Hello again,
I have another question about Prague. I will be arriving at Prague airport but won't have any Czech currency on me. I was thinking of withdrawing cash at the airport ATM (something I always do at Frankfurt or any other main airport). But I was reading that even the ATMs at the Prague airport are not always safe. Any recommendations of where to withdraw cash? I will need the cash to pay for my cab ride (pre arranged) to the hotel in the city.
Thanks.
Unsafe in what way? Someone pasting a skimmer on it? Someone standing behind you and stealing your PIN? Getting mugged?
there really is no problem,i have used ATM's in the airport many times. avoid the travelex one in the arrivals area as they have a lousy exchange rate 9so i am told) but there are several other ones in the main Foyer of both terminals in Prague. Try and get an odd number of czech crowns ie 2,600.or 3,900 as youare likely to get a few smaller notes .I once took out 6000kc and ended up with 3x 2000kc notes and these are not that popular especially when trying to pay for smaller purchases.
What many do is that they change a small amount before you leave. Once they arrive you can get into town. Once in town, find an ATM connected to a bank and withdraw the max. If anything happens you can always walk into the bank and seek help.
I withdrew money from an ATM in the Prague airport last year, and I had no problems or concerns whatsoever. Only thing I'd say though is that it did take a little while to find one - but just keep following the signs to baggage claim/ground transportation and you'll find them.
No problem with ATMs at the airport. Fee is the same as in the city. They are no more unsafe than any others.
Thank you everyone for your response... I just landed this morning in Prague from Munich and as Steve said, I walked straight to the baggage claim and they had some ATMs there where I was able to withdraw cash!!
Thanks much... now excited to explore the city!!
