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Good to know
- Nearest airport
- Wrocław – Copernicus Airport (WRO)
- To city centre
- 11 km
- Parking in the centre
- Paid zones
- Main roads
- A4, A8, S5, S8
- Region
- Lower Silesia
- Population
- 673,531
- City IATA code
- WRO
- 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 Wrocław
Rental desks by area, with the distance from the city centre.
City centre
Offices 1Further from the centre
Offices 6Szczepin
Grabiszynek
Mirowiec
Widawa
Rental companies in Wrocław
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Kaizen Rent
- Offices
- 1
Wrocław by car
Water and bridges define Wrocław, where the Odra splits into channels and islands carrying the oldest quarter and its enormous market square. Students and bronze dwarfs give the place a lighter mood than its industrial hinterland would suggest.
Driving in Wrocław
Wrocław is reached by A4, A8, S5 and S8. Parking in the centre is paid and marked by zone. Streets in the old centre are narrow, a smaller car is easier.
Where to park
Parking space is scarce in Wrocław: most drivers rely on private car parks or paid on-street bays, and a 2019 study counted roughly 130 vehicles for every parking spot.
Arriving by road
The A4 passes south of Wrocław, while the toll-free A8 ring road curves round the west and north, joining it to the S5 towards Poznań, the S8 towards Łódź and Warsaw, and National Road 8 for Prague. Around the Old Town, narrow cobbled streets, roadblocks and gridlock slow drivers down.
From the airport without a car
Bus 106 runs from the terminal building of Wrocław Airport into central Wrocław during the day, and night bus 206 takes over after dark, some of its trips following the same route. Single-ride tickets are sold by a machine at the stop and inside the bus.
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Day trips from Wrocław
- Oleśnica27 km
- Brzeg41 km
- Świdnica48 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 Wrocław?
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 Wrocław?
In the city centre: an independent office. In Szczepin: an independent office. In Różanka: 2 independent offices. In Grabiszynek: an independent office. Elsewhere in the city: Kaizen Rent and an independent office. More rental desks are at Wrocław – Copernicus Airport.