Car rental in Krakow
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CarFree | Wypożyczalnia Samochodów Kraków Lotnisko
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★ 4.3(195 reviews)KAIZEN RENT Wypożyczalnia samochodów Kraków | Lotnisko Balice
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Bookingcar's insights Krakow
Explore the latest trends and booking tips. The data is based on booking statistics from the past six months.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Krakow?
Over the past 72 hours, the lowest car-hire prices in Krakow came from Alamo (€11/day), Enterprise (€13/day) and Hertz (€14/day). The cheapest of all was Alamo, Kpt, Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1, 32-083 Balice, Poland — about 1.8 miles from the city centre.
What is the most popular rental car in Krakow?
Mini cars are the most popular choice in Krakow, costing around €17/day on average. Some drivers have found deals from as little as €9/day.
Krakow car rental price comparison by vehicle type
How much does it cost to hire a Mini car in Krakow?
Mini car hire in Krakow typically costs around €17 per day. Prices are lowest in Feb, averaging €12 per day — roughly 29% below the yearly average. Mini cars are usually 60% cheaper than the average car hire in Krakow.
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Practical Information for Drivers
Features of driving in Krakow
- Traffic keeps to the right. Overtaking is allowed on the left.
- At roundabouts, priority is given to vehicles already on the roundabout.
- Dipped headlights must be on everywhere, at all times. Fog lights may only be used in rain or fog, and rear fog lights only when visibility is reduced to 50 m.
- Seat belts must be worn by the driver and all passengers.
- If a child is under 12 years old or shorter than 150 cm, they must travel in a special child seat.
- Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is strictly prohibited, unless you have a hands-free system that allows you to talk while keeping both hands on the steering wheel.
- If a junction is not controlled, trams have priority.
- If a cyclist is entering the carriageway from the left, the driver must give way; in other situations, drivers must also give way to cyclists where required.
- Public transport uses special lanes which cars are not allowed to enter.
Petrol
92-octane petrol is not available.
Only 95 and 98 octane unleaded petrol are available.
Liquefied natural gas is a more popular fuel than petrol. It should be about 2 times cheaper.
At filling stations you pump the fuel yourself, then go to the cashier to pay. Disposable gloves are available for drivers so you do not get your hands dirty.
Speed limits for drivers, including rental cars
In built-up areas | Outside built-up areas | On the motorway |
50 km/h from 6.00 to 23.00 60 km/h from 23.00 to 6.00 | 90 km/h on two-lane roads 100 km/h on four-lane roads | Minimum 40 km/h Maximum 140 km/h |
Parking in Krakow
You may park anywhere that is not restricted by road markings or signs. Paid and time-limited parking spaces are marked with special signs.
Parking fee | Day of the week | Time |
0.7 euro per hour | Monday – Friday | 8.00-18.00 |
1.20 euros per hour | Monday – Sunday | 0.00-24.00 |
Free of charge | Saturday – Sunday | 0.00-24.00 |
Acceptable alcohol limit
The permitted blood alcohol content for drivers must not exceed 0.2 ppm.
- 0.21 - 0.5 ppm - fine and driving ban.
- More than 0.5 ppm - court proceedings and the possibility of immediate arrest.
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What drivers say about Krakow
"Family trip from Krakow airport was smooth, car was clean, child seats waiting as booked and staff friendly. Only downside was a longer-than-expected queue at pickup with tired kids."
"Rented in Krakow for a weekend escape with my partner. Desk staff were helpful, car economical and easy to drive in the city and mountains. Just wish the return signs at the airport were clearer."
"We booked a car in Krakow for a friends’ road trip to Zakopane. Fun drive, spacious boot and fair fuel use. Pick-up took quite a while though, with some confusion about the deposit details."