Car Hire in Poland

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Rzeszów Airport Car Hire
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Flex To Go
£ 5.07 / per day
Gdansk Airport Car Hire
Mini
Toyota Aygo or comparable
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
ABBYCAR
£ 7.64 / per day
Krakow Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
Skoda Kamiq or comparable
Skoda Kamiq
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Viaggiare
£ 9.05 / per day
Warsaw Airport Car Hire
Compact
Hyundai i30 or comparable
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 9.06 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Warsaw Modlin Airport Car Hire
Compact Elite
Opel Astra or comparable
Opel Astra
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Surprice
£ 10.23 / per day
Warsaw Airport Car Hire
Mini Elite
Fiat 500 or comparable
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
WheeGo
£ 11.49 / per day
Warsaw Modlin Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
£ 12.46 / per day
Krakow Airport Car Hire
Full-size SUV
Ford Kuga or comparable
Ford Kuga
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Rentis
£ 16.29 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 18:18 on 2023-09-26.

Travel Information

Language
Polish,
English,
German
Currency
PLN
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+48
Average car hire price
£ 10.17 / per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
20 - 50 km/h
12 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 140 km/h
56 - 87 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.25 per litre
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.46 per litre
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.07 per litre

Why hire a car in Poland?

Poland is not just among the largest countries in Europe, it’s also one of the most diverse. From stunning cities to a long coastline and some of Europe’s most impressive mountains, there’s no shortage of options for having a memorable travel experience.

Poland Car Hire

One-way Car Hire in Poland

Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in Poland and drop off in another country:

  • From Poland to Germany - 495 offers from £ 7548.43 per day
  • From Poland to United Kingdom - 288 offers from £ 7548.43 per day
  • From Poland to Netherlands - 54 offers from £ 7637.26 per day
  • From Poland to Belgium - 36 offers from £ 7637.26 per day
  • From Poland to France - 45 offers from £ 7548.43 per day

Top ways to enter Poland

  • Warsaw airports. Serving over 18 million travellers annually, Warsaw Chopin Airport is by far the busiest in the country. It is located to the southwest of the city centre. Located to the northwest, and much smaller, Warsaw Modlin Airport is also a popular gateway to the capital as it is a hub for the low-cost carrier Ryanair.
  • Krakow Airport. The second-busiest in the country, Krakow John Paul II Airport offers access to the famous city of the same name, as well as the country’s southeast. The airport offers plenty of European connections and even some flights to the Middle East and the United States.
  • Katowice Airport. Serving the city of Katowice and the huge, surrounding metropolitan area of Upper Silesia, this airport provides access to the country’s south.
  • Gdansk Airport. Also known as Gdansk-Lech Walesa after the influential former president, this airport has flights by a number of low-cost carriers and provides access to the country’s Baltic coastline, especially the northern part of it.
  • Wroclaw and Poznan airports. Two other fairly busy airports with plenty of connections, they serve their respective cities, as well as much of Poland’s west.

Top cities and places to visit

  • Warsaw. Located in the heart of the country, Warsaw combines well-preserved and reconstructed architectural heritage with innovative creative energy – for many, the result is one of the most interesting national capitals in Europe. Most travellers tend to stick around the city centre as that’s where most of the landmarks are located, but it’s also worth venturing out to increasingly developing outer parts to experience a different Warsaw.
  • Gdansk. A proud seafaring city and the main hub of the Tricity Area, Gdansk is one of the finest destinations in Poland. Its classy city centre has plenty of landmarks such as the Ratusz (Town Hall), Artus Court, and St. Mary’s Church, one of the largest Gothic houses of prayer in Europe. During the summer months, Gdansk also becomes a busy gateway to Poland’s sandy Baltic beaches.
  • Krakow. Known for its medieval architecture and religious significance, Krakow is, for many visitors, the greatest destination in Poland. The Old Town is where most of the city’s landmarks are, though the Kazimierz area, just walking distance away, can be just as interesting to explore. 

Most popular hire car

The most hired car in Poland is the Volkswagen Polo. Two other popular options are the Ford Fiesta and the Skoda Fabia. The most hired car types are economy, mini, and intermediate.

Driving licence requirements

  • Poland recognizes valid foreign driver’s licenses that are written in the Latin alphabet and if you’re visiting for a period of shorter than six months. If you’re staying for longer or are living in Poland permanently, you need to acquire a local driver’s license.
  • If your driver’s license is printed in a non-Latin alphabet (Cyrillic, Arabic, etc.), you’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP).
  • Similarly, if your driver’s license doesn’t show your photograph, you might be required to have an IDP.
  • Even if you have an IDP, you must also carry your original driver’s license as you will be required to present both.
  • You must carry your driver’s license, not a copy, with you at all times. 
  • You need to have had your driver’s license for at least two years.
  • Some rental car suppliers charge a young driver fee for drivers between the ages of 22 and 25 and a senior driver fee for drivers over the age of 65.
  • There may be additional requirements depending on the car supplier and category, so make sure to check the rental conditions before booking.

Crossing Borders

Poland shares a border with Belarus, Ukraine, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Russia (the Kaliningrad exclave), and Lithuania. Poland is a member of the Schengen Area, and so are Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Poland. If you need a Schengen visa to visit Poland, you’ll also be able to visit these four other countries. 

Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia are not members of the Schengen Area. Each of these countries has its own visa policy, so you may or may not need a visa to enter them, depending on your citizenship. If you plan to visit one of these Poland’s neighbours during your rental period, we strongly advise you to get in touch with your Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance to find out about the visa requirements.

Some car rental suppliers allow you to cross international borders and even drop off your car in a different country, while others don’t. If you’d like to cross an international border during your rental period, make sure to check the terms and conditions before booking a car. Learn more about cross-border rentals in our FAQ section.

Top driving routes

  • Eastern Poland. More traditional and less urbanized than the rest of the country, Eastern Poland can be a wonderful off-the-beaten-path destination. For many, the Masurian Lakelands and ancient forests of Białowieża are what the east is all about; others prefer the historical cities of Lublin and Zamość or the highland hikes of Podkarpackie).
  • The Tatras. Speaking of mountains, there’s no better place in Poland to enjoy them than the Tatras, the Polish portion of the Carpathians. The highest peaks in the country can be easily reached if you travel south of Krakow — and the main place to be is Zakopane, a splendid winter sports resort in winter and a hiking and climbing mecca in summertime.

Car Hire Prices

  • Station wagons - starting at £ 8 per day
  • Large cars - starting at £ 9 per day
  • Medium cars - starting at £ 7 per day
  • People Carriers - starting at £ 20 per day
  • Premium cars - starting at £ 47 per day
  • Small cars - starting at £ 5 per day
  • SUVs - starting at £ 9 per day

How can I save money on my hire car?

There are several good methods to find a cheaper car for hire:

  • Compare rates of different car hire suppliers
  • Book your vehicle well in advance
  • Plan your route before you go
  • Know your fuel and mileage requirements
  • Visit in the month when the car hire prices are the cheapest. According to our data, visiting Poland is the cheapest in January when hiring a car is about 37% cheaper than the yearly average.
This information was written, fact-checked, and/or translated by our content creators.

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Top 11 Most Popular Cities in Poland

  1. Car Hire in Warsaw starting at £ 5.66 per day
  2. Car Hire in Krakow starting at £ 5.51 per day
  3. Car Hire in Wroclaw starting at £ 6.50 per day
  4. Car Hire in Katowice starting at £ 9.51 per day
  5. Car Hire in Gdansk starting at £ 7.39 per day
  6. Car Hire in Poznan starting at £ 7.68 per day
  7. Car Hire in Rzeszow starting at £ 5.07 per day
  8. Car Hire in Lublin starting at £ 12.56 per day
  9. Car Hire in Olsztyn starting at £ 15.83 per day
  10. Car Hire in Kielce starting at £ 15.83 per day

Top 10 Most Popular Destinations in Poland

  1. Car Hire at Krakow Airport starting at £ 5.51 per day
  2. Car Hire at Warsaw Airport starting at £ 5.66 per day
  3. Car Hire at Wroclaw Airport starting at £ 6.50 per day
  4. Car Hire at Katowice Airport starting at £ 9.51 per day
  5. Car Hire at Gdansk Airport starting at £ 7.39 per day
  6. Car Hire at Warsaw-Modlin Airport starting at £ 9.06 per day
  7. Car Hire at Poznan–Lawica Airport starting at £ 7.68 per day
  8. Car Hire at Rzeszów–Jasionka Airport starting at £ 5.07 per day
  9. Car Hire at Lublin Airport starting at £ 12.56 per day

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Poland the most affordable?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Poland fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Poland
£ 16.15
January
£ 15.97
February
£ 14.92
March
£ 16.13
April
£ 15.27
May
£ 18.03
June
£ 22.58
July
£ 23.33
August
£ 17.39
September
£ 18.59
October
£ 16.29
November
£ 22.55
December
The best month to hire a car in Poland is March — when the average price for a hire is £ 14.92 per day. This is 18% less than the yearly average and 36% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £ 23.33 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Poland?

Car hire lengths can vary according to the time of year. Longer periods of car hire are more common in July with an average of 9 days. Shorter periods of car hire are more common in November with an average of 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Poland
7
January
7
February
7
March
7
April
7
May
8
June
9
July
9
August
7
September
7
October
6
November
8
December

Which month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Poland?

Given the number of customers searching for a car in Poland, the month in which the highest number of people search for a hire car is August, while November is the month that sees the lowest demand for them.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Poland Compared to the Yearly Average
65%
January
76%
February
78%
March
103%
April
132%
May
132%
June
138%
July
144%
August
111%
September
80%
October
60%
November
82%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 146
Airport locations 15
Popular suppliers Flex To Go, Carwiz, Kaizen Rent, PANEK, Viaggiare
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Station wagons
Lowest price £ 5 per day
Cheapest supplier Flex To Go

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Flex To Go Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Flex To Go Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Flex To Go Volkswagen Golf 5 2 Medium cars
Flex To Go Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Flex To Go Volkswagen Tiguan 5 3 SUVs
Kaizen Rent Toyota Yaris 4 1 Small cars
Carwiz Skoda Fabia 5 2 Small cars
Viaggiare Toyota Aygo X 5 1 Small cars
Flex To Go Volkswagen Golf 5 2 Medium cars
Kaizen Rent Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Fiat 500
12 September 2023
Strip club was the best!
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
9 September 2023
Visiting various places, Baltic sea, Hortulus gardens
United Kingdom
Toyota Auris
26 August 2023
There is a lot of food you can try in centre like ‘Magnolia’ or ‘Wroclavia’
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
23 August 2023
I needed a courtesy car while traveling and Kaizen Rent did a great job 😊👍
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
27 June 2023
We went to Auschwitz which is an experience. It is hard to go there and not be effected. Salt mines was great. Informative, fun and awe inspiring. Krakow old town and surroundings is beautiful. Amazing buildings and all people we spoke to were very helpful and polite. Food was very good and cheap compared to most major European cities we have visited.
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
29 May 2023
Family time
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
18 May 2023
Unfortunately was not a leisure holiday
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
15 April 2023
It was a family visit
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
12 April 2023
visiting family for Easter
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Golf
20 February 2023
Went skiing in the south of Poland, very impressed at the quality of the resort and all it had to offer. The car was just right for getting to and from the airport to the ski resort.
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
1 February 2023
It was just to get home and back to the airport, and a few small trips
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
28 January 2023
Unfortunately had to go to emergency room to hospital but the care I received extraordinarily despite the circumstances
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
5 January 2023
Great holiday
United Kingdom
Kia Ceed
30 December 2022
Gdańsk old town, wonderful
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
19 October 2022
N/A as visiting family.
United Kingdom
Dacia Jogger
17 October 2022
We’ve rented 7 seat car for family activities. All seats were very comfortable (even the very back ones).
United Kingdom
Seat Arona
11 October 2022
We have rented a compact Seat Arona which we loved driving in small and very mountainy town. Fantastic automatic gear box.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
10 September 2022
Great country side and we visited Bieszczady region and highly recommend to all travellers. Good food, good views and sites.
United Kingdom
Skoda Scala
31 August 2022
Warsaw is an underrated city. Fascinating history and sites to see.
United Kingdom
Skoda Scala
27 August 2022
It was a family visit to Lapy/ Bialystok and a wedding near Gdansk and few relaxing days on the beautiful Baltic coast at Pogorzelica and Rewal.
United Kingdom
Renault Clio
24 August 2022
Had an 18 km hike in Góry Stołowe. Warsaw's, Fabryka Norblina is a great place to try different cuisines and drink craft beers all under one roof. Muzeum Archeologiczne in Biskupin was a tremendous day out with history and nature. Toruń has beautiful architecture and a tone of history on top of it great ice cream.
United Kingdom
VW Polo
15 August 2022
We went with my kids to the mountain lovely time
United Kingdom
VW Polo
19 July 2022
It was family visiting trip
United Kingdom
Toyota Verso
18 June 2022
Historic place to visit in Lublin and value for money.
United Kingdom
VW Polo
26 May 2022
As mentioned above, speed of the service, friendly staff and reliable cars on the offer
United Kingdom
Skoda Fabia
3 April 2022
Krakow is a beautiful city, wawel is superb, and the food is excellent. If you like history and shopping this is a must go to place.
United Kingdom
Fiat Panda
13 March 2022
Professional service and very friendly staff
United Kingdom
VW Polo
11 October 2021
Good all round. Staff were pleasant and helpful.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Car Net
9.3 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Target Rent
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
133
Total rental companies
33
Average daily price
£ 10.17
Lowest daily price
£ 5.07
Total cars available
9125

Top 33 Hire Companies in Poland in 2023

Car Net
Car Net
Remarkable 9.3 / 86 reviews
35 locations
£ 15 - £ 70
PANEK
PANEK
Remarkable 9.2 / 1152 reviews
63 locations
£ 20 - £ 73
Kaizen Rent
Kaizen Rent
Remarkable 9.2 / 308 reviews
11 locations
£ 12 - £ 122
Flex To Go
Flex To Go
Remarkable 9.1 / 1727 reviews
10 locations
£ 5 - £ 47
Carwiz
Carwiz
Remarkable 9.1 / 1092 reviews
23 locations
£ 8 - £ 315
Keddy
Keddy
Remarkable 9.1 / 157 reviews
15 locations
£ 29 - £ 48
Europcar
Europcar
Remarkable 9.1 / 107 reviews
24 locations
£ 30 - £ 80
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9 / 208 reviews
11 locations
£ 12 - £ 132
Hertz
Hertz
Remarkable 9 / 32 reviews
20 locations
£ 26 - £ 160
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Outstanding 8.9 / 342 reviews
23 locations
£ 8 - £ 30
Viaggiare
Viaggiare
Outstanding 8.9 / 171 reviews
2 locations
£ 6 - £ 56
WheeGo
WheeGo
Outstanding 8.8 / 220 reviews
8 locations
£ 11 - £ 4726
Rentis
Rentis
Outstanding 8.8 / 178 reviews
86 locations
£ 10 - £ 326
SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 8.8 / 57 reviews
12 locations
£ 23 - £ 753
RightCars
RightCars
Outstanding 8.7 / 100 reviews
2 locations
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Outstanding 8.6 / 488 reviews
9 locations
£ 11 - £ 206
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.6 / 17 reviews
13 locations
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.6 / 15 reviews
33 locations
£ 25 - £ 101
United Rent A Car
United Rent A Car
Outstanding 8.6 / 13 reviews
1 location
£ 10 - £ 283
Surprice
Surprice
Outstanding 8.5 / 502 reviews
13 locations
National
National
Outstanding 8.5
9 locations
Sicily By Car
Sicily By Car
Outstanding 8.5
5 locations
£ 17 - £ 53
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.4 / 37 reviews
18 locations
£ 13 - £ 135
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.4 / 25 reviews
28 locations
£ 21 - £ 95
United International Car Rentals Poland
United International Car Rentals Poland
Outstanding 8.4 / 4 reviews
3 locations
£ 23 - £ 93
Autounion
Autounion
Outstanding 8.3 / 449 reviews
18 locations
£ 11 - £ 296
NUCarrentals
NUCarrentals
Outstanding 8.3 / 11 reviews
1 location
£ 9 - £ 16
Interrent
Interrent
Outstanding 8.3
2 locations
AddCar
AddCar
Outstanding 8.1 / 429 reviews
25 locations
£ 9 - £ 699
ABBYCAR
ABBYCAR
Outstanding 8.1 / 43 reviews
11 locations
£ 8 - £ 135
Global Rent a Car
Global Rent a Car
Outstanding 8 / 1446 reviews
25 locations
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Great 7.9 / 8 reviews
7 locations
£ 14 - £ 178
Target Rent
Target Rent
Great 7.3 / 15 reviews
1 location
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