| While they are definitely the preferred method of | | | | taxi service for you. If you do happen to hail a |
| transportation in cities around the world in terms | | | | cab on the street, make sure to check the rates |
| of convenience, taxis in Prague, especially those | | | | posted on the vehicle window and ensure that the |
| taking travellers from the train station to cheap | | | | meter is turned on during your trip. |
| Prague hotels or from their cheap Prague hotel | | | | Taxis are one of the easiest ways to get around |
| back to the airport, are notorious for being | | | | Prague, both to and from the cheap Prague hotels |
| extremely risky for foreigners when it comes to | | | | as well as the various tourist destinations |
| prices. Conservative estimates in almost every | | | | throughout the city. There are a few reputable |
| single tour guide to the city suggest that if you | | | | companies, but to illustrate how corrupt the |
| cannot speak Czech, expect to be ripped off at | | | | system is, the actual mayor of the city dressed |
| least 50 percent of the time, or for the taxi | | | | up as an Italian tourist and was severely |
| driver to attempt to rip you off at least as often. | | | | overcharged during the ride to the train station. |
| If at all possible always book your taxi through | | | | Keep in mind that if you plan on using a taxi in |
| your cheap Prague hotel, and avoid picking one up | | | | Prague absolutely negotiate rates in advance if |
| on the street. If in doubt, simply find one of the | | | | possible, and always be wary. |
| nearest cheap Prague hotels and have them call a | | | | |