Krakow car hire

Some car hire companies in Krakow which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Thrifty and Budget

On average a hire car in Krakow costs £15 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Global Rent A Car (£11/day), Ace (£12/day) and Alamo (£20/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Ace Olszanicka 174 30-241 (6 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Krakow is £3.76 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £45 and £60, depending on the car size.

Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Krakow.

Car hire companies onsite at J. Paul II Balice airport include GREEN MOTION, Global Rent A Car, Express Rent a Car, Panek, Hertz, Thrifty, Car Net, Budget, Sixt and Alamo.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from J. Paul II Balice airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, Global Rent A Car, Express Rent a Car, Panek, Hertz, Thrifty, Budget, Sixt, Alamo and Right Cars.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in Krakow costs £17 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Krakow costs £13 per day, on average.

A Economy car hire in Krakow costs £11 per day, on average.

In Krakow, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Ul. Kpt. Medweckiego 1 (6 miles from city centre).

On average hiring a car in Krakow costs £105 per week (£15 per day).

On average a car hire in Krakow costs £450 per month (£15 per day).

Especially when visiting during the winter months, opting for a 4-wheel drive car is a good choice. An SUV combines the best of city car and sufficient road grip to navigate through the Polish country roads as well. Make sure to get good insurance coverage and check the car for scratches beforehand.

Always look out for posted speed limit signs and adhere to them. General regulations allow 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas, 80 km/h (49 mph) on country roads, and up to 100 km/h (62 mph) on freeways. In school zones and suburban residential areas, 20 km/h (12 mph) is permitted. During the nighttime, 60 km/h (37 mph) is allowed in built-up areas from 11 pm to 5 am.

Petrol costs around 4.92 Polish zloty per liter ($1.30 per ¼ gallon, or $5.20 per gallon). Many petrol stations in most European cities tend to close at 10 pm, especially in the city area. Highway petrol stations are usually more expensive and harder to come by when venturing out on country roads, so refueling before leaving the city is advised.

Driving and parking in the Old Town is a very difficult undertaking, as many spots are reserved for locals or cannot be accessed at all. Best opt for a hotel with parking included, or choose a parking lot like the Parking Wawel, which costs approximately 60 Polish zloty per day (about $16). This parking garage is open and supervised 24/7.