Car Rental in Kraków

With ten car rental companies in Kraków city center, you have excellent opportunities to find the right car for your trip in one of Europe's most beautiful cities. From here it's only 15 minutes to Wawel Castle and the Old Town, but with a rental car the whole of southern Poland opens up. Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oświęcim is reached 60 km to the west, approximately 1 hour.

Kraków's city center with the Old Town, Rynek Główny, and the Kazimierz quarter's Jewish heritage attracts millions of visitors. Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is just 14 km to the southeast, approximately 20 minutes' drive. Tatra Mountains and Zakopane are reached 100 km to the south, roughly 1.5 hours via DK7.

Parking in Kraków city center is expensive and limited – pick up the car and drive straight out of the city. Book a rental car early, especially during summer and Christmas holidays when Kraków is extremely popular. Drive to Ojców National Park, just 25 km to the north, for a relaxing day trip among limestone cliffs.

How do I get from Kraków city center to Zakopane by rental car? Drive south via DK7 approximately 100 km, which takes 1.5–2 hours depending on traffic – the road can be narrow near Myślenice. Can I park my rental car in Kraków's old town?

The Old Town is largely car-free. Use the parking garages at Wawel or Galeria Krakowska and walk into the city center. How far is it from Kraków city center to Auschwitz?

Oświęcim with Auschwitz-Birkenau is approximately 60 km to the west via A4, about 55–70 minutes' drive.

We compare prices from all major providers at Kraków 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.