Tourist scams in Prague (and how to avoid them)
Going to Prague? These are the 4 scams travelers report the most, in plain words, with the quick move that gets you out of each one.
Part of 21,000+ scam warnings and traveler tips from travelers worldwide, growing every day.
Prague · most reported
Money-changer short-change
Great-rate booths short-count you or pass off worthless old notes.
Use bank ATMs; refuse any note that isn’t current koruna.
Airport / street taxi overcharge
Non-official cabs quote wild fares from the airport and old town.
Book Bolt/Uber or a pre-paid airport transfer.
Fake police “currency check”
“Police” ask to inspect your cash or wallet for counterfeits.
Don’t hand it over. Ask to walk to a station.
Bill padding at bars
Unpriced rounds, cover charges, and “dancer” tabs balloon the bill.
Ask prices up front; avoid touts steering you inside.
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