Krakow car rentals from $6/day

Especially when visiting during the winter months, opting for a 4-wheel drive car is a good choice. An SUV combines the best of city car and sufficient road grip to navigate through the Polish country roads as well. Make sure to get good insurance coverage and check the car for scratches beforehand.

Always look out for posted speed limit signs and adhere to them. General regulations allow 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas, 80 km/h (49 mph) on country roads, and up to 100 km/h (62 mph) on freeways. In school zones and suburban residential areas, 20 km/h (12 mph) is permitted. During the nighttime, 60 km/h (37 mph) is allowed in built-up areas from 11 pm to 5 am.

Driving and parking in the Old Town is a very difficult undertaking, as many spots are reserved for locals or cannot be accessed at all. Best opt for a hotel with parking included, or choose a parking lot like the Parking Wawel, which costs approximately 60 Polish zloty per day (about $16). This parking garage is open and supervised 24/7.

On average a rental car in Krakow costs $31 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Krakow found in the last 2 weeks is $11.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Wheego ($6/day), Flex To Go ($7/day) and ADDCAR RENTAL ($9/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Wheego Ul Medweckiego 1 32-083 (7 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Krakow. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Krakow is $6.20 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $74 and $99, depending on the car size.

Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Krakow.

Car rental companies onsite at J. Paul II Balice airport include Flex To Go, Wheego, Ace, Car Net, Express Rent a Car, ADDCAR RENTAL, Alamo, Budget, Panek and Goldcar Rental SP.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from J. Paul II Balice airport to off-airport locations include Sixt, Ace, Express Rent a Car, ADDCAR RENTAL, Alamo, Budget, Panek, Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Dollar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Krakow costs $21 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Krakow costs $40 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Krakow costs $31 per day, on average.

In Krakow, cars are most frequently rented at Flex To Go Kapitana Mieczysława Medweckiego 1, Balice (7 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Krakow costs $214 per week ($31 per day).

On average a rental car in Krakow costs $915 per month ($31 per day).

Most car rental providers in Krakow offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Krakow, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 62 car rental agencies in Krakow.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Krakow so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The speed limits in Krakow vary with the area you’re driving on. For instance, when driving in built-up areas, you are required to maintain a speed no higher than 50 kph and 20 kph when it is a residential area. However, if you’re on the motorway, you can go up to 140 kph, while dual carriageways have a limit of 120 kph.

If you plan on getting a cheap car rental in Krakow, you should know that most rental companies such as Kaizen and Carwiz offer the option of free cancellation up to 48 hours before the pick-up time. This gives you the convenience of getting the rental car you want in advance while maintaining flexibility in case your plans change.