Driving information Poland

General Information

In Poland you can drive along almost 199, 640 km of road. These roads will take you around this big country. Collect a car in Warsaw or Gdansk and take a tour on the countryside. From the capital of Warsaw a multilane motorway will lead you to small villages and towns in the rural areas. There are many ongoing projects to improve the standard of the roads in the remote areas. If you pass a horse drawn carriage be sure to give it right of way and never honk the horn!

Requirements
To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age can vary by car category) and have held your driver's license for at least 1 year. For drivers under the age of 25 an additional young driver surcharge may apply locally. Some car categories have restrictions for drivers over 70 years. Seatbelts are mandatory and children under 4 years must be seated in a car seat.

Speed Limits
Speed limits in Poland are:

• Town and city: 60 km/h
• Open Roads: 90 km/h
• Motorways: 110 km/h

Traffic restrictions
In Poland you drive on the right side of the road. Please also be aware that dipped headlights should be used between 1 Oct to 1 Mar. Also note that roads in the rural areas of Poland can be in bad condition and so can cars that you meet. Always drive defensively.

Petrol
On the motorway you will find a petrol station approx. every 40 km. They are normally open between 06:00 to 22:00.

Tolls
On the following motorways (Autostradas) you will have to pay a road toll: A1, A2 and A4.

Parking
Small cars can park half-on and half-off the pavement. To be sure park in a guarded parking garage to avoid car theft. In Krakow we recommend you to park a bit outside the city centre and take public transportation or a taxi to the centre. Always read the signs carefully when parking in Poland.

Insurance Information

General Information
Car rental insurance varies widely, so please study the information below prior to making your booking. Regulations of the country where you rent the car will be in effect for the duration of your rental.

All our car hire rates include Collision Damage coverage and Theft Protection for the vehicle. Rental limits potential vehicle damage or loss liability to an excess, which is stated on your voucher. If you plan to take advantage of coverage offered by your credit card, please contact your card issuer directly for details. Specific insurance information for your reservation will be printed on your confirmation voucher.

Rental Restrictions

General Information
Most car categories can be driven within Western Europe. If you wish to drive abroad (outside Poland) you need to purchase additional coverage. Please note that you may not take your rental car on a ferry. Due to insurance regulations, there are restrictions on luxury car categories and on travel in certain countries. Please take a moment to ensure that your intended itinerary will be possible with the car you plan to book.

Restricted Countries
In Poland you can normally drive it to Germany, Czech Republic and other Western European countries. There are different rules applying so please let us know if you plan on taking your car outside of Poland. There are additional insurance fees that apply for these rentals. If you want to travel to Eastern Europe or cross any national border(s) with your rental car it is important that you please contact us on +49 89 412 09 786.

Domestic one-way rentals are available between certain locations, additional fees may apply. Fees also apply for international one-way rentals. Some vehicles are prohibited on international one way rentals.