PRAGUE - tips, hints, beers, meet ups... etc ...

SpinTheLastExit said:

6am flight from Edinburgh to Prague. Gonna be a long day!

really 6am? Who are you flying with? I am leaving ED at 2.25pm.

cutz said:

Moonpig said:

cutz said:

deftones said:

What is the best to do with money? Withdraw from an ATM in the airport/city center, change euro or pay with credit/debit card?

I think i'm gonna withdraw money at an ATM in the Airport. I checked with my Bank today, and they told me i can do that if i choose.

Any volunteers to pick me up at the Airport>LOL!!

I would not recommend changing at the airport, notorious for fees. Plenty of places in town, check rates and commission.

Personally I am using my card as much as possible.

Uber works a treat in Prague also.

I  need cash for a Taxi to my hotel, because i don't know how to Uber. Unless, they take Credit Card?(I plan on mostly using my CC, but i may want a small amount of cash to buy low price items).

Thanks for the info.

Bank ATMs should be fine, just don’t use ATMs that say Travelex or are right by a money exhange kiosk, those tend to incur lots of fees. If memory serves, there are a bunch of ATMS to the right once you exit the secure area but maybe some locals can confirm. Paging Ales and Jeremy...

Also, do you have a pre-booked taxi? If not, you should get one. Your hotel can arrange for you. I’ve seen them range from 600-800 Czech Koruna, which is like USD $25-35. They will hold a sign with your name and hotel name when you exit the secure area. Taxis are notorious for ripping people off in Prague so you don’t want to get into a random taxi. Or so I’ve been told.

Suziemay said:

cutz said:

Moonpig said:

cutz said:

deftones said:

What is the best to do with money? Withdraw from an ATM in the airport/city center, change euro or pay with credit/debit card?

I think i'm gonna withdraw money at an ATM in the Airport. I checked with my Bank today, and they told me i can do that if i choose.

Any volunteers to pick me up at the Airport>LOL!!

I would not recommend changing at the airport, notorious for fees. Plenty of places in town, check rates and commission.

Personally I am using my card as much as possible.

Uber works a treat in Prague also.

I  need cash for a Taxi to my hotel, because i don't know how to Uber. Unless, they take Credit Card?(I plan on mostly using my CC, but i may want a small amount of cash to buy low price items).

Thanks for the info.

Bank ATMs should be fine, just don’t use ATMs that say Travelex or are right by a money exhange kiosk, those tend to incur lots of fees. If memory serves, there are a bunch of ATMS to the right once you exit the secure area but maybe some locals can confirm. Paging Ales and Jeremy...

Also, do you have a pre-booked taxi? If not, you should get one. Your hotel can arrange for you. I’ve seen them range from 600-800 Czech Koruna, which is like USD $25-35. They will hold a sign with your name and hotel name when you exit the secure area. Taxis are notorious for ripping people off in Prague so you don’t want to get into a random taxi. Or so I’ve been told.

Moonpig said:

cutz said:

Moonpig said:

cutz said:

deftones said:

What is the best to do with money? Withdraw from an ATM in the airport/city center, change euro or pay with credit/debit card?

I think i'm gonna withdraw money at an ATM in the Airport. I checked with my Bank today, and they told me i can do that if i choose.

Any volunteers to pick me up at the Airport>LOL!!

I would not recommend changing at the airport, notorious for fees. Plenty of places in town, check rates and commission.

Personally I am using my card as much as possible.

Uber works a treat in Prague also.

I  need cash for a Taxi to my hotel, because i don't know how to Uber. Unless, they take Credit Card?(I plan on mostly using my CC, but i may want a small amount of cash to buy low price items).

Thanks for the info.

I tend to use Welcome pickups, you pre arrange online. All paid in advance, driver will be waiting in arrivals for you. About 23 euros. As mentioned earlier stay away from local taxis.

Thank You ALL for the advice. 

I just Booked Welcome Pickups, so i'm all set for a ride to my Hotel.

I'll use a ATM to get a small amount of cash.

THANKS!!!

Miss.Snowdrop said:

SpinTheLastExit said:

6am flight from Edinburgh to Prague. Gonna be a long day!

really 6am? Who are you flying with? I am leaving ED at 2.25pm.

EasyJet. Assuming you're flying with Ryanair,?

deftones said:

Check in done, getting really excited! Flying on Saturday morning with 23scidoo, we will be in Prague at 10.15 am, take a bus, pick up the train tickets to Krakow and then out for beers! See you all there!

Well said sir..
last shift tonight and tomorrow packing..we are clooooooooooooose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Suziemay said:

cutz said:

Moonpig said:

cutz said:

deftones said:

What is the best to do with money? Withdraw from an ATM in the airport/city center, change euro or pay with credit/debit card?

I think i'm gonna withdraw money at an ATM in the Airport. I checked with my Bank today, and they told me i can do that if i choose.

Any volunteers to pick me up at the Airport>LOL!!

I would not recommend changing at the airport, notorious for fees. Plenty of places in town, check rates and commission.

Personally I am using my card as much as possible.

Uber works a treat in Prague also.

I  need cash for a Taxi to my hotel, because i don't know how to Uber. Unless, they take Credit Card?(I plan on mostly using my CC, but i may want a small amount of cash to buy low price items).

Thanks for the info.

Bank ATMs should be fine, just don’t use ATMs that say Travelex or are right by a money exhange kiosk, those tend to incur lots of fees. If memory serves, there are a bunch of ATMS to the right once you exit the secure area but maybe some locals can confirm. Paging Ales and Jeremy...

Also, do you have a pre-booked taxi? If not, you should get one. Your hotel can arrange for you. I’ve seen them range from 600-800 Czech Koruna, which is like USD $25-35. They will hold a sign with your name and hotel name when you exit the secure area. Taxis are notorious for ripping people off in Prague so you don’t want to get into a random taxi. Or so I’ve been told.

ATMs from an actual bank around town will be fine, don't exchange cash at the airport please. Also, Uber people. Seriously. Taxis will rip you off unless you speak Czech, which I assume most of you don't :-) 

kce8 said:

So if you order Uber taxi, how long does it take to get out of the airport? 
You have to specify the pick up time and not the flight arrival time, right? 

You'll order the Uber once you get outside the terminal. If you're coming from within the EU it'll meet you up top outside terminal 2, if you're coming from outside the EU or UK you'll meet the Uber across from terminal 1 where there is a small parking lot for drop off and pick up. Generally they arrive within 8 minutes or so. Depending on where you are staying in the city it shouldn't be more than 450Kc (<20 Euro)

SpinTheLastExit said:

Miss.Snowdrop said:

SpinTheLastExit said:

6am flight from Edinburgh to Prague. Gonna be a long day!

really 6am? Who are you flying with? I am leaving ED at 2.25pm.

EasyJet. Assuming you're flying with Ryanair,?

Yes, on my way to the airport right now. I couldn't have done 6am. I was working until 3am. It must be the hottest day in Scotland this summer. I hope Prague can keep up. 

kce8 said:

Miss.Snowdrop said:

SpinTheLastExit said:

Miss.Snowdrop said:

SpinTheLastExit said:

6am flight from Edinburgh to Prague. Gonna be a long day!

really 6am? Who are you flying with? I am leaving ED at 2.25pm.

EasyJet. Assuming you're flying with Ryanair,?

Yes, on my way to the airport right now. I couldn't have done 6am. I was working until 3am. It must be the hottest day in Scotland this summer. I hope Prague can keep up. 

OMG... I hope not! Can't stand the heat...

Safe travels everybody!

It's only 25C. But that's as hot as it gets about once a year. 

PJNB said:

Only a couple of days to go now. Hope all that are traveling get there safely and hope to meet a lot of you on the Prague - Krakow - Berlin trip. I will be late getting to Prague but will be going to the Krakow and Berlin pre-parties. Come say hi.  Also lets bring it during these shows! 

Jeff

See you soon man, we will be queuing early in Prague, hopefully you will make it early from the airport too.