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Good to know
- IATA code
- KRK
- ICAO code
- EPKK
- Terminals
- 1
- To city centre
- 12 km
- Transport to the centre
- Train · Bus · Taxi
- Time zone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Currency
- PLN
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 5
- Rental companies
- 4
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Rental desks at John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice
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In the terminal
Offices 2
Rental companies at John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice
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Europcar
- Offices
- 1
Green Motion
- Offices
- 1
Hertz
- Offices
- 1
Sixt
- Offices
- 1
At John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice
John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice sits west of Kraków city centre, in the village of Balice. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice has 1 terminal. Kraków is 12 km away; there is also a train, a bus and taxis.
Picking up and returning
Public transport into town
Rail service is the SKA1 suburban line, which continues past Kraków Główny to Wieliczka for the Salt Mine; when buses badged SKA replace the trains, train tickets apply. City buses serve the airport by day and by night, also reaching the ICE Congress Centre, and take no cash, so tickets come from a newsagent or the machine at the stop.
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Rules of the road in Poland
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 140 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.2 ‰
- Motorway tolls
- motorway tolls paid at the barrier
- Must carry
- a warning triangle
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Poland: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in PLN. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Often yes within the EU, but never assume it. Crossing a border has to be allowed by the rental company and usually costs extra, so check the terms before you book.
How far is Kraków from the airport?
12 km.
What are the speed limits in Poland?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 140 km/h on motorways.
Are the motorways tolled?
Motorways charge at the barrier.
Which car rental companies serve John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice?
At the airport: Europcar, Green Motion, Hertz, Sixt and an independent office. Desks are in Terminal T1.