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Car hire at Krakow Airport - Discovering Poland

One of the largest airports in central Europe, Krakow Airport (more commonly known as John Paul II Airport) serves the Poland's second city and its surrounding areas. It is named after the Pope because he spent many years of his life in Krakow and felt a close association to the city.

Krakow Airport is a busy international airport with regular non-stop passenger flights scheduled to more than a hundred destinations in over 30 different countries, along with several domestic routes. It is located in the small town of Balice, just a few miles west of Krakow city centre.

A jewel of a city right in the heart of central Europe, Krakow has an atmosphere all of its own due to its many narrow, cobblestone streets branching out from its bustling 13th-century market square. The city centre is crammed with Gothic and Renaissance architectural wonders and several major tourist attractions such as the Royal Castle and Krakow Cathedral which both dominate the townscape from their prominent position on top of Wawel Hill.

With a car hire from Krakow Airport you can enjpy the best of the city before heading out into the Polish countryside to immerse yourself into the local culture. Popular excursions from Krakow include a visit to Auschwitz, Nazi Germany's largest concentration camp, and a leisurely drive through the enchanting Niepołomice forest. Other options include the Wieliczka Salt Mine complex has been welcoming tourists since 1722. Krakow is also well placed for people planning to visit some of Poland's other popular tourist destinations, such as Katowice and Lodz.

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Airport Information

First opened for civil aviation in 1964, Krakow Airport has one main passenger terminal, a large cargo terminal and two spacious car parks. After being modernised a couple of times, a brand-new terminal was built in 2014 with capacity for up to eight million annual passenger movements. Krakow Airport handles both domestic and international flights and is the second-busiest airport in the country after Warsaw's Chopin Airport.

Krakow Airport (KRK)
Address: John Paul II International Airport, Uleca Kpt. M Medweckiego 1, 32-083 Balice, Poland
Telephone: +48 12 295 5800
Airlines operating at Krakow Airport: The list of the most important airlines currently operating at Krakow Airport includes Aegean, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways (London-Heathrow), easyJet, Eurowings, Finnair, Fly Dubai, Jet2, KLM, LOT, Lufthansa, Luxair, Norwegian, Ryanair, SAS, Swiss, Transavia and Wizz.

Where to pick up my car hire at Krakow Airport

Eleven car rental agencies operate out of Krakow Airport. The car rental at Krakow Airport desks can be found within the passenger terminal on the 1st floor. It is extremely important that you bring with you all the required documentation to be able to collect your car hire at Krakow Airport. If not, you may be unable to collect your car hire. Documents can vary on location, but always include a valid driving licence, your rental voucher and the credit card you made your booking with. The credit card must also have enough credit for a deposit to be paid once at the car hire desk. It is also recommended to read all your terms and conditions carefully before leaving with your car. Before leaving the airport, make sure you have checked the car for any damage, and duly note this on the pick-up form. Upon your return, please make sure you leave enough time for a member of the car hire team to inspect your car for any new damage.

Car hire operating hours

	Alamo at Krakow Airport Terminal Building, Krakow, Poland 32-083 +48 122 856 078	Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-10pm
	Carwiz at Krakow Airport Terminal Building, Krakow, Poland32-083 +48 666 052 081	Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-9pm
	Wheego at Krakow Airport Terminal Building, Krakow, Poland32-083 +48 513 540 670	Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-9pm
	Auto Union at Krakow Airport Terminal Building, Krakow, Poland32-083 +48 881 220320	Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 8am-10pm

Terminal

The main passenger terminal building at Krakow Airport sevres domestic as well as international flights all-year-round, 24 hours a day. Opened in 2014, it is large and modern with all the facilities and amenities spread over two floors, with a third floor mostly used as an observation deck. On the ground floor you will find the check-in desks for departing passengers along with several ATMs and a post office. The arrival lobby is also located on the ground floor, together with baggage reclaim. On the first floor, passengers pass through security and passport control before entering the departures lounge where many of the airport's main facilities are located, including a children's playground, Duty-free shopping areas and the main car hire desks.

Airport Facilities

Krakow Airport boasts an extensive selection of services and amenities, with several ATMs, bureaux de change, a tourist information desk, car rental desks, restaurants, shops, private airport transfers, a chapel, business lounges and VIP services. Despite a large increase in traffic in recent years, getting through check-in and security at Krakow Airport is still relatively speedy compared to many other large airports in Europe. Many of the cafés, restaurants and bars are located in the main passenger terminal, as well as the shops which consist of a cosmetics store, tobacconist, sweet shop, large Duty-free area and news-stands. Besides a chapel, other on-site services include a post office, first-aid station and baby-changing facilities. The airport also has good accessibility for travellers of reduced or limited mobility, with a number of toilets and lifts adapted to their needs and trained staff on hand to assist.

How to get to and from Krakow Airport

Getting to and from the city with a car hire from Krakow Airport is relatively simple because the centre can be reached via a number of routes, each being well signposted. The airport has its own exit off the A4 motorway which skirts the city centre, and generally speaking the transfer time to and from the airport is around 20 minutes outside the rush hour. With a journey time of around 20 minutes, a train connects Krakow Airport with Krakow Train Station between 5am and 10.30pm with departures every 30 to 60 minutes (please note that in winter the trains run less frequently). During the day, bus routes 208 and 252 connect the airport with the city centre and at night bus number 902 runs throughout the small hours between the airport and the city centre. The airport also has its own 'Krakow Airport Taxi' service with vehicles waiting outside the main terminal exits.

Parking Tips

If you rent a car at Krakow Airport, the chances are you'll want to drive into the city and start visiting its main tourist attractions. The first thing to know is that street parking in Krakow is paid from 8am-8pm Monday to Saturday. A popular option is to park your car inside a 19th century fortress just north of the Old Town at Nowy Kleparz with direct access to trams into the centre. Another good choice is the underground car park with 150 spaces located right on the Aleja, in front of the main branch of the National Museum. At Krakow Airport, short-stay and long-stay car parks are available for anyone travelling in and out by car. A drop off, pick-up zone called 'Kiss&Fly' is available directly in front of the terminal, but please remember that drivers are not allowed to leave their vehicles unattended and have up to 10 minutes of free use after which you will be charged for every 10 minutes. For longer stays, a multi-storey car park (P1) is sited directly opposite of the main airport terminal. Long stay car parks (P2 & P3) are also available nearby. Ticket payments are via machines within the multi-storey (P1) car park.

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