Miami
United States
Prague
Czech Republic
Miami
Prague
π° Budget
π‘οΈ Safety
Miami
Most tourist areas of Miami β South Beach, Wynwood, the Design District, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne β are safe for visitors. Petty theft, car break-ins, and pickpocketing are the main concerns. Some neighborhoods north and west of downtown have higher crime and tourists have no reason to go there. Spring break season (March) and major events bring rowdy crowds to South Beach.
Prague
Prague is one of the safest major cities in Europe. Violent crime is very rare. The main risks are petty theft and tourist-targeted scams, particularly in Old Town Square, on Charles Bridge, and in crowded areas around Wenceslas Square.
β Ratings
π€οΈ Weather
Miami
Miami has a tropical monsoon climate β warm to hot year-round, with a distinct wet season (May-October) and dry season (November-April). Ocean breezes moderate coastal temperatures. The "dry season" is the peak tourist season with near-perfect weather, while summer brings heat, humidity, and thunderstorms.
Prague
Prague has a continental climate with warm summers and cold, sometimes snowy winters. Spring and autumn are pleasant but changeable. The city looks magical in every season β sun-drenched summer evenings and snow-dusted spires both have their charm.
π Getting Around
Miami
Miami is a sprawling, car-centric city. Public transit exists but is limited compared to New York or Chicago β the Metrorail runs a single main corridor, the Metromover is a free downtown people-mover, and buses fill gaps. Rideshare is extremely popular, and many visitors rent cars to reach the Everglades, the Keys, or Fort Lauderdale.
Walkability: South Beach is very walkable β tight grid, flat, with Lincoln Road pedestrianized and Ocean Drive full of life. Wynwood, the Design District, and Coconut Grove are also walkable neighborhood-scale. Between neighborhoods, however, distances are long and rideshare is usually necessary. Avoid walking across causeways.
Prague
Prague has excellent public transit operated by DPP (Dopravni podnik Prahy). The metro, trams, and buses all use the same ticket. A 30-minute ticket costs 30 CZK and a 24-hour pass costs 120 CZK. Buy tickets from machines at metro stations or use the PID Litacka app.
Walkability: Prague's historic center is very walkable and best explored on foot. The core (Old Town, Mala Strana, Josefov) is compact β you can walk from Old Town Square to Prague Castle in about 25 minutes. Cobblestones are everywhere so wear comfortable shoes.
The Verdict
Choose Miami if...
you want Art Deco beaches, Cuban cafecito, Wynwood street art, legendary nightlife, and day trips to the Keys or Everglades
Choose Prague if...
you want a fairy-tale old town, cheap beer, Gothic architecture, and one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities