Prague guide
🇨🇿 Packing List
What to pack for Prague
In November, Prague is typically cold, light rain possible (2°C - 7°C). Pick the month you travel and the list changes with it.
Prague essentials
- Smart-casual outfits (skip gym wear for dinners)
Documents
- Photo ID
- Passport (valid 6+ months)
- Visa / e-visa printout
- Return / onward flight tickets
- Travel insurance policy
- Hotel booking confirmations
- Passport-size photographs (2-4)
- Photocopies / phone photos of passport and tickets, stored separately
Clothing
- Casual day outfits
- One smart-casual outfit for dinners
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm insulated coat
- Thermal base layers
- Warm hat, gloves and scarf
- Warm socks
- Compact umbrella
- Undergarments and sleepwear
- Enough outfits for 7 days (6 sets)
- Light rain jacket or poncho
- Boots
- One dressy evening outfit for celebrations
- Warm layers for outdoor Christmas markets
Toiletries & health
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, and toiletries
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Personal medication with prescription
- Basic first-aid: band-aids, painkillers, ORS
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Lip balm and moisturiser for cold, dry air
- Czech cuisine is hearty — svíčková, knedlíky (dumplings), trdelník. Beer is cheaper than water.
Electronics
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Camera (optional)
- Power adaptor: Type C/E plugs (European), 230V.
Money
- Debit / credit cards
- Local currency: Czech Koruna (CZK)
Local know-how
- Local SIM: O2, T-Mobile, Vodafone. SIMs at airports and shops. Good prices.
- Taxi overcharging - use apps (Bolt, Uber) or agree price beforehand
- November highlights: Velvet Revolution Anniversary; Christmas markets open