Car Hire in Krakow
Frequently Asked Questions
Search Rentalcars.com next time you need cheap car hire in Krakow. We are more than just a comparison site: we deal with national and international rental brands to bring you low prices. Some of the suppliers we negotiate with in Krakow include Europcar, Hertz and Rentis (a Polish brand). You will find a great choice of cars on our site, from city-friendly vehicles to roomy people carriers. Just use the handy filters to quickly find the car which best meets your needs. Don’t forget: if you find the same car with the same brand cheaper elsewhere, we will beat the quote as part of our Best Price Guarantee.
Special offers can be a great way to save money. Brands like Budget and Express Rent a Car sometimes have an offer where you get winter tyres and the first additional driver included in the rental price — which could be an effective way to cut costs if you are visiting in winter or want to split the driving with someone else. However, we are impartial, with no bias towards any of the companies we deal with. With this in mind, we show ratings and reviews from previous customers next to each listing. After all, we want you to be confident you are hiring with the right company, and one that can provide a great rental experience.
Auschwitz: Situated 70 kilometres west of Krakow stands a chilling reminder of Nazi rule. The notorious German Nazi Concentration and Extermination Camps of Auschwitz, Birkenau and Monowitz are where around one million men, women and children perished between June 1941 and January 1945 at the hands of Hitler’s forces. Around 1,400,000 visitors come to Oswiecim to see Auschwitz each year, and learn more about the horrific conditions which the prisoners were forced to endure here.
Tatra Mountains: Located along Poland’s border with Slovakia, just over two hours from Krakow, the Alpine-like Tatra Mountains is the highest range of the Carpathian Mountains. This stunning landscape is perfect for skiing during the winter months — and hiking, rock climbing, cave exploration, cycling and paragliding throughout the rest of the year. As an area of outstanding beauty, over three million people visit this region annually.
Katowice: The south-western Polish city of Katowice is around 80 kilometres from Krakow. Foreign travellers traditionally have had a tendency to overlook Katowice and the greater Silesian Metropolis altogether. However, the last few years have seen this historically working-class city emerge as one of the most innovative, culturally dynamic and economically vibrant regions in all of Poland.
- Like most European countries, people in Poland drive on the right. Don’t worry if you’re used to driving on the left – you’ll soon get used to it. When you hire the car, you could practise in a car park before going onto busy roads.
- The roads in Krakow can be very busy during rush hour, so aim to avoid driving at this time.
- The best way to get to Krakow from the north is to follow the DK7. The best route from the south is via the A4.
