Car Rental in Plzen

Plzeň is the capital of West Bohemia and world-famous for the Pilsner Urquell brewery, located about 90 km southwest of Prague and 60 km from the German border at Waidhaus. With 1 rental company at Hotel U Zvonu in the city center, you can easily pick up a rental car and explore the region or take a day trip to Bavaria. Plzeň's historic city center with its Gothic cathedral is one of Bohemia's most beautiful.

From Plzeň city center, it's 60 km to Waidhaus/Rozvadov at the German border and from there 120 km to Nuremberg. Karlovy Vary (spa town) is 80 km to the north and Český Krumlov is 120 km to the south. Book your rental car in advance if you visit during Pilsner Fest in October – the city is packed with visitors.

Drive to Šumava National Park (80 km to the south) for pristine nature and beautiful driving roads along the Bohemian Forest. German motorways begin shortly after the border – choose a car suitable for autobahn speeds if you plan to drive into Bavaria. How long does it take to drive from Plzeň to Prague?

It's about 90 km to the east via highway D5/E50, which takes approximately 55 minutes. Can I drive to Munich from Plzeň with a rental car? Munich is about 240 km to the west via E50 and German A93.

Check that cross-border driving to Germany is allowed. Where is Hotel U Zvonu located in relation to the Pilsner Urquell brewery? Hotel U Zvonu is located in Plzeň's city center, about 1.5 km from the Pilsner Urquell brewery – easy to reach on foot or by car.

We compare prices from all major providers at Plzeň Center Hotel U Zvonu so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.