Poland car hire

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Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Poland are Warsaw (50% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Poland) and Krakow (50%).

When you rent a car Poland, you need to remember to drive on the right-hand side of the road. Driving in the country is an enjoyable experience, due to the expansion of highways and other major road networks. You must always have your headlights on low beam and give way to traffic on the right, unless otherwise indicated. You must also refrain from using your mobile phone when driving. You can pay tolls on the A2 and A4 highways, either by cash or electronically if your vehicle has a tag.

You will need to be at least 19 years old and have held a driver’s license for one year to rent a car in Poland. There will be a surcharge for those drivers who are under 25 years old. You will also need an international or EU driving license that will be valid for six months after entering Poland.

You will find that the price of petrol is around 5,26 zł ($1.40) per liter or $5.29 per gallon, when you rent a car in Poland. You will find plenty of self-service and 24h petrol stations around the country, mainly in cities and along principal roads. In the more remote areas, petrol stations are open until 6:00 pm.

You will need to respect the national speed limits when you drive in Poland. In residential areas, the speed limit is anywhere from 20 km/h (12 mph) to 60 km/h (37 mph), and on national roads, you can travel at speeds between 100 km/h (62 mph) and 120 km/h (74 mph). On highways, the maximum speed limit you will find is 140 km/h (86 mph).