Prague is one of the largest cities in the former Czecholoslovakia and when flying into the city of Prague you will be flying into Ruzyni International Airport which is about 12 miles from the city by car or one can hop a bus or the subway system and take a 45 minute ride to downtown Prague or you can take a taxi. Tourists are advised to check the price of taxi fare and it shouldn't be no more than 700 Koruny to pay for a taxi to the city from the airport.

Getting Around Prague

Visitors have the option to rent a car and drive, but laws require drivers to be over 18 and children 12 and under have to ride in the back seat and seatbelts are mandatory just as it is in the states. Foreign licenses are accepted to rent cars, but citizens from Australia and New Zealand need to obtain International Driver's Licenses. Drivers who enter Prague are advised to take note that they park their vehicles in secured parking facilities and to not leave any valuables visible as they report frequent theft often.

Sighteeing & Things To Do in Prague

There are a lot of things to see in Prague like the Prague Castle one of the oldest structures in the Czech Republic dating back to ninth Century by a Czech prince. Tourists are advised to make tour arrangements in advance for those who want to take photographs and view the castle in more detail. St.Vitus Cathedral built in 1344 by Emperor Charles IV, and the cathedral was completed in 1929 and it's noted that there's a nice view from the Great Tower on a clear day.

If plans include any sightseeing there are private companies that offer tours of Prague for a nominal fee, but contact the company direct for any pricing for tours. There are modern day things in Prague like Internet cafes identical to places like Starbucks and a vast number of eateries that serves traditional Czech cuisine and restaurants like the Hard Rock Café that serves traditional American food. There are 7 full-scale shopping malls in and around Prague that have full stores similar to the malls in the United States. It's ideal to look online at major hotel chains to find a hotel and if you're on a budget you can consider going to a hostel instead as a way to save money.