Short-Term Car Rental in 2026
Do you need a reliable car for a weekend family trip, a professional vehicle for an important business journey, or simply a suitable replacement car while your own vehicle is in the workshop? Short-term car rental is the perfect solution for enjoying complete mobility without a long-term commitment.
Imagine always having access to a nearly new car in perfect technical condition, without having to worry about insurance, motorway toll stickers, seasonal tyre changes, or regular servicing.
To start with, short-term car rental generally means renting a vehicle for a few hours, several days, or even a few weeks (typically for up to 2 months).
Especially when it comes to daily and weekend car rentals, many drivers wonder whether they should choose street-based, minute-by-minute car sharing instead. While information provided by different car rental companies varies considerably and competitors rarely go into much detail, we offer a transparent comparison and a comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know for a successful rental. Welcome to a more convenient way of travelling with Taggart car rental.
Short-Term Car Rental vs. Minute-Based Car Sharing: What Is the Difference?
Shared cars parked on city streets are undoubtedly a great invention when you need to make a quick 20-minute journey somewhere that is not easily accessible by public transport. However, if you are planning a full-day trip, a weekend getaway outside the city, or even a family holiday, minute-based car sharing can become an extremely expensive, stressful, and inconvenient solution.
The main disadvantages and hidden pitfalls of minute-based car sharing compared with traditional short-term car rental include the following.
The basic principle of car sharing is that you pay for every minute you spend behind the wheel. If you get stuck in city traffic or are waiting at a traffic light, the charges continue to add up. In our view, this increases driver stress. Taggart short-term car rental offers a fixed daily price. You know exactly how much you will pay, and you can sit calmly in traffic listening to your favourite radio station.
Another issue is that with shared cars, you never know who was sitting in the vehicle ten minutes before you or what condition they left the interior in. The risk of dirt, mess, or unpleasant odours is therefore relatively high. At our car rental company, 100% cleanliness is the standard, which is why every vehicle undergoes professional cleaning and disinfection before it is handed over to a customer.
Not everyone likes the fact that with car sharing, you first have to locate a vehicle in an app and then find it somewhere on the street with your phone in hand. Your car does not wait for you somewhere on the pavement with us. At Taggart, we do things differently: we prepare the vehicle and deliver it exactly where you need it.
With car-sharing apps, you simply take whatever vehicle happens to be available within a few hundred metres. With Taggart, you can be confident that if you reserve a spacious Škoda Octavia Combi, that is the vehicle you will receive.
Ending your journey with a car-sharing service is also restricted to the provider's designated zones. Short-term car rental gives you complete freedom because you have the car at your disposal for the agreed rental period. You can park it at your home, holiday cottage, or hotel, and you do not have to worry about operating zones.
Explore Our Fleet and Indicative Car Rental Prices
Our fleet focuses on nearly new, safe, and fully equipped vehicles that we regularly renew. We want everyone to find the right car, so our fleet includes everything from economical city cars to luxury sedans. To give you a better idea of your budget, we provide indicative rental prices based on the length of the rental and the selected tariff. You can always calculate the exact price on the individual vehicle page.
Our fleet includes popular vehicle categories such as:
- Compact and economical cars (e.g. Hyundai i30, Škoda Scala, Škoda Fabia). These vehicles are an ideal choice for couples, smaller families, or everyday city driving. They offer excellent manoeuvrability and very low fuel consumption. The rental price varies depending on the model, but especially on the rental period – the longer you rent the car, the lower your daily rate will be.
- Family and executive classics (e.g. Škoda Octavia Combi). These vehicles are a bestseller for long road trips to the seaside or business travel across the country. They offer a huge luggage compartment where you can easily fit family suitcases and a child's pushchair.
- Premium and highly representative vehicles (e.g. Škoda Superb with automatic transmission) are ideal if you want to make a strong impression on an important business client or are looking for maximum comfort, luxury, and space for long motorway journeys. The Superb will not disappoint.
- Robust 4x4 SUVs (e.g. Škoda Kodiaq) are an excellent solution for winter trips to the mountains, family holidays in more challenging terrain, or drivers who prefer a higher driving position and a greater sense of security on the road.
- Multi-seat vehicles and vans (e.g. Ford Tourneo Custom) are ideal if you are travelling with a larger group of friends, planning a wedding, or heading to the mountains with a group of skiers. Rental and fuel costs can be split between several people, making this an economical solution.
How Do Mileage Limits Work? Choose Unlimited Mileage
One of the most common tricks used by some budget car rental companies is extremely low mileage limits – sometimes as little as 50 km per day – hidden deep in the terms and conditions. Such a limit can be highly restrictive for longer journeys, and you may be surprised by a substantial penalty for every additional kilometre when you return the vehicle.
At Taggart, we believe in fair and transparent pricing, which is why our short-term car rental offers two transparent tariffs.
Tariff with a 200 km per Day Limit
This is our most affordable tariff and is ideal if you are planning shorter trips, driving around the local area, or taking business journeys within the region. One major advantage is that your mileage is averaged across the entire rental period. If you rent a car for 5 days, for example, you have a total allowance of 1,000 km. You are free to drive 400 km on one day and leave the car parked outside your home the next.
Unlimited Mileage Tariff
Planning a long journey abroad and do not want to constantly watch the odometer? Our unlimited mileage car rentaltariff is the ideal choice. Unlimited mileage for international travel is generally available for rentals of 6 days or more. You can travel throughout Europe knowing that your rental price remains final and that you will not face additional mileage charges when you return the car.
Want to travel abroad but only need a car for a shorter period? That is also possible. However, please note that unlimited mileage for rentals of up to 5 days applies only within the Czech Republic. When travelling abroad, a limit of 300 km per day applies.
Czech Motorway Vignette and Insurance Are Always Included
When comparing car rental prices, always check exactly what is included in the final price. With us, you do not have to worry about being pressured at the rental desk into purchasing expensive additional services.
All our vehicles include a Czech motorway vignette, so your journey to the Czech border is fully covered. Tolls and specific motorway charges in other countries are paid by the customer according to their actual route.
As for insurance, the basic rental price automatically includes an insurance package valid in the Czech Republic and most EU countries (excluding Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece), as well as Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and Monaco outside the EU. There are no hidden clauses or unpleasant surprises. Thousands of satisfied customers who return to us are proof of this.
We Can Deliver Your Rental Car to the Airport, Train Station, or Your Home
We understand that your time is valuable. That is why we do not restrict customers with rigid opening hours or require inconvenient trips to an out-of-the-way location. In addition to personal collection at our branches in Prague, we offer highly flexible car delivery and collection services:
- Arriving tired from a business trip or holiday abroad and do not want to squeeze onto public transport or overpay for a taxi? We understand. That is why we can deliver your rental car directly to the airport terminal. To allow us to accommodate potential flight delays, simply enter your flight number when making your reservation and our drivers will monitor any changes to your arrival time.
- Arriving in Prague by train or bus? We can hand over your rental car directly in front of the station, allowing you to continue your journey immediately and without unnecessary delays.
- Do not have time to travel anywhere to collect a car? Our drivers will deliver your cleaned and fuelled vehicle directly to your doorstep or company car park. When your rental ends, we will be happy to collect the vehicle from the same location.
What About the Refundable Car Rental Deposit?
Paying a refundable car rental deposit (sometimes called a car rental security deposit) is a completely standard procedure. Every car rental company needs to protect itself when entrusting customers with a vehicle worth hundreds of thousands of Czech koruna.
The difference between a fair car rental company and an unreliable provider, however, lies in transparency and in how the deposit is actually handled. With a reputable provider, the deposit serves exclusively as security for clearly defined situations. Some unfair low-cost rental companies, particularly airport providers, can instead turn deposits into an additional source of hidden revenue.
At Taggart, our car rental deposit terms are clearly defined, and we reject practices that customers unfortunately encounter elsewhere in the market.
A common tactic used by competitors is psychological pressure at the rental desk. If you refuse their expensive additional insurance, they may try to frighten you by exaggerating the potential risks and, as a "penalty", require a deposit of more than CZK 100,000 to be blocked on your payment card.
With Taggart, you do not have to worry about artificially inflated deposits. The price shown in the reservation system is the price you pay. The deposit varies according to the vehicle category, and for standard models it ranges from CZK 15,000 to CZK 35,000, making it one of the most competitive rates on the market.
Many international car rental chains strictly require an embossed credit card. If you only have a standard debit card or cash, they may refuse to provide the vehicle or pressure you into purchasing their most expensive insurance package.
We believe our services should also be accessible to customers without credit cards, which is why we accept debit cards and cash without any problems. The deposit can be blocked using a payment terminal directly with the driver when the vehicle is handed over.
If you return a car without refuelling it, some rental companies may charge not only twice the price per litre of fuel but also an excessive handling fee – sometimes more than CZK 1,000 – for the few minutes it takes to refuel the vehicle. Ordinary dirt and vehicle cleaning can be treated similarly. At Taggart, we follow a fair full-to-full fuel policy: we provide the car with a full tank and expect it back with a full tank. Routine cleaning and washing are always included in the rental price.
If the vehicle is damaged through your fault, your deposit at Taggart covers only your agreed insurance excess. Unfair providers, on the other hand, may attempt to charge the entire repair cost from the deposit, effectively charging the customer twice.
While some providers can take weeks to release your deposit, at Taggart we release the deposit or return it in cash immediately after the vehicle is returned in good condition and in accordance with the agreed terms.
In short, renting a car from us does not have to be an administrative or financial nightmare. It is a quick and transparent way to enjoy hassle-free mobility.
When Is Short-Term Car Rental Most Useful?
Our customers use short-term car rental for dozens of different personal and business situations. Some scenarios, however, come up repeatedly. Here are some of the most common ones.
A Comfortable and Spacious Car for a Weekend Getaway
Want to switch off for a few days and explore the beauty of the Czech Republic, but your personal car is too small or not ideal for motorway driving? And you do not want to spend your weekend worrying about whether it will get you there safely? Renting a comfortable car gives you greater peace of mind and comfort.
A Family Holiday Abroad Without Compromises
A road trip to Croatia or Italy can be a serious test for any vehicle. If you have a small city car, it may be perfect for your daily commute, but how will it handle steep Alpine passes? Hundreds of families rely on our spacious estate cars and SUVs, with an average vehicle age of just 11 months, providing the space and reliability they need.
A Replacement Car Available Almost Immediately
Been involved in an accident, or is your mechanic waiting for a replacement part for your vehicle? Life does not have to stop because your car is unavailable. With our replacement car rental, you can continue taking your children to school, commuting to work, and doing your shopping without any disruption to your mobility.
Short-Term Car Rental vs. Car Ownership
Of course, owning a car offers plenty of advantages. However, if you live in Prague, you may sometimes wonder whether it makes more sense to own a car or simply rent a car several times a year.
Owning a car does not only mean paying the purchase price. The true cost of car ownership lies in ongoing operating expenses that many people fail to calculate at the beginning.
When you choose short-term car rental from Taggart, you do not have to spend thousands of Czech koruna on engine oil changes, brake pads, filters, or unexpected mechanical repairs.
You also do not have to worry about storing summer and winter tyre sets, visiting a tyre service twice a year, or monitoring tyre tread depth.
Then there is the fact that a new car can lose tens of percent of its value within its first few years. With a rental car, you do not have to worry about depreciation. You simply pay when you actually need and use the vehicle. The key consideration is therefore how often you expect to travel by car.
We Will Not Leave You Stranded in an Emergency
Even with the best and newest vehicle, unexpected situations can happen on the road – from something as simple as a flat tyre to an accident that was not your fault.
These are the moments when you discover what a car rental company's customer service is really like. While customers of some low-cost rental companies or car-sharing services may struggle to get help, Taggart customers are never left to deal with a problem alone.
Every rental includes 24/7 EU roadside assistance. Our customer support line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What Should You Do If Something Goes Wrong?
- Stay calm, pull the vehicle over safely, put on your reflective vest, and place the warning triangle on the road.
- Immediately call our roadside assistance number. Our operators will guide you through the situation step by step.
- In the event of a technical breakdown or an insurance claim caused by circumstances outside the driver's control, we will immediately arrange communication with the insurance company.
- Most importantly, we do not want a breakdown or accident to ruin your holiday or business trip. We will promptly arrange a suitable replacement vehicle for you. You will not have to take the train home.
Book Your Rental Car Online in Just a Few Minutes – No Unnecessary Paperwork
Forget the old days when renting a car meant spending hours at a car rental office filling out piles of complicated contracts, penalty clauses, and forms.
We have fully digitalised and streamlined our online car rental reservation and vehicle handover process, making the entire experience as simple and convenient as possible.