Money at Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Prague, Czechia.
Prague uses the CZK (Kč). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly CZK 40–CZK 700. Card widely accepted; avoid changing at airport kiosks.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)?
Czechia uses the CZK (Kč). Airport ATMs dispense CZK directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from PRG to the city cost?
Expected fare on the PRG → Old Town route is roughly CZK 40–CZK 700. Around CZK 900+ is already high, and CZK 1500+ taxi mafia is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at PRG?
Round up or ~10%. Drivers in Czechia don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at PRG?
Card widely accepted; avoid changing at airport kiosks. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of CZK notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at PRG?
Only if you need $10–20 of CZK to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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