General Information
Prague is one of the most popular destinations in Eastern Europe. The highway system allows for easy access for touring the countryside of the Czech Republic and traveling into Austria or Germany.
Requirements
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, a maximum age of 70 exists. Seatbelts are mandatory and children must be 12 years old to be in the front seat.
Speed Limits
Speed limits in the Czech Republic are as follows: City 37mph/50kph Open Roads 55mph/90kph Highways 81mph/130kph
Rules of the Road
Traffic travels on the right and passing occurs on the left. Streetcars, however, should be passed on the right side.
Gas
Most gas stations are located on the outskirts of the city. Prague has very few gas stations, so it is best to refuel on the expressways outside the city. The stations on the expressway are usually open 24 hours a day.
Tolls
Cars are required to have a toll sticker to travel on the expressways. This sticker costs approx. US$27 and is placed on the upper right hand corner of the windshield. Cars rented in the Czech Republic will have the sticker on the windshield.
Parking
In Prague, parking at 'automats', indicated by a green stripe, have a six-hour maximum and those indicated with an orange stripe have a two-hour maximum. Parking is exclusively on the right side of the road, with the exception of one-way streets