Taxi in Prague 2026: Fares, Uber, Bolt and Airport Prices
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Since 21 October 2026 Prague has a fare cap for metered taxis again: 70 CZK to board, 42 CZK per kilometre and 7 CZK per minute of waiting, with no surcharges. At that cap, the ride from the airport to the main station (18.1 km) costs at most 830 CZK without waiting. Apps have no cap, but you see the price first: on 30 October Bolt estimated the same trip at 449 CZK, and an average UberX ride from the airport costs 543 CZK. Around Prague checked fares, rules and contacts on official websites on 30 October 2026.
Taxi in Prague: the fare in force now
Prague City Hall set the cap in price decree (cenový výměr) No. 3/2026, published in gazette 106/2026 and valid from 21 October.
| Part of the fare | Maximum | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Boarding | 70 CZK per trip | Includes help getting in, loading luggage and the receipt |
| Kilometre | 42 CZK | VAT included |
| Waiting | 7 CZK/min | Standing at junctions and crawling in heavy traffic. Breakdowns and driver faults are not charged |
This is the final price: no night, luggage or other extras. The cap only covers trips that start and end in Prague, so agree a price first for anything further.
The cap rose from 36 to 42 CZK/km on 1 August, was scrapped on 30 September and returned three weeks later after dozens of complaints, mostly from tourists, with receipts showing up to 450 CZK to board and 500 CZK/km. The prague.eu fare and the airport's note that the cap is gone are out of date.
Bolt, Uber, Liftago: how they differ
Since 1 July 2020 (amendment 115/2020) a car needs no meter if the trip is booked electronically with the final price given in advance. The cap does not apply to these bookings.
| Service | How the price works | Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Bolt | Shown before you book, based on distance and car class | Card in the app; cash depends on location, so check the app |
| Uber | Shown before the trip; no flat rate from the airport | Card; cash is confirmed for Uber Airport, for other rides check the app |
| Liftago | Drivers set the price and you pick from their offers | Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash |
| AAA Radiotaxi (metered taxi, 14 014) | Meter: 40 CZK to board, 27.90–35.90 CZK/km, 6 CZK/min (price list dated 1.1.2023) | Ask when booking |
Bolt raises prices when demand is high (rush hour, big events, extreme weather), and Uber warns of the same. Neither publishes the size of these increases for Prague or a night rate. Liftago also takes bookings by phone: +420 266 266 000.
Prague airport taxi: Uber Airport and the rest
The airport's one official partner is Uber Airport. Cars wait around the clock right outside the arrival halls of Terminals 1 and 2. Three ways to book:
- Uber app, product Uber Airport: card or cash.
- Kiosk: card only, e-mail needed, no registration.
- Counter in each terminal, 7:00–21:00: card or cash.
You then get a six-digit PIN to give the driver; without it there is no ride. The price appears before you confirm, and the airport says it cannot exceed the regular taxi maximum. It publishes no price list, but puts a typical ride to the centre (about 20 km) at around 800 CZK (32 EUR).
Other services pick up at the P1, P2 and PB Express car parks. Refuse offers from people outside the terminals, even with an Official Taxi label. Roadworks at Aviatická slow the rush-hour drive there.
Calculation: the maximum on typical routes
Our calculation, not a price list: 70 + 42 × km + 7 × minutes of waiting. Ten minutes in traffic adds 70 CZK. Distances: Bolt where an estimate is shown, otherwise the OSRM route planner.
| Route | Km | Cap, no waiting | Bolt estimate, 30 Oct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport T1 to main station | 18.1 | 830 CZK | 449 CZK |
| Airport T1 to Wenceslas Square | 17.4 | 801 CZK | 435 CZK |
| Main station to Old Town (Maiselova) | 3.7 | 225 CZK | — |
| Main station to Malostranské náměstí | 4.3 | 251 CZK | — |
| Wenceslas Square to Anděl | 3.0 | 196 CZK | — |
| Anděl to main station | 5.0 | 280 CZK | 181 CZK |
What the driver must do
Metered taxi. Yellow TAXI roof light, operator's name on the car, yellow registration sticker, and a driver ID and meter display readable from your seat. On request you get a printed receipt with the operator, plate, times, route, kilometres and fare breakdown. By law you must be able to learn the price in Czech crowns before you buy; we found no specific rule on a price list on the door.
App booking. Final price before booking, operator, driver and car before the trip, e-mail confirmation right after it. A car with no meter must not carry a TAXI roof light. You can verify a driver's licence online.
How to avoid overpaying
- Book, don't hail: Prague City Tourism says street taxis usually cost much more.
- Ignore Fair Place stands. The city decided to abolish them in June 2019 (ČT24) and the city's taxi page no longer mentions them, though old travel sites do.
- Take care at the main station and Wenceslas Square. Czech Railways confirms a stand near the station, but we found no city list of recommended stands. In 2019, City Hall checks on Wenceslas Square found fares two to three times too high; we found nothing newer.
- Before getting in, ask the boarding fee, the price per km, and about card payment and a receipt.
- The meter should start at 70 CZK at most. Check the receipt before paying.
Children, luggage and pets
- Children. Seats are required up to 36 kg and 150 cm, but taxis within a municipality are exempt: the child wears a belt and does not sit next to the driver (Section 6, Act 361/2000). Liftago Kids has seats. Uber doesn't guarantee one, so bring your own. With Bolt, ask the driver, who may cancel if there is none.
- Luggage. Taxis carry your luggage by law, and loading is part of the boarding fee. UberX usually fits 2 suitcases, UberXL 3. Liftago XXL takes up to 7 people, Bolt's large cars up to 6.
- Pets. The road transport act has no pet rules. Bolt Pets: dogs muzzled, small animals in a carrier, a blanket on the seat. Uber recommends Uber Pet, otherwise the driver decides. Liftago only mentions assistance dogs.
Where to complain
- On the spot. If the fare is clearly excessive or you are refused a receipt, the airport advises not paying and calling the Municipal Police: 156.
- City Hall enforces the cap: [email protected] or Magistrát hl. m. Prahy, odbor dopravy, Mariánské nám. 2/2, 110 00 Praha 1. Attach the plate, route, time and receipt.
- ČOI, the Czech Trade Inspection Authority: advice line +420 222 703 404 (Mon, Wed 8:00–16:00), Gorazdova 1969/24, Prague 2, online form. It also handles out-of-court service disputes.
- Back home. EU, Norwegian and Icelandic residents can use their own European Consumer Centre.
At night without a taxi
The metro runs roughly from 5:00 to midnight. From midnight to 4:30, night trams 90–99 run every 30 minutes, all meeting at Lazarská, plus night buses 901–917. Lines 907 and 910 reach the airport without a change, from I. P. Pavlova in about 45 minutes. Normal tickets, no surcharge. See our Prague transport guide.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How much is a taxi in Prague?
A metered taxi can charge at most 70 CZK to board, 42 CZK/km and 7 CZK/min. Apps show the price before you book.
How much is a taxi from Prague Airport to the city centre?
Up to 830 CZK to the main station under the cap, about 800 CZK per the airport, 543 CZK on average with UberX.
Does Uber work in Prague?
Yes, as do Bolt and Liftago. Only Uber Airport waits at the terminals.
Can I pay cash?
Yes with Liftago and Uber Airport (not at the kiosk). For Bolt and regular Uber, see the app.
Sources: Prague City Hall, price decree 3/2026, decree 2/2026, Prague Airport: Uber Airport, unofficial services, Ministry of Transport, Act 111/1994, Decree 478/2000, Act 361/2000, Price Act, prague.eu, Bolt, Uber, Liftago, Czech Railways, AAA, PID, ČOI, ČT24, OSRM. Checked on 30 October 2026.
See also: From Prague airport to the city center, Prague metro: map and tickets, Trains to Prague.
Photo: taxi stand on Wenceslas Square in Prague. ŠJů, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0.
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