Car Rental in Krakow

Family car rental in Krakow

The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Poland traditionally include the following vehicles: VW Passat, Honda Accord, Audi A3, Toyota Avensis, Hyundai Sonata, Renault Megane and others.

The process of a car reservation on OrangeSmile.com consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search by the dates and pick-up location, (2) car type selection, and (3) booking form completion. After the booking, you will receive a rental voucher at your e-mail address.

Before selecting a specific model to book, check your planned routes. If you are going to drive mostly within the Krakow borders, choose a car of 'Standard' or 'Compact' types. In case you plan long cross-countries trips or mountain adventures, the more comfortable and powerful 'Fullsize' models would become a better choice.

If you need a car with an automatic gearbox, try to make a reservation at least a few days before the pick-up date, since confirmation of such models in Krakow might be delayed for a day or two.

Upon the return of your car, carefully check that the total payment amount (invoice) is computed according to the original rental conditions.

We wish you 'smooth', secure and safe roads in Krakow!

Rental process FAQ

Map of Krakow with rental locations
Rental locations in Krakow
Driving Advices for Poland – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities
Previous hints
Without a doubt, travelling in the city's historic district is the most difficult thing for drivers. The streets there are very narrow and winding. Despite this feature, local people are used to travelling on them at high speed. It is also worth mentioning that among fans of high speed there are not only young motorists, but also elderly drivers.
Krakow is one of big cities with a friendly atmosphere on the road. Here, drivers are friendly and polite to each other, and in Warsaw the situation on the road is more complicated.
Summer is considered the season of repairs on Polish roads. During this time the traffic can be really slow. In such a situation, the public transport has a definite advantage as it has a separated lane on the road. Naturally, other drivers are not allowed to occupy these lanes.
Next hints
Rental, parking and other info on Krakow - Airport
There are several parking areas in front of the passenger terminal: the outdoor lot for different vehicles, including buses and taxis, P2; the multi-level garage P1; the parking area for hotel guests P3. You can park your car in the special area for the loading and unloading of passengers in front of the terminal for no more than 10 minutes. Parking lots have two tariffs (long-term and short-term) depending on the duration of stay.

There is Hilton Garden Inn in the territory of John Paul II Airport. The hotel is located within walking distance from the terminal. There are many hotels with different service qualities 9-10 km from the airport: Krowoderska Apartments, Angel City Wawel, Zulian Aparthotel by Artery Hotels, Hotel Europejski, In Point Centrum Apartments, Concordia Apartments, PURO Kraków Kazimierz, Apartment Prestige. Read all...
Traveling in Krakow with family car
At the beginning of June for two days a year, the old city of Krakow turns into the mysterious oriental place filled with numerous ancient mythical creatures, led by the dragon - one of the symbols of the former capital of Poland. According to the legend, the dragon lived in a cave under the Wawel Hill and, as usual, terrorized the City of Kings. This old city legend was staged for the first time by the local Groteska Theatre in 2000. The Great Dragon Parade or the Wielka Parada Smoków takes place in the historic area of Staré Misto and has quickly evolved into an annual tradition. The procession of giant snakes fills not only the streets but all the water and air space of the city. Fantastic creatures of various colors: snarling and fire-breathing, moving on stilts and wheels, floating and flying. The street parade is complemented by the masquerade of knights and court ladies, as well as games and mass folk dances. The festivities are accompanied by musical, laser and luxury pyrotechnic shows.

The month of June continues to gladden the tourists with the chain of bright events. The Lajkonik, which is considered an unofficial symbol of Krakow, obtained its own holiday - the Lajkonik Festival. It takes place on the first Thursday after the Corpus Christi. On this day, without reference to the weather, the rider in the bright clothes rides around the city on the wooden horse. The big company of people dressed in national costumes, gonfaloniers, and musicians follow the rider. The first stop Lajkonik does in the courtyard of the St. Norbert monastery, and then, along with his retinue, makes a circle through the city streets. The procession comes to the end at the Market Square, where the loud rider performs a dashing dance. The origin and the meaning of this custom remain unknown even for the local people. The most popular legend connects the festival with the latest, in the history of Krakow, the attack of the Tatars.
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