The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Krakow are: Peugeot 107, Chevrolet Matiz, Citroen C1, Hyundai Accent, Nissan Micra, Renault Modus and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Poland vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Poland are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Krakow, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
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Long-distance roads usually have a well-developed infrastructure – close to petrol stations you will always find nice restaurants, cafes and shops, as well as specially-equipped recreation areas. The latter will be definitely useful for drivers who make long distance rides.
In Poland, gas fuel is very popular with locals, so gas refueling stations are as widespread as ordinary petrol stations. The cost of fuel is different in different cities, and it usually depends on what road the gas station is located. As a rule, the average price of gas is twice less than the cost of petrol.
If looking at the flow of cars carefully, you will notice that the majority of cars on the roads of the country belong to medium and budget segments. Luxury cars as well as large SUVs can be seen very rarely. Fiat remains the most common foreign car in Poland. You may also see a lot of Daewoo and Felicia on Polish roads, but BMW and Volkswagen are not frequent guests on the country’s roads.
