Poland Car Rental

Touring Poland

Poland is a unique country with plenty of vibrant cities, wonderful architecture and friendly people. It is one country that is yet to be excessively touched by tourist trails, making any touring experience in it different from any other in different European countries.

The capital city of Poland is known as Warsaw, and it carries its own share of tourist attraction destinations. The Warsaw Chopin Airport is the busiest International airport in Poland, handling close to half of the air passengers that visit Poland. This means that you will likely land in this airport.

Ground transportation

After landing at the airport in Warsaw, you are going to need some form of transport to whatever destination you would like to go to. There are many transport means such as;

• Rail
• Bus
• Car rental
• Taxi

Tourists should preferably rent a car if they desire to explore Poland comprehensively. Cheap car hire companies are available in plenty, therefore getting the car of your choice is not going to be stressing. If you would like to travel fast to the city and have a rest ahead of touring the country, you can opt to take a shuttle bus that operates from the airport at an interval of 20 minutes.

Driving in Poland

There are a few things you need to know as far as driving in Poland is concerned. If you have opted to rent a car, ensure;

• You are 18 and over and you hold a UK license.
• Drinking rules are strictly enforced, with the maximum alcohol test being 0.02%
• Fire extinguishers are mandatory for Polish registered vehicles; hence you should ensure the car rental company has provided you with a car that has one.
• There are on the spot fines for some traffic offenses and you should ensure you are provided with an official receipt.
• Dipped headlights and headlamp converters are mandatory.
• Seat belts are mandatory to all passengers and children below 12 year or less than 1.5 meters tall should seat in appropriate seat restraints.
• Speed limits on motorways should be 140km/h, 100-120km/h on dual carriage ways, 90km/h on open roads and 50km/h in towns.

Tourist attractions in Poland

Poland has numerous tourist destinations. Some tourist destinations are far off, and to access them conveniently, it is better to rent a car. This in addition gives you the freedom to tour the country without fearing that you will be late to catch a bus back. It is also economical.

Outside the city of Warsaw, there are other outstanding destinations like Czestochowa, a pilgrim city. It lies midway between Warsaw and Krakow. The city boasts of the Jasna Gora sanctuary where the picture of the Black Madonna is.

Wawel Royal castle is another outstanding tourist attraction feature to see. Unless you have joined one of the numerous Poland tours to see this Castle, get in touch with a car rental company and tour the place in style. The castle sits on Wawel Hill, and its architecture is a perfect example of Gothic art.