Car Hire in Lviv Center

Lviv is Ukraine's cultural capital with a UNESCO-listed medieval old town, and a rental car gives you the freedom to explore the Galician region on your own. One rental company is located in the city center, perfect if you arrive by train or bus. From Lviv city center it's easy to drive to the Polish border at Medyka, just 80 km west.

Lviv city center is 7 km east of the international airport (approximately 15 minutes via Horodotska Street). Olesko Castle, one of Ukraine's most beautiful Renaissance castles, is located 75 km east along E40. The Polish border town of Przemyśl is reached in 90 km via road E40.

The old town in Lviv is partly car-free – park at Stryiskyi Park and explore the center on foot. Book your rental car well in advance as there is only one rental company in the city center. Consider combining with pick-up at Lviv airport for more options.

How far is it from Lviv city center to the Polish border with a rental car? It's approximately 80 km to the Shehyni–Medyka border crossing and takes about 1 hour via E40. Can I drive the rental car from Lviv to Poland?

It depends on the rental company's terms – cross-border driving to EU countries is often possible but requires specific permission and may incur an additional insurance fee. Where do I park the rental car when exploring the old town in Lviv? Park at Stryiskyi Park or the Pid Dubom parking lot just outside the car-free zone, approximately 500 meters from Rynok Square.

We compare prices from all major providers at Lviv downtown 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.