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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (LCJ)
- To city centre
- 6 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A1, A2, S8, S14
- Region
- Łódź Voivodeship
- Population
- 648,711
- City IATA code
- LCJ
- Time zone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Currency
- PLN
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 4
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Where to pick up a car in Lodz
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Further from the centre
Offices 4Zarzew
Górna
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Lodz by car
Łódź grew out of textile mills, and the red-brick weaving halls still line its long shopping thoroughfare, some converted, some quietly derelict. Standing near the country’s geographic middle, it gathers traffic from every direction at the junction just outside.
Driving in Lodz
Lodz is reached by A1, A2, S8 and S14. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Where to park
Inside the marked paid parking area in the city center, charges vary by zone and can be settled by card, with coins or through the CityParkApp and mobiParking apps. Private lots in the center work differently: an attendant tucks a slip showing your arrival time behind the wiper, and you pay on the way out.
Arriving by road
Just outside Łódź, the A1 and A2 motorways cross at the Stryków junction; the A2 carries tolls on its stretch between Konin and Berlin, which the former road 2 lets drivers avoid. At rush hour the main arterials, among them Mickiewicza, Kopcińskiego, Pabianicka, Rzgowska, Strykowska and Zgierska, see large traffic jams.
From the airport without a car
City buses 65A and 65B serve Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport. Tickets cannot be bought from the driver, though most buses have an on-board machine, usually accepting cards only, and the ticket has to be validated straight after boarding.
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Day trips from Lodz
- Piotrków Trybunalski43 km
- Tomaszów Mazowiecki46 km
- Czestochowa108 km
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.
Where do I park in the centre of Lodz?
Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
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.
Where can I pick up a rental car in Lodz?
In Koziny: an independent office. In Zarzew: an independent office. In Górna: an independent office. Elsewhere in the city: an independent office. More rental desks are at Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport.