Car Rental at Krakow Airport

Airport travel guide

Known as Poland’s cultural capital, Krakow is one of the best historical destinations in the country, if not all of Europe. Many, though not all, of the city’s highlights are located in the UNESCO-recognized historic center. Situated in Poland's mountainous southeast, Krakow can also serve as a gateway to many natural landmarks. These are five of the most interesting destinations in and around Krakow:

• Old Town. Historically and culturally important and nowadays eagerly visited by thousands of tourists every year, Krakow’s Old Town remains as busy as ever. While trying to name all of the attractions that can be found in it would be futile, seeing the Royal Castle, Wawel Cathedral, and the Marquet Square would be a highlight of any visit.
• Wawel Cathedral. Instantly recognizable from the countless postcards – and, more recently, YouTube videos and Instagram reels – the Archcathedral Basilica of Saint Stanislaus and Saint Wenceslaus is one of the main symbols of Krakow. Located on a hill of the same name and first built around 1,000 years ago, the house of prayer’s three distinct towers dominate the skyline of Old Krakow, and, once you go inside, has an equally beautiful interior.
• Kazimierz. Also part of the Old Town, the district of Kazimierz is worthy of special mention. Historically distinct —it used to be a separate city and was also the home of Krakow’s once-sizeable Jewish community — it boasts attractions like a number of well-preserved synagogues, churches in the traditional Polish Gothic style, and an atmosphere like no place else.
• Museums. Krakow is known not just for its scenic facades and mighty churches but also as a great place for anyone curious to learn something new at one of the city’s many museums and galleries. There’s literally tens of them, but some of the most interesting ones include the sophisticated National Museum (also called the MTK), Ethnographic Museum, and Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology.
• Ojców National Park. Ojców might be neither the largest nor the most famous national park of Poland, but its stunning cliffs and karst formations still make it the pride of Krakow County. Home to about 5,500 species of wildlife and over 400 caves, the park is only about 20 km (12 miles) north of the center of Krakow and can be reached by car in 35-40 minutes.

Top international routes

• Warsaw
• Frankfurt
• Amsterdam
• Munich
• Dubai
• London
• Vienna
• Copenhagen
• Helsinki
• Oslo

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

• Small cars - from $19 per day
• Medium cars - from $18 per day
• Large cars - from $25 per day
• SUVs - from $19 per day
• Station wagons - from $18 per day
• Premium cars - from $45 per day
• Vans - from $50 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.

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