Krakow Airport, also known as John Paul II International Airport, is only a short distance from the centre of Krakow.
Hire a car and make the most of your time in the south of Poland.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Krakow Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Krakow Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Krakow Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Krakow Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Should I rent a car at Krakow Airport with Zest Car Rental?
Head to Wawel Royal Castle and explore the exhibitions on show. At certain times of the year you can also see the fortifications at Wawel Hill too. Discover the nearby Cathedral and gaze in awe at its beauty.
Find your way to the centre of Krakow and relax in the main square, Rynek Glowny. Marvel at the Town Hall Tower, Cloth Hall and an array of churches. Stop off and enjoy a coffee and watch the world go by.
Amble around Planty Park which encircles the Old Town. See the wondrous architecture from an alternative perspective including the remains of the city walls.
Located in what was once the enamel factory of Oskar Schindler, Schindler’s Factory uncovers the history of the Nazi occupation of Krakow. There are also some recreations of a tram carriage and an underpass which are fascinating.
Day Trips From Krakow by Rental Car
Visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the oldest mining site in Europe and has been used since the 13th Century. View statues made from salt and various works of art over 9 different levels.
Rent a car and drive through the Tatras Mountains. They cover the border between Slovakia and Poland, ramble through the marked trails here and soak up the wondrous scenery. Some walks are very dangerous though, so do check the terrain beforehand.
Journey to Ojców National Park using a hire car. Despite being the smallest national park in the country, locate caves, limestone cliffs and valleys. Watch out for the variety of flora and fauna found here.
For another dose of breathtaking panoramas, travel to the Bieszczady Mountains in the south east of Poland. Head to the Forestry Railway or simply enjoy the wildlife.
Travel for approximately an hour and you will come across the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. This will definitely be a sombre experience, but a necessary one. You can also visit the site of the former Plaszow Concentration Camp in the Podgorze district of Krakow.
Need to contact us on rental?
We hope that your holiday and car hire collection goes smoothly, however we understand that things don’t always go to plan.
If your flight is cancelled or delayed, please let us know on +44 1362 852288.
If you experience an issue upon collection, a member of our customer support team will be more than happy to help! Contact us and we will liaise with the car rental provider to resolve any problems.
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