In the Czech Republic you can drive your own car or rent a car. For a personal car, have all the documents - the rights, technical passport, insurance ("green card").
With the rental of vehicles in the Czech Republic is unlikely to have problems - there are many rental companies and a large selection of cars. Rent can be done, including at the train stations. The tenant must be at least 21 years old, he must have an international driving license and a credit card, and he must deposit a deposit. And still, if you are traveling to the Czech Republic during the holiday period, book the car in advance.
Czech roads differ in quality - roads of the first class are made according to European standards, other roads, including urban roads, are worse. Many roads are being repaired, some are not equipped with car signs at all. Long traffic jams are possible on the roads.
Intercity routes, including the international highway E50 Russia (Makhachkala - Novoshakhtinsk) - Czech Republic (Brno - Prague - Plzen) - France (Paris - Brest), are paid. You will need to buy a coupon, indicating the payment of road tax. The coupon can be purchased at gas stations along the roads.
Basic rules for traveling on Czech roads:
- to have insurance in the event of an accident;
- being behind the wheel in a sober state;
- always fasten your seat belts;
- in driving, be sure to engage the dipped beam;
- the driver does not talk on his mobile phone while driving;
- to observe the speed of movement in localities not more than 50 km / h, outside populated areas not more than 90 km / h, on motorways not more than 130 km / h.
Parking areas in the Czech Republic are marked in different colors, depending on the parking time. Although this is more expensive, it is preferable to use paid parking, rather than relying on car alarms.
The historical centers of Czech cities, as a rule, are paved with cobblestones and closed to traffic of any motor transport. Be careful when choosing walking shoes and be careful when driving on uneven cobbles.
Natalia Dorovskaya