Jul 29, 2026

From Old Town to Main Station: Tourist Charged €150 for Short Taxi Ride

Prague Morning

A tourist has reported an alleged taxi scam in Prague, claiming that a journey from Old Town Square to Prague Main Railway Station ended with an unexpectedly high fare and a disputed payment.

The incident reportedly took place on July 25 at around 16:15. According to the complaint, the driver charged CZK 980 for the ride, an amount the passenger said was far higher than the expected price for such a short distance.

The tourist claims that the driver refused to accept payment by card and requested cash instead.

“I paid him 100 Euros for the fare. He just took the note, swapped it and lied to me saying what I gave was 100 in Czech currency, and demanded me to pay the remaining 50 euro taxi fare,” the tourist said in his complaint.

“So I paid the initial 100 euro that was swapped, plus the 50 euro taxi fare.”

According to the passenger, the total amount paid for the ride was therefore €150 (over 3,600 CZK). He said he was rushing to catch a train to Bratislava and was unable to resolve the dispute at the scene.

The tourist also claimed that no receipt was provided after the payment. According to his account, the driver said an invoice would be sent by email, but it was never received.

The case has been reported to the relevant authorities, while details of the incident have also been shared online to raise awareness among other visitors.

Travellers are also encouraged to use established taxi applications or services recommended by hotels, restaurants, and official tourist information centres. Paying by card and confirming the expected price in advance can help avoid disputes.