Car Hire at Prague Train Station - Visiting Prague in Style

Situated a short stroll from the city centre, Prague Train Station is the main transport facility for the Czech capital. Inaugurated in the second half of the 19th century, it is housed inside a handsome building divided into several sections with a full complement of on-site services available to travellers. Officially called Praha Hlavni Nadrazi (which simply translates to Prague Main Railway Station), it is the country's busiest railway hub and today caters for over 50 million passengers each year. Besides regular local services to numerous Czech cities such as Brno, Plzeň, České Budějovice and Olomouc, it provides regular direct connections to several key destinations in the neighbouring countries of Poland, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Germany and beyond.

Prague is a tourism treasure trove with a wealth of attractions to be found in a relatively compact area. Start with a stroll across Charles Bridge, a Gothic masterpiece dating from the mid-14th century before photographing the city's old Town Hall with its world-famous Astronomical Clock, the world's oldest still in existence. And no sightseeing tour of Prague is complete without a visit to Prague Castle situated high on a hill overlooking the city centre. With a car rental from Prague Train Station you'll have the whole of the city at your disposal as well as the pick of the best day-trip excursions, such as a visit to Kutná Hora, a charming town with many unique attractions in the Central Bohemian Region some 80 kilometres from the capital.

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Station Information

Notable for its striking architecture, Prague Train Station has a long and fascinating history. It first opened in 1871 as Franz Josef Station (after Franz Joseph I of Austria) and was later modified by the famous Czech architect Josef Fanta in the early 20th century. Major improvements and extension work took place in the 1970s with the addition of a new terminal building, metro station and adjacent car park. Today the station has 8 platforms numbered 1-8 starting on the west side close to the main entrance, which is just off the city centre.

Where to pick up a car rental at Prague Train Station

Several international companies offer car hire at Prague Train Station, including Budget, Enterprise and Sixt. Most of the vehicle rental suppliers are located either on the station premises (such as Budget and Sixt) or close to the main entrance with the main pick-up/drop-off point situated in a large on-site car park. It's important to make sure that you have all the necessary documents with you when you arrive to collect your vehicle, including your car hire voucher, credit card (in the main driver's name), passport and a valid driving licence.

	Budget at Prague Train Station Hlavní nádraží ČD Prague, Czech Republic 110 00 +420 602 165 108	Opening Hours: Daily 8am-8pm
	Enterprise at Prague Train Station At the end of platform 1B Prague, Czech Republic 120 00 +420 734 171 938	Opening Hours: Daily 8am-6pm
	Sixt at Prague Train Station Parkoviště Střechy Nádraží Prague, Czech Republic 120 00 +420 222 324 995	Opening Hours: Daily 8am-8pm

Station facilities

Travellers picking up their car rental at Prague Train Station will find an impressive range of services and amenities in and around the main concourse. There's a convenient luggage-storage department open 24/7 (for visitors who want to store their bags and enjoy some sightseeing) and a good selection of bars, cafés and eateries close to the main entrance. The long list of other station facilities includes WCs, waiting rooms, ticket offices, bookshops, a chemist, currency exchange offices, cashpoints (ATMs) and an efficient public transport information centre.

How to get to and from Prague Train Station

Collecting your car hire at Prague Train Station is quick and easy thanks to its central location and the fact that it is very well connected to the city's extensive public transport system. Its metro station is called Hlavni Nadrazi and is a part of line C (red), plus it is served by tram lines 5, 8, 9, 15 and 26, as well as night-service tram lines 92, 95 and 58. Several bus routes pass by the station, including numbers 905, 907, 908 and 911. The stop for the AE (Airport Express) bus service to Prague Airport is in front of the station's entrance.

Parking tips

Prague has plenty of parking options for people choosing to rent a car at Prague Train Station and visit all the main tourist attractions. Street parking is widely available but make sure you avoid the Blue Zones which are strictly for residents and businesses. Prague's Orange Zones offer short-term paid parking for visitors and Purple Zones provide 24-hour paid parking options for visitors (payment for both zones can be made using a parking meter or through an app). Garage parking is plentiful in and around the city centre with Rudolfinum Parking Garage (on Náměstí Jana Palacha) open 24/7 and Parking Centrum (entrance on Wilsonova Street and also open 24/7) being two of the inner city's largest car parks. A popular option for tourists are the many P+R (park and ride) car parks where you can leave your vehicle for a small fee and use public transport to see the top sights.

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Prague Train Station