Parking in Prague to Become Cheaper During Christmas
Prague Morning

Parking fees in Prague will be reduced during the Christmas period, offering drivers more affordable options from December 23 until January 3.
This temporary price reduction applies to mixed and visitor parking zones, where an hourly rate will be charged for all-day parking.
The new rates will be in effect from Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3, in purple and orange zones, which are commonly used by non-residents.
The price reduction applies only to sections where parking does not operate in the all-week mode. These are typically areas where parking is free on weekends, so drivers can expect significant savings during the Christmas period.
Depending on the location, drivers will pay between 20 and 80 CZK per day to park. To check the parking zone of a specific area, drivers can use mapy.cz.
Electric Cars Lose Their Parking Benefits
Starting at the turn of the year, two changes will be implemented, following a decision made by Prague city councilors months ago. The first is the end of the special parking privileges for electric cars, which have previously been allowed to park without paying fees.
Zdeněk Hřib, Deputy Mayor of Prague, advocated for ending this benefit, arguing that electric cars occupy public spaces just like any other vehicle and should no longer be exempt from parking fees.
Hřib also pointed out that Prague now has an extensive network of chargers for electric vehicles, making further incentives unnecessary.
The association of electric car owners protested the change, claiming it marked the end of one of the few advantages available to electric vehicle owners in the Czech Republic.
Changes to Parking Permits
Another significant change involves the cancellation of portable parking permits, which allowed drivers to park without a fixed connection to a specific license plate. These permits were commonly used by hotel guests, but were often exploited by companies that bought large quantities of them and rented them out for profit.
Ongoing Parking Reform Efforts
A year ago, Prague officials completed a draft decree aimed at overhauling the city’s parking system. This reform would introduce a fee for entering certain areas of the city center for the first time, addressing issues related to congestion and the increasing number of vehicles.
Despite initial expectations that the reform would take effect in October, the proposal has faced criticism from some city districts and coalition parties.
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