepaid SIM, the three carriers are O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone (sold at airport/city stores).
Best local coverage if you'd rather buy a physical prepaid SIM in-country.
No exotic local app — Czechia is firmly WhatsApp country, with Facebook Messenger close behind.
Alza is the local Amazon; Czechs price-check on Heureka and buy secondhand on Vinted.
Czechia's everything-store — electronics and beyond, fast delivery and AlzaBox pickup lockers.
All lines are free and staffed 24/7. If you're unsure or don't speak Czech, dial 112 — operators speak English.
Single European emergency number; English-speaking operators. Call this if in doubt.
Medical emergencies (Zdravotnická záchranná služba).
State Police (Policie ČR) for crime and serious incidents.
Fire and rescue service.
Prague city police for local and public-order matters.
Shared e-scooters were banned city-wide from January 2026. Shared bikes remain available, with Rekola and Nextbike integrated into Prague's Lítačka season-ticket scheme.
Largest bikeshare fleet in Prague; part of an international network.
Six concrete setup decisions for Prague. No fake personalization—just the local default, the local caveat, and what to do before day one gets expensive.
Mark only what you have actually set up. Progress stays in this browser.
Set up data before you need a ride, ticket, map, or verification code.
Best local coverage if you'd rather buy a physical prepaid SIM in-country. Coverage is excellent — 4G nationwide, 5G in Prague. Travel eSIMs run on T-Mobile or O2. For a physical prepaid SIM, the three carriers are O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone (sold at airport/city stores).
Know the local default before accepting a taxi quote or opening a global app.
The default in Prague — cheapest fares, most cars, shortest waits. Bolt owns the market; Uber and the Czech app Liftago are solid backups. Skip hailing street taxis — app rides avoid the classic Prague overcharging scams.
Compare the official airport-to-city option before paying for a car.
Official Prague transit app — buy metro/tram/bus tickets and passes. The one to install first. PID runs Prague's metro, trams and buses. Buy in the PID Lítačka app OR just tap a contactless card/phone on the terminal by the door on trams and buses (not yet inside metro cars). Validate paper tickets in the yellow machines — riding without a valid ticket means an on-the-spot fine.
Open the map that works best locally and save your hotel or first stop.
Czech-built by Seznam; beats Google Maps locally for POIs, trails, transit and offline maps. Locals swear by it. Locals genuinely prefer the homegrown map over Google here.
Check the local card, cash, and wallet reality before your first purchase.
Contactless tap-to-pay is accepted nearly universally — the everyday default. Czechia runs on the koruna (CZK), NOT the euro — don't assume euros are accepted. Contactless is king: tap-to-pay works almost everywhere, even tiny shops. Carry a little cash for markets, some pubs and tips.
Use the service locals answer—and note any calling or registration restriction.
The default for personal and group chats across Czechia. No exotic local app — Czechia is firmly WhatsApp country, with Facebook Messenger close behind.
This is an arrival checklist, not an app ranking. Open the full local toolkit below for alternatives, coverage limits, and services you may need later.
Local tender, realistic foreign-currency acceptance, and a daily USD reference before a terminal or exchange desk chooses the rate for you.
Reference only. Your bank, card network, ATM, or exchange counter may add fees or use a different rate.
The normal currency for prices and payment.
Some central tourist businesses accept euros, normally at a poor rate.
Cards are common in Prague. Choose CZK—not your home currency—when a terminal offers conversion.
Country payment guidance reviewed Jul 21, 2026