Poland

Car rental in Poland

Tips for driving your rental car in Poland

If you're travelling to Poland, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Poland is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Warsaw counts 1711324 inhabitants. In Warsaw hosts 4.5% of the entire country's population, which counts over 38380000 inhabitants. In Poland the language spoken most widespread is Polish but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Poland is GMT+01:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Poland is C / E and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Poland is +48, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Poland

With a fuel cost in Poland averaging at 1.74 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Poland shares its land borders with Belarus, Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 423997, 3050 of which motorways, which ranks Poland as the 18th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Poland there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Polish zloty (PLN). Speed limits in town are 50 km/h and on motorways they are 140 km/h. Bear in mind that in Poland, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Poland

Poland boasts twelve UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Historic Centre of Kraków (cultural) and Historic Centre of Warsaw (cultural).

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