Poznan Car Rental Guide
The current page provides information about car rental in Poznan airport and also presents a short overview of the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in Poland.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
In Poland, traffic is on the right and passing on the left. The minimum age of a driver is 17 years. Children under 10 sitting in the front must be seated in a child seat. Seatbelts are mandatory for all passengers. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.2‰.
The use of horn is fobidden in built-up areas. Instead, use your headlights to show your intention to pass. However, when passing in poor visibility, you must use your vehicle’s horn to give warning. When driving, headlights must be on at all times.
You are not allowed to use your mobile phone while driving unless you have a hands-free system.
Trams must be passed on the right.
Speed traps are very common throughout Poland.
When parking in a dark street, the vehicle’s parking lights must be on. Do not park within 5 metres of a pedestrian crossing. Small cars can park half-on and half-off the sidewalk.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| City | 59KM/H |
| Open Roads | 90KM/H |
| Highways | 109KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police; 997
Fire: 998
Ambulance: 999
Road Tolls
There are no toll motorways in Poland.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Poland
Car rental agency - Agencja wynajmu samochodow
About Poznan
Poznan is one of the oldest Polish cities, located by the Warta River. It is an important historical centre and today also an energetic centre of trade, industry and education. Poznan’s impressive cathedral is the earliest church in Poland, containing the tombs of the first Polish rulers. Another most precious building is the Town Hall in the Old Square. Poznan is a green city and has many parks to relax in. There are two zoos in the city as well.
The city is home to the world-famous boys’ and men’s choirs and the Polish Theatre of Dance. Music festivals are often organised in the city. In the evening, you can visit any of the theatres and numerous pubs or restaurants and enjoy a bit of real Polish culture and life.
Area: 261.3 sq km
Population: 578,900
Country: Republic of Poland
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1
Telephone Area Code: 61
Monetary unit: Polish Zloty
