Prague, Czech Republic Event Planning

Key Highlights

Hotels	452
Total Sleeping Rooms	31,719
Committable Sleeping Rooms*	810
Committable Meeting Rooms*	70
Convention Center Space	130,000 Sq. Mtr.
Largest Exhibit Space	340,000 Sq. Mtr.
Average Hotel Room Rate	CZK 6,256
Average Daily Meal Cost	CZK 3,039
Average Weekly Car Rental	CZK 2,087
*Maximum for a single hotel

Prague, Czech Republic Meeting Planning Overview

Known as the city of 100 spires (but containing nearly 1,000 of them), Prague is the type of destination where one walks along imagining fairy tales taking place around the corner. The former seat of two Holy Roman Emperors and once capital of the former kingdom of Bohemia and, most recently, the state of Czechoslovakia, Prague today is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. With a beautiful location along the Vltava River, Prague is a tourist's delight and one of Europe's convention and meeting superstars.

Vaclav Havel Airport Prague serves as the main airport in Prague. Located six miles west of the city center, the airport accommodates flights to and from Europe and North America. The city's transport system is used to great extent by the residents of Prague, so getting around this city is easy. Metro, bus, and tram service shuttles visitors and residents alike in and around the city, and to many of Prague's top attractions and meeting venues.

The city's largest event venue, the Prague Congress Centre spans 140,000 square feet of meeting space with 20 halls and 50 rooms with capacities from 20 to 2,764 delegates and a total accommodation of 9,300 delegates. The Prague Congress Centre also features panoramic views of the city, onsite accommodations, a business center, and such landmark spaces as the Congress Hall, which ranks among the best concert halls in the world.

After meetings, delegates can tour Prague's many historic buildings, attend a show at its renowned theaters, unwind at its gardens and parks, or savor Michelin-starred cuisine.

Prague, Czech Republic Awards

Prague, Czech Republic Key Stats for Meeting Planners

Time Zone: Central Europe Time (CET)
Convention Center(s):

Prague Congress Centre

Hotel at Convention Center? Yes
Sleeping Rooms 1 Mile from Convention Center: 700

Airport(s):

Vaclav Havel Airport Prague

Destination Type(s):

Historic Destination

Special Event Venues
149
Population
1,267,449
Restaurants
221
Country Code
420
Sales Tax
21.00%
Currency
Czech Koruna
Standard Tipping Practice
10%
Electricity
230V / 50Hz
Official Languages
Czech

Credit Cards and Travelers Cheques widely accepted? Yes

All average costs based on U.S. Government Per Diem rates as published by the U.S. General Services Administration.

Cities Near Prague, Czech Republic

	Distance	Estimated Driving Time	Estimated Min. Flying Time	Estimated Flight Cost
Dresden, DE	154 km	1 hr 51 min	6 hr 40 min	CZK 8,134+
Berlin, DE	355 km	3 hr 38 min	1 hr	CZK 4,224+
Munich, DE	380 km	3 hr 37 min	55 min	CZK 4,082+
Vienna, AT	292 km	3 hr 30 min	50 min	CZK 5,362+
Frankfurt, DE	511 km	4 hr 43 min	1 hr 15 min	CZK 3,240+
Amsterdam, NL	882 km	7 hr 30 min	1 hr 30 min	CZK 4,068+

Prague, Czech Republic Climate Information

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg. High (°C)	1	2	7	12	17	20	22	22	18	12	5	2
Avg. Low (°C)	-4	-3	-	2	7	10	12	11	8	3	-	-2
Rec. High (°C)	16	17	22	26	28	32	36	35	32	24	17	13
Rec. Low (°C)	-25	-22	-17	-7	-2	-	5	2	-	-7	-12	-
Rainfall (cm)	2.0	1.0	2.0	3.0	5.0	6.0	6.0	6.0	4.0	3.0	2.0	2.0

Prague's climate has warm, often wet summer months and freezing winters. Average summer temperatures hover around 75°F to 78°F, dropping to about 12°F in the winter. Temperatures fall several degrees lower during the night throughout the year. Spring is generally bright and sunny, with the highest rainfall occurring during the summer months of May to August. Prague has an annual precipitation of 18 inches. The rapid drop in temperature from the summer to winter bypasses a transitional autumn, resulting in more icy frosts than snowfall into the winter months.

Prague, Czech Republic Airport Information

Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is the main airport in Prague, named for its first post-Soviet Union prime minister, the poet and Velvet Revolution hero. Located six miles west of the city center, it accommodates flights to and from Europe and North America. The airport features many shops and restaurants, as well as direct access to public transportation into central Prague.

Prague, Czech Republic Ground Transportation

Rail

Czech Railways

Czech Railways is the national train operator offering service throughout the country and beyond. In Prague, there are several train stations with more connecting the outlying suburban towns and villages. The Main Railway Station is the largest and most important station in the city, seeing the highest volume of passengers each day.

Prague Public Transit Company (DPP)

The Prague Public Transit Company (DPP) manages the public transportation in the city. Redeemable on its Metro, trams, and buses, DPP tickets can be purchased at kiosks throughout the city. Fares are determined by zone.

Prague Metro

One of the busiest metro systems in Europe, Prague Metro sees an estimated 600 million people every year. Widely considered the most affordable way to travel around the city, the metro consists of three lines serving over 50 stations: Line A (green), Line B (yellow), and Line C (red). Three transfer stations intersect each line. Metro trains run daily.

Bus

Prague buses offer transportation to the outskirts of the city, linking the suburbs to downtown. Daytime buses generally run from 4:30 am to midnight with a night bus in operation every 40 minutes from midnight to 4:30 am.

Tram

The Prague tram network is the largest of its kind in the country. The network runs on both day and night routes, as well as one seasonal historical route. Daytime trams run every 10 minutes from 4:30 am to midnight. Night trams operate on opposite hours in 40-minute intervals.

Rental Cars

Rental car companies represented at the Vaclav Havel Airport Prague include Avis, Budget, Czechocar, Dvorak, Europcar, Hertz, and Sixt.

Taxi

Visitors traveling to central Prague from the airport should expect to pay approximately 550 CZK in taxi fare.

Distance To...

	Distance	Estimated Driving Time	Estimated Min. Flying Time	Estimated Flight Cost
Dresden, DE	154 km	1 hr 51 min	6 hr 40 min	CZK 8,134+
Berlin, DE	355 km	3 hr 38 min	1 hr	CZK 4,224+
Munich, DE	380 km	3 hr 37 min	55 min	CZK 4,082+
Vienna, AT	292 km	3 hr 30 min	50 min	CZK 5,362+
Frankfurt, DE	511 km	4 hr 43 min	1 hr 15 min	CZK 3,240+
Amsterdam, NL	882 km	7 hr 30 min	1 hr 30 min	CZK 4,068+