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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- "Solidarity" Szczecin-Goleniów Airport (SZZ)
- To city centre
- 29 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A6, S3, S6
- Region
- West Pomerania
- Population
- 395,513
- City IATA code
- SZZ
- Time zone
- Europe/Warsaw
- Currency
- PLN
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 7
- Rental companies
- 1
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Where to pick up a car in Szczecin
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
Szczecin Główny
Offices 1Further from the centre
Offices 3Nowe Miasto
Słoneczne
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Hertz
- Offices
- 1
Szczecin by car
Water surrounds Szczecin: the Oder divides into branches, Dąbie Lake spreads out to the east, and heath and forest close in where Germany begins. Its boulevards radiate from star-shaped squares, a Prussian plan that makes orientation easy once you spot it.
Driving in Szczecin
Szczecin is reached by A6, S3 and S6. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone.
Where to park
Parking in central Szczecin is paid during weekday business hours, with charges set by zone and length of stay and tickets sold from vending machines. Most shopping malls offer free parking, and nobody checks whether drivers have actually visited the mall.
Arriving by road
From Berlin the German A11 continues across the border as the A6 (E28), which serves as Szczecin’s southern bypass; parts of the A11 are being upgraded. Yellow Trasa turystyczna signs route traffic from the Świnoujście ferries along minor roads, bypassing the busiest stretch of national road 3, which jams on summer weekends. Within the city, streets are comparatively easy to navigate and seldom congested.
From the airport without a car
Trains run directly from the terminal at Szczecin–Goleniów Airport to Szczecin Główny, the city’s main station in the centre. Minibuses timed to flights, including every international departure, offer another link between the airport and the city.
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Day trips from Szczecin
- Gryfino20 km
- Stargard35 km
- Świnoujście57 km
- Kolobrzeg106 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 Szczecin?
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 Szczecin?
At Szczecin Główny: an independent office. In the city centre: Hertz and 2 independent offices. In Nowe Miasto: an independent office. In Słoneczne: 2 independent offices. More rental desks are at "Solidarity" Szczecin-Goleniów Airport.