The Czech Republic Car Rental Guide

On this page, you will find information about car rental in the Czech Republic. The page also gives an overview of the car rental and driving restrictions valid in the country.

Rental Restrictions

To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. In some cases, there may be a maximum age limit.

Cars rented in the Czech Republic are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Greece, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the countries of the former Yugoslavia.

Driving Restrictions

The minimum driving age in the Czech Republic is 18 years. Traffic is on the right and passing on the left. Children must be at least 12 to sit in the front. The use of seatbelts is compulsory for all passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0 mg.

Headlights must be on in cases of poor visibility. Horns may only be used to warn of danger or to signal that you want to pass. Trams, however, should be passed on the right.

Parking is only allowed on the right side of the road, but on one-way streets, you can park on both sides. Do not park within 5 metres of an intersection, pedestrian crossing or public transportation stop. Be careful not to park in a Resident Area marked by a blue line on the ground and a signpost saying “RESERVE”. Pay-and-display machines are rather common. PO-PA means Monday to Friday – the weekend is for free.

The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.

Emergency Numbers

Police: 158
Fire: 150
Ambulance: 155

Road Tolls

Cars are required to have a toll sticker to travel on the expressways. The sticker must be placed on the upper right hand corner of the windshield. Cars rented in the Czech Republic will have the sticker on the windshield. The sticker is valid for a year.

Some useful expressions for tourists visiting the Czech Republic

Car - auto
Car rental agency - pujcovna automobilu

About the Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is home to numerous fascinating castles, churches and other architectural wonders. Amazing architecture is not only found in Prague – there are many Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades in other towns. Many of the cities and towns are a visual feast of mediaeval, baroque and Art Noveau architecture and sculpture. Prague, however, is the most westernised and cosmopolitan city, known for its charm and beauty. You can enjoy the Bohemian spa towns and sleepy Moravian wine villages that have a pleasant atmosphere.

The Czechs are an extremely hospitable people.

Population: 10,256,760
Area: 78,864 sq km
Capital City: Prague
Language: Czech
Time Zone: GMT + 1
Monetary unit: Czech Crown

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