Car Rental in Ostrava

Ostrava is the Czech Republic's third-largest city and an industrial and cultural hub in Moravia-Silesia, located approximately 360 km east of Prague and 15 km from the Polish border. With 1 rental company in the city center, a rental car is a convenient way to explore the region and quickly reach neighboring Poland and Slovakia. The city's transformed mining district Dolní oblast Vítkovice is an impressive industrial heritage site.

From Ostrava city center, it's only 15 km to the Polish border and 50 km to Slovakia via E75. Lysá hora mountain in the Beskydy Mountains is located 50 km to the south and offers beautiful nature and hiking trails. Fuel up your car in Poland if you're driving there anyway – fuel prices are generally lower than in the Czech Republic.

Avoid rush hour traffic on E75 towards Slovakia on Friday afternoons. Visit Stará Bělá for authentic Moravian cuisine without tourist prices. How far is it from Ostrava city center to the airport?

Ostrava Mošnov Airport (OSR) is approximately 25 km southwest of the city center, roughly 25 minutes' drive via motorway D1. Can I easily drive to Krakow from Ostrava? Yes, Krakow in Poland is approximately 100 km northeast of Ostrava, about 1.5 hours' drive.

Check that cross-border driving is permitted. What does parking cost in Ostrava city center? Parking in blue zones in the city center costs approximately 20–30 CZK per hour.

There are several parking garages near Masarykovo náměstí.

We compare prices from all major providers at Ostrava Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.