Wroclaw Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Wroclaw. The page also introduces you to the basic car rental and driving restrictions valid in Poland.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car in Poland, you must be at least 21 years old and have held your license for 1 year. A few car classes have a maximum rental age of 70 years. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Cars rented in Poland are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the countries of the former Republic of Yugoslavia.
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.
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.
Speed traps are very common throughout Poland and 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 Wroclaw
Wroclaw is a city with a great atmosphere, young people, many bridges, a historic centre, a big zoo and friendly people. It consists of two parts: the old town and its surroundings. The Rynek, the historic part, boasts the old Town Hall, one of the best landmarks of the city. Wroclaw University is another popular tourist attraction, famous for a beautiful hall called Aula Leopoldinum. The oldest part of the city is Ostrow Tumski, home to many cathedrals and churches.
If you want to relax from the sights, you can always visit one of the beautiful parks of the city. Many festivals and other cultural events take place in Wroclaw throughout the year, especially music and theatre festivals. The city also offers you several great restaurants and cafes.
Population: 638,666
Country: Republic of Poland
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1
Telephone Area Code: 71
Monetary unit: Polish Zloty
