Car Rental at Krakow Airport
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:02 on 2021-01-25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
Polish
Currency
PLN
Country code
48
Traffic direction
Right-hand
Speed limit out of town
90 km/h
56 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Airport Car Rental
Get your rental car at Krakow Airport and then drive to the city center! Unlike Warsaw and many other European cities, Krakow suffered relatively little damage during World War II. So make sure you visit its beautiful and well-preserved Old Town—and impressive buildings like St. Florian’s Gate and Wawel Castle, too. Go for a leisurely stroll through Planty Park (it encircles the old town) or take a boat ride on the Vistula River and enjoy the cityscapes from onboard.
Drive your rental to the Kazimierz district to learn about the city’s Jewish history and see its beautiful old synagogues. Then head to a restaurant for a meal of oscypek cheese made in the Tatra Mountains, żurek soup, and pierogi dumplings. Don’t miss out on delicious Krakow street foods like zapiekanka, either!
Krakow’s a great destination, but the surrounding area has even more to offer. With a longer term car rental you can drive to the nearby mountains and into Slovakia, head north to Warsaw and coastal Gdansk, or even visit the neighboring Czech Republic or Ukraine. Picking up your rental car at Krakow Airport and dropping it off at a different location is easy. Start planning your vacation today!
Krakow Airport is also known as John Paul II International Airport Kraków–Balice and Międzynarodowy Port Lotniczy im. Jana Pawła II Kraków–Balice.
Find out more about renting a car in Poland in our complete guide.
Top international routes
- Frankfurt
- London
- Munich
- Amsterdam
- Vienna
- Copenhagen
Main airlines
Ryanair, easyJet, LOT Polish Airlines, Jet2.com, Lufthansa, and Norwegian Air Shuttle
Terminals
The single Krakow Airport terminal serves both local and international flights. Its construction was completed in late 2016.
Location
Krakow Airport is about 11 km (6.8 miles) west of Krakow city center. Motorways S52 and 7 and Aleja 29 Listopada are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $31 per day
- Large cars - from $39 per day
- Medium cars - from $23 per day
- People Carriers/Vans - from $64 per day
- Premium cars - from $70 per day
- Small cars - from $18 per day
- SUVs - from $49 per day
Car rental desks
Many offices are located either next to the baggage claim area or in the parking area outside the main airport building.
Services and facilities
You’ll find several food stands, bars, and restaurants, as well as many shops, including a duty-free outlet for passengers traveling outside of the EU. There are also ATMs, baby changing rooms, a post office, a lost and found office, an observation deck, and a chapel. The airport is mostly accessible to travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Orlen gas station, located at Aleksandrowice 130, can be reached in less than five minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations nearby.
Popular one-way rentals
- Warsaw (344 km / 214 mi)
- Katowice (67 km / 42 mi)
- Wroclaw (258 km / 160 mi)
- Kiev Railway Station (865 km / 537 mi)
- Berlin Adlershof (598 km / 371 mi)
- Saint Petersburg Moscovsky Railway Station (1,478 km / 918 mi)
Airport info
Krakow Airport (KRK)
- IATA: KRK
- ICAO: EPKK
- Name: Krakow Airport (KRK)
- Size: Large Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 46,264
- Distance from City: 6.8 miles / 11 km W of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +48 12 2855120
- Email: airport@krakowairport.pl
Top 16 Locations near Krakow Airport
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Car Rental at Kraków Train Station from $11.70 per day1.9 km / 1.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Katowice Airport from $9.02 per day77.7 km / 48.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport from $6.29 per day147.7 km / 91.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Lodz Lublinek Airport from $15.50 per day189.8 km / 117.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Lublin Airport from $15.50 per day235.3 km / 146.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Piaseczno Train Station from $111.89 per day236.2 km / 146.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Warsaw Airport from $8.39 per day245.6 km / 152.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Wroclaw Airport from $8.82 per day246.0 km / 152.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Warsaw-Modlin Airport from $7.60 per day271.1 km / 168.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Poznan Train Station from $22.04 per day336.3 km / 208.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Poznan–Lawica Airport from $8.72 per day341.4 km / 212.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Bydgoszcz Airport from $14.59 per day365.0 km / 226.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Olsztyn-Mazury Airport from $15.50 per day388.2 km / 241.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Gdansk Train Station from $13.89 per day486.8 km / 302.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Gdansk Airport from $7.64 per day491.5 km / 305.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Szczecin Goleniow Airport from $15.50 per day524.0 km / 325.6 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Krakow Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Krakow Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Krakow Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Krakow Airport is February when prices for an Economy class start from $34.72. You can see that this is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in November (when rental prices start at $87.92 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most popular rental length at Krakow Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in November the average rental period is 11 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest car rental month at Krakow Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Krakow Airport in May, while the fewest number of travelers rent in September.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AddCar | Skoda Fabia | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Global Rent a Car | VW Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Global Rent a Car | VW Golf STW | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
| Ace Rent a car | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| AddCar | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Global Rent a Car | VW Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Global Rent a Car | Smart For Four | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Global Rent a Car | VW Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Global Rent a Car | VW Tiguan | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Surprice | Opel Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our Customers Reviews
DG
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
October 9, 2020
Must see.
WM
United Kingdom
Opel Astra
August 5, 2020
Krakow is the One of the magical cities of Europe and specially Rynek at night is my favourite. Lots of history and friendly people.
IB
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
July 22, 2020
When arriving at krakow airport I would recommend to hire a car which is located somewhere by the airport like the the ACE car rental.
CG
United Kingdom
Opel Astra
November 20, 2019
Had a great time. Roads are in excellent condition. It can be difficult to navigate around Krakow and I was unsure of some of the rules but had no problems once I had acclimated.
AK
Ukraine
Opel Corsa
October 29, 2019
I would like to recommend to visit a castle in Ogrodzienec. It's very beautiful
DS
Israel
Toyota Corolla
October 9, 2019
we loved our visit in poland
AG
Ireland
Mercedes Benz E Class
August 18, 2019
Very easy to get around the city in this car.
SS
United States of America (USA)
Opel Astra
August 16, 2019
Great city with magical old town square.
GT
United Kingdom
VW Polo
July 20, 2019
Krakow is brilliant. Great to walk around and lots to see. Good value for money. Out of town the Salt Mine is a must but precook to avoid long queues at ticket desk
Top 16 Suppliers at Krakow Airport in 2021
505761461
KAPITANA MEDWECKIEGO 1, BALICE
$15 - $111
+48122577900
UL. KPT. MEDWECKIEGO 1
$35 - $50
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
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Sun:08:00-23:59
Carwiz
+48666052081
Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1,32-083 Balice
Working hours
Mon:08:00-21:00
Tue:08:00-21:00
Wed:08:00-21:00
Thu:08:00-21:00
Fri:08:00-21:00
Sat:08:00-21:00
Sun:08:00-21:00
+48665800000
Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1, 32-083 Balice, Krakow
$16 - $67
+48126393216
Kpt. M. Medweckiego 1
$16 - $57
+48128810942
Kapitana Mieczyslawa Medweckiego 1 32-083
Enterprise
+48505761461
KAPITANA MEDWECKIEGO 1, BALICE
$16 - $121
+48881220551
Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1, 32-083 Balice
$14 - $52
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-20:00
Sun:08:00-20:00
Europcar
+4848665301617
MEDWECKIEGO 1
$24 - $39
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-23:59
Wed:08:00-23:59
Thu:08:00-23:59
Fri:08:00-23:59
Sat:08:00-23:59
Sun:08:00-23:59
+48881220320
Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1, 32-083 Balice
$12 - $60
Avis
+48221139153
Airport-terminal1-arrival Hall Kapitana Medweckiego 1
$25 - $103
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:59
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sun:16:00-20:00
Budget
+48221139100
Krakow Balice AirportBalice Int'l Airport
$21 - $98
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-16:00
Fri:08:00-16:00
505761461
Kapitana Medweckiego 1
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
+48123337313
Kapitana Mieczyslawa Medweckiego 3, 32-083 Balice
$9 - $76
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:59
Tue:07:00-23:59
Wed:07:00-23:59
Thu:07:00-23:59
Fri:07:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-23:59
Sun:07:00-23:59
+48533333985 / +48668330961 / +18778223872
Olszanicka 174, 30-241 Kraków, Poland
$13 - $230
Working hours
Mon:00:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-23:59
Sat:00:00-23:59
Sun:00:00-23:59
+48576349439 / +48536743630
Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1, 32-083 Balice, Parking Orange P1
$10 - $72
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
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Sun:07:00-23:00