How can I book a car for rent in Prague?
There are several ways to book a car:
Who can rent a car?
You can rent a car if you have reached the age of 21 years and your driving experience is from 2 years.
Do I need to apply an International Driving Permit for renting a car in Prague?
No, you do not need to apply an International Driving Permit (if you have a tourist visa with a residence period of up to 90 days, then it's enough of the driver's license that you use in your homeland).
What documents do I need to confirm my car reservation?
To confirm the booking of the car you need to send the scanned page (or just take a picture) of your passport with your photo, a driving license and the address of the residence permit. You also need to enter your contact phone number that you will use on the trip. NOTE! If you do not confirm the booking of the car and do not provide the documents above within two days, this booking will be canceled!
How long before a trip is it better to book a car?
If you are planning to rent a car in Prague, then you need to book it at least two weeks in advance. Usually our cars are booked in advance. Only in this way we can guarantee that you will exactly get the requested car. The maximum possible time for pre-booking is 60 days. If you book a car more than 60 days before the date of the proposed trip, you will be required to pay an advance payment of 15% of the total order value to confirm the order on your part.
What additional services must be paid?
The cost of rent does not include used fuel (the car is rented and returned with a full tank), car washing (the car is rented and returned clean), washer fluid for the windshield, received fines for violation of traffic rules or speed limits, road tax — "vignette" — in some countries of the European Union (except for the Czech Republic and Germany). If the rental period is less than three days, additional services and options will be charged:
If I'm late and do not return the car on time, will I get some penalty?
Delay of more than one hour will be considered for an additional rental day. But if you warn us in advance about the delay, we will provide an opportunity to hand over the car one hour later.
What to do if I have a car accident?
How do I recognize you if I order a car at the airport?
If you order a car at the airport, in the arrivals hall our employee will meet you with a sign ВROADWAY.
What is the procedure at a gas station?
First you need to pour gasoline, and then go to the cash desk, tell the number of the gas station on which you refueled, and pay the right amount. Payment can be made both in cash or by card.
What are the limitations of the speed limit in the city and on the highway?
In settlements maximum speed is 50 km/h, beyond them - 90 km/h, on highways in most countries - 130 km/h.
What are the main differences in traffic regulations in Europe and in CIS countries?
Prohibition of turning at traffic lights. During driving, the dipped headlights should always be switched on.
How to pay for parking?
Each parking lot has a special machine with the price per hour parking. Just throw coins into it, and you'll get a coupon indicating how long the parking has been paid for. Put the coupon under the windshield of the car.
What if I got a fine?
A fine can be paid to the policeman at the check spot. If you find a receipt under the wiper of your car, and there is no policeman nearby, then you can pay a penalty within 10 days to the bank account indicated on the receipt or pay it at the office of our company, and we will transfer the necessary amount to the account of the ministry. Information about penalties gets into a one single database and if you do not pay a fine, you may be refused a Schengen visa.
What if I exceeded the speed and the radar detected a violation?
On the address of our company will come an official document from the police with the date, time and scope of the offense. In the police base will be stored your photo at the wheel of the car, as well as your data. We will pay a fine for you and send you a copy of the receipt. You will be required to transfer the amount of the fine paid by us to the settlement account of our company. Information about penalties gets into a one single database and if you do not pay a fine, you may be refused a Schengen visa.