Prague Shopping Times and Method of Payments?
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I will be visiting Prague for the first time and I am having a difficult time figuring out two things:
What time do shops close (if it matters, this would be on weekdays and on Saturday during the last week of November through the 1st of October).
Do they accept / prefer cards or cash?
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asked Sep 15 '17 at 7:05
Burhan Khalid
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I will be visiting Prague for the first time and I am having a difficult time figuring out two things:
What time do shops close (if it matters, this would be on weekdays and on Saturday during the last week of November through the 1st of October).
Do they accept / prefer cards or cash?
payment-cards prague payment
asked Sep 15 '17 at 7:05
Burhan Khalid
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I almost exclusively used cash there. Prague has exchange services all over town. Carry some cash and exchange it there. Go for the ones without fee. The rate is worste, but without the fee they are actually better most of the time. Larger restaurants etc. will usually accept credit card, though.
– Ian
Sep 15 '17 at 13:27
See my answer. Cash exchange rates are fairly lousy. Definitely for European bank cards you're better of just withdrawing from an ATM... but don't take the offered rate, let your own bank settle.
– Paul Palmpje
Sep 15 '17 at 19:48
What kind of shops? The answers are going to be very different for a tiny shop on the outskirts of the city than for a large hypermarket, for example.
– svick
Sep 15 '17 at 20:53
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I will be visiting Prague for the first time and I am having a difficult time figuring out two things:
What time do shops close (if it matters, this would be on weekdays and on Saturday during the last week of November through the 1st of October).
Do they accept / prefer cards or cash?
payment-cards prague payment
asked Sep 15 '17 at 7:05
Burhan Khalid
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I will be visiting Prague for the first time and I am having a difficult time figuring out two things:
What time do shops close (if it matters, this would be on weekdays and on Saturday during the last week of November through the 1st of October).
Do they accept / prefer cards or cash?
payment-cards prague payment
payment-cards prague payment
asked Sep 15 '17 at 7:05
Burhan Khalid
34.9k366141
asked Sep 15 '17 at 7:05
Burhan Khalid
34.9k366141
asked Sep 15 '17 at 7:05
Burhan Khalid
34.9k366141
asked Sep 15 '17 at 7:05
Burhan Khalid
34.9k366141
asked Sep 15 '17 at 7:05
Burhan Khalid
34.9k366141
34.9k366141
I almost exclusively used cash there. Prague has exchange services all over town. Carry some cash and exchange it there. Go for the ones without fee. The rate is worste, but without the fee they are actually better most of the time. Larger restaurants etc. will usually accept credit card, though.
– Ian
Sep 15 '17 at 13:27
See my answer. Cash exchange rates are fairly lousy. Definitely for European bank cards you're better of just withdrawing from an ATM... but don't take the offered rate, let your own bank settle.
– Paul Palmpje
Sep 15 '17 at 19:48
What kind of shops? The answers are going to be very different for a tiny shop on the outskirts of the city than for a large hypermarket, for example.
– svick
Sep 15 '17 at 20:53
add a comment |
I almost exclusively used cash there. Prague has exchange services all over town. Carry some cash and exchange it there. Go for the ones without fee. The rate is worste, but without the fee they are actually better most of the time. Larger restaurants etc. will usually accept credit card, though.
– Ian
Sep 15 '17 at 13:27
See my answer. Cash exchange rates are fairly lousy. Definitely for European bank cards you're better of just withdrawing from an ATM... but don't take the offered rate, let your own bank settle.
– Paul Palmpje
Sep 15 '17 at 19:48
What kind of shops? The answers are going to be very different for a tiny shop on the outskirts of the city than for a large hypermarket, for example.
– svick
Sep 15 '17 at 20:53
I almost exclusively used cash there. Prague has exchange services all over town. Carry some cash and exchange it there. Go for the ones without fee. The rate is worste, but without the fee they are actually better most of the time. Larger restaurants etc. will usually accept credit card, though.
– Ian
Sep 15 '17 at 13:27
I almost exclusively used cash there. Prague has exchange services all over town. Carry some cash and exchange it there. Go for the ones without fee. The rate is worste, but without the fee they are actually better most of the time. Larger restaurants etc. will usually accept credit card, though.
– Ian
Sep 15 '17 at 13:27
See my answer. Cash exchange rates are fairly lousy. Definitely for European bank cards you're better of just withdrawing from an ATM... but don't take the offered rate, let your own bank settle.
– Paul Palmpje
Sep 15 '17 at 19:48
See my answer. Cash exchange rates are fairly lousy. Definitely for European bank cards you're better of just withdrawing from an ATM... but don't take the offered rate, let your own bank settle.
– Paul Palmpje
Sep 15 '17 at 19:48
What kind of shops? The answers are going to be very different for a tiny shop on the outskirts of the city than for a large hypermarket, for example.
– svick
Sep 15 '17 at 20:53
What kind of shops? The answers are going to be very different for a tiny shop on the outskirts of the city than for a large hypermarket, for example.
– svick
Sep 15 '17 at 20:53
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1.- Seems like the regular opening time is from 8:00 to 18:00 on weekdays with some exceptions in the shopping centers.
2.- Seems like both cash and cards are accepted but there's a preference on cash over cards, specially on restaurants and small shops. So seems it's more recommended to carry certain amount of cash, though seems there's a good amount of ATM so you won't have a problem.
Source (in Spanish):
https://www.lonelyplanet.es/destino-europa-republica-checa-praga-153-informacion-practica.html
Source (in English):
https://www.pragueexperience.com/information/tourist-information.asp
answered Sep 15 '17 at 7:18
Hugo Jiménez Hernández
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I am Dutch and in Prague at the moment. Shops in the center of town are open fairly late, modern shopping center in the old town was open at 19:30 on Thursday. Probably depends on location and type of shop.
Most restaurants and shops will take any EC bank card and you get a good exchange rate on those normally. Fee is only € 0.15 with my Dutch bank and exchange rate 25.6 or 25.7 (in that range). Withdrawing from an ATM you get the same rate, only fee is € 1.25 (my bank). DO NOT accept the offer for an exchange rate from the ATM. You'll be ripped of for about 10% or worse. Credit card? Not tried except for booking the hotel on-line.
answered Sep 15 '17 at 19:47
Paul Palmpje
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You're probably overthinking this.
Prague is now a modern city popular in the region and with tourists. The shops close when the merchants feel the commercial day is over. In practice, there's no difference between Prague and any other city. So, ~1600-1700 for retail and ~2300 for restaurants, later for bars.
Credit cards are fairly well accepted, particularly in larger establishments, but you will still need cash. Smaller establishments will always prefer cash, but again, that's the situation everywhere.
answered Sep 15 '17 at 13:54
Johns-305
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Since there is no comment to explain, the Downvote is wrong and misleading. Should be 100% ignored.
– Johns-305
Sep 16 '17 at 16:26
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3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
3 Answers
3
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
1.- Seems like the regular opening time is from 8:00 to 18:00 on weekdays with some exceptions in the shopping centers.
2.- Seems like both cash and cards are accepted but there's a preference on cash over cards, specially on restaurants and small shops. So seems it's more recommended to carry certain amount of cash, though seems there's a good amount of ATM so you won't have a problem.
Source (in Spanish):
https://www.lonelyplanet.es/destino-europa-republica-checa-praga-153-informacion-practica.html
Source (in English):
https://www.pragueexperience.com/information/tourist-information.asp
answered Sep 15 '17 at 7:18
Hugo Jiménez Hernández
562
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
1.- Seems like the regular opening time is from 8:00 to 18:00 on weekdays with some exceptions in the shopping centers.
2.- Seems like both cash and cards are accepted but there's a preference on cash over cards, specially on restaurants and small shops. So seems it's more recommended to carry certain amount of cash, though seems there's a good amount of ATM so you won't have a problem.
Source (in Spanish):
https://www.lonelyplanet.es/destino-europa-republica-checa-praga-153-informacion-practica.html
Source (in English):
https://www.pragueexperience.com/information/tourist-information.asp
answered Sep 15 '17 at 7:18
Hugo Jiménez Hernández
562
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
1.- Seems like the regular opening time is from 8:00 to 18:00 on weekdays with some exceptions in the shopping centers.
2.- Seems like both cash and cards are accepted but there's a preference on cash over cards, specially on restaurants and small shops. So seems it's more recommended to carry certain amount of cash, though seems there's a good amount of ATM so you won't have a problem.
Source (in Spanish):
https://www.lonelyplanet.es/destino-europa-republica-checa-praga-153-informacion-practica.html
Source (in English):
https://www.pragueexperience.com/information/tourist-information.asp
answered Sep 15 '17 at 7:18
Hugo Jiménez Hernández
562
1.- Seems like the regular opening time is from 8:00 to 18:00 on weekdays with some exceptions in the shopping centers.
2.- Seems like both cash and cards are accepted but there's a preference on cash over cards, specially on restaurants and small shops. So seems it's more recommended to carry certain amount of cash, though seems there's a good amount of ATM so you won't have a problem.
Source (in Spanish):
https://www.lonelyplanet.es/destino-europa-republica-checa-praga-153-informacion-practica.html
Source (in English):
https://www.pragueexperience.com/information/tourist-information.asp
answered Sep 15 '17 at 7:18
Hugo Jiménez Hernández
562
answered Sep 15 '17 at 7:18
Hugo Jiménez Hernández
562
answered Sep 15 '17 at 7:18
Hugo Jiménez Hernández
562
answered Sep 15 '17 at 7:18
Hugo Jiménez Hernández
562
562
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add a comment |
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I am Dutch and in Prague at the moment. Shops in the center of town are open fairly late, modern shopping center in the old town was open at 19:30 on Thursday. Probably depends on location and type of shop.
Most restaurants and shops will take any EC bank card and you get a good exchange rate on those normally. Fee is only € 0.15 with my Dutch bank and exchange rate 25.6 or 25.7 (in that range). Withdrawing from an ATM you get the same rate, only fee is € 1.25 (my bank). DO NOT accept the offer for an exchange rate from the ATM. You'll be ripped of for about 10% or worse. Credit card? Not tried except for booking the hotel on-line.
answered Sep 15 '17 at 19:47
Paul Palmpje
31137
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
I am Dutch and in Prague at the moment. Shops in the center of town are open fairly late, modern shopping center in the old town was open at 19:30 on Thursday. Probably depends on location and type of shop.
Most restaurants and shops will take any EC bank card and you get a good exchange rate on those normally. Fee is only € 0.15 with my Dutch bank and exchange rate 25.6 or 25.7 (in that range). Withdrawing from an ATM you get the same rate, only fee is € 1.25 (my bank). DO NOT accept the offer for an exchange rate from the ATM. You'll be ripped of for about 10% or worse. Credit card? Not tried except for booking the hotel on-line.
answered Sep 15 '17 at 19:47
Paul Palmpje
31137
add a comment |
up vote
3
down vote
up vote
3
down vote
I am Dutch and in Prague at the moment. Shops in the center of town are open fairly late, modern shopping center in the old town was open at 19:30 on Thursday. Probably depends on location and type of shop.
Most restaurants and shops will take any EC bank card and you get a good exchange rate on those normally. Fee is only € 0.15 with my Dutch bank and exchange rate 25.6 or 25.7 (in that range). Withdrawing from an ATM you get the same rate, only fee is € 1.25 (my bank). DO NOT accept the offer for an exchange rate from the ATM. You'll be ripped of for about 10% or worse. Credit card? Not tried except for booking the hotel on-line.
answered Sep 15 '17 at 19:47
Paul Palmpje
31137
I am Dutch and in Prague at the moment. Shops in the center of town are open fairly late, modern shopping center in the old town was open at 19:30 on Thursday. Probably depends on location and type of shop.
Most restaurants and shops will take any EC bank card and you get a good exchange rate on those normally. Fee is only € 0.15 with my Dutch bank and exchange rate 25.6 or 25.7 (in that range). Withdrawing from an ATM you get the same rate, only fee is € 1.25 (my bank). DO NOT accept the offer for an exchange rate from the ATM. You'll be ripped of for about 10% or worse. Credit card? Not tried except for booking the hotel on-line.
answered Sep 15 '17 at 19:47
Paul Palmpje
31137
answered Sep 15 '17 at 19:47
Paul Palmpje
31137
answered Sep 15 '17 at 19:47
Paul Palmpje
31137
answered Sep 15 '17 at 19:47
Paul Palmpje
31137
31137
add a comment |
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
You're probably overthinking this.
Prague is now a modern city popular in the region and with tourists. The shops close when the merchants feel the commercial day is over. In practice, there's no difference between Prague and any other city. So, ~1600-1700 for retail and ~2300 for restaurants, later for bars.
Credit cards are fairly well accepted, particularly in larger establishments, but you will still need cash. Smaller establishments will always prefer cash, but again, that's the situation everywhere.
answered Sep 15 '17 at 13:54
Johns-305
26.6k5491
Since there is no comment to explain, the Downvote is wrong and misleading. Should be 100% ignored.
– Johns-305
Sep 16 '17 at 16:26
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
You're probably overthinking this.
Prague is now a modern city popular in the region and with tourists. The shops close when the merchants feel the commercial day is over. In practice, there's no difference between Prague and any other city. So, ~1600-1700 for retail and ~2300 for restaurants, later for bars.
Credit cards are fairly well accepted, particularly in larger establishments, but you will still need cash. Smaller establishments will always prefer cash, but again, that's the situation everywhere.
answered Sep 15 '17 at 13:54
Johns-305
26.6k5491
Since there is no comment to explain, the Downvote is wrong and misleading. Should be 100% ignored.
– Johns-305
Sep 16 '17 at 16:26
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
You're probably overthinking this.
Prague is now a modern city popular in the region and with tourists. The shops close when the merchants feel the commercial day is over. In practice, there's no difference between Prague and any other city. So, ~1600-1700 for retail and ~2300 for restaurants, later for bars.
Credit cards are fairly well accepted, particularly in larger establishments, but you will still need cash. Smaller establishments will always prefer cash, but again, that's the situation everywhere.
answered Sep 15 '17 at 13:54
Johns-305
26.6k5491
You're probably overthinking this.
Prague is now a modern city popular in the region and with tourists. The shops close when the merchants feel the commercial day is over. In practice, there's no difference between Prague and any other city. So, ~1600-1700 for retail and ~2300 for restaurants, later for bars.
Credit cards are fairly well accepted, particularly in larger establishments, but you will still need cash. Smaller establishments will always prefer cash, but again, that's the situation everywhere.
answered Sep 15 '17 at 13:54
Johns-305
26.6k5491
answered Sep 15 '17 at 13:54
Johns-305
26.6k5491
answered Sep 15 '17 at 13:54
Johns-305
26.6k5491
answered Sep 15 '17 at 13:54
Johns-305
26.6k5491
26.6k5491
Since there is no comment to explain, the Downvote is wrong and misleading. Should be 100% ignored.
– Johns-305
Sep 16 '17 at 16:26
add a comment |
Since there is no comment to explain, the Downvote is wrong and misleading. Should be 100% ignored.
– Johns-305
Sep 16 '17 at 16:26
Since there is no comment to explain, the Downvote is wrong and misleading. Should be 100% ignored.
– Johns-305
Sep 16 '17 at 16:26
Since there is no comment to explain, the Downvote is wrong and misleading. Should be 100% ignored.
– Johns-305
Sep 16 '17 at 16:26
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I almost exclusively used cash there. Prague has exchange services all over town. Carry some cash and exchange it there. Go for the ones without fee. The rate is worste, but without the fee they are actually better most of the time. Larger restaurants etc. will usually accept credit card, though.
– Ian
Sep 15 '17 at 13:27
See my answer. Cash exchange rates are fairly lousy. Definitely for European bank cards you're better of just withdrawing from an ATM... but don't take the offered rate, let your own bank settle.
– Paul Palmpje
Sep 15 '17 at 19:48
What kind of shops? The answers are going to be very different for a tiny shop on the outskirts of the city than for a large hypermarket, for example.
– svick
Sep 15 '17 at 20:53