Car hire at Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport

To hire a car at the airport, bear in mind that most car companies expect you to be at least 21 and have held your licence for a year or more. As a driver under the age of 25, expect to incur an additional young driver surcharge for hiring a vehicle. You may also be limited in your choice of vehicle if you're under 25. If you haven't got a full EU driving licence, you must have a valid International Driving Licence with you to collect your car hire. If you plan on leaving the country, you'll need Green Card Insurance.

It's always important to be aware of local road rules when in a new city. Traffic in Warsaw flows to the right and passes on the left. You are required to always give way to public transport vehicles, and if you need to pass a tram, you must do so on the right-hand side of the road. The legal drinking and driving limit in Poland is 0.025% and is heavily enforced, so be sure you steer clear of drinking and driving. The speed limit when driving in the city is usually 50 kph, and it’s generally 140 kph when driving on the highway. On open roads that aren't considered highways but are outside of city limits, the limit is usually 90 kph.

The right type of car in Warsaw depends on your needs. If you're under 25 and limited in your choices, try a cheap but sturdy car hire like a Volkswagen Golf or Polo. For a family going on longer trips, you might want to look at a fuel-efficient SUV or 4x4. Roads in Warsaw and around Poland tend to be wider than in most European countries, so bigger cars aren't a problem. If you're travelling on a budget and you won't be driving very far, look at the compact cars or a mini model that's good on fuel. Ford is always a good option for that.  

On average a car hire at Warsaw Chopin Airport costs R1 591 per day.