Free floating car sharing in Prague for travelers

I will go to Prague. I am looking, just in case I may need that, for a car sharing service like car2go, the same you find in Berlin, Wien and Rome.

I have tried to google for some, but didn't get satisfying info. Since I will be on vacation for a few days I require my car sharing service:

To run entirely from phone. I can subscribe with my cc and even send them a photo of my European driver's license, but I won't be likely interested in getting a pay-once member card at a fixed place
To be free floating. It will be an alternative to taxi, so I want to search for a car from wherever I am
To speak English. Car4way looks like speaking Czech only
To allow foreigners. It actually took a lot of time for some of my local car sharing services to allow foreign drivers, but eventually now they do

What are car sharing options in Prague?

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Best Answer

I'm an active Car4Way user and I can tell you with 100% confidence the service you're interested in does not exist as of 2017. Car4Way comes closest to what you need - the cars are free floating, they speak English and they allow foreigners. However registration can only be done with a visit to their office and being a foreigner you would have to leave a 5000CZK deposit.

Use Uber, Liftago (the local Uber competitor) or public transportation instead. Another option is to rent a car from a traditional car rental agency, which should also be cheaper than Car4Way if you need it for at least one day.

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Is there Zipcar in Europe?

Zipcar operates primarily in Great Britain and France, plus Barcelona and Istanbul. Car2go, which rents the smallest Smart model, operates mostly in Germany and Italy, plus Amsterdam, Madrid, and Vienna.

How do you use SHARE NOW car?

Here's how it works:

Locate a car near you using the app.

Tap 'Reserve' and make it yours.

When you're at the car, tap 'Start' in the app.

Use Face-ID or enter your 4-digit PIN.

The car unlocks automatically.

To start the engine, press the Start/Stop button.

Arrived at your destination? End the trip via the app.

Did car2go go out of business?

The car-share service Share Now, formerly known as Car2Go, said Wednesday it will shut down operations in North America early next year. The German company, which recently merged with the car-share service DriveNow under the name Share Now, says its last day of service will be Feb. 29, 2020.

Do you need a car in Prague?

It's not necessary to own a car. In fact, owning a car could be an inconvenience in big cities such as Prague, where parking is extremely limited and car break-ins have been known to occur. Arranging a local Czech drivers' licence can also be a long and difficult process.

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