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Car Hire at Krakow Train Station - Visiting Poland in Comfort

Krakow Train Station (known locally as Kraków Glówny) is Krakow's central railway hub set in a prime located in the very heart of the city. Originally built midway through th 19th century, it was completely rebuilt in 2014 with a design that integrated the new-look station with the adjacent Galeria Krakowska shopping centre. Built to the highest and most modern European standards, it also incorporates Krakow's main bus and local public transportation services, including the city's efficient tram network.

A short walk from the Old Town, the new train station operates as Poland’s first entirely subterranean railway station. Covering more than 10,000 square-metres of space, it has capacity to cater for around 5,000 passengers per hour and up to 100,000 a day, with an average of 660 trains passing through the station on its twelve tracks. The new station replaced the building of the historic Krakow Main Railway Station from 1847 with numerous cafés, restaurants, shops and facilities so that it is not only a train station but also a place where people can stock up on all the things they need whilst on their travels.

Renowned for its castles and churches, some dating back to the 10th century, Krakow is Poland’s second-largest city and very different to the country's capital, Warsaw, which was almost completely destroyed during Word War II. Krakow managed to emerge almost unscathed, largely due to its role as a supplies base for the Third Reich. Many key tourist attractions are within walking distance of the station, including Wawel Royal Castle, Rynek Glówny (the main market) and Rynek Underground, an amazing subterranean museum.

With a car hire from Krakow Train Station you can enjoy everything that this magnificent city has to offer, much of which lies in close proximity to the station entrance. For many people visiting the city, the first thing they want to do is go to the concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau about an hour's drive to the west, especially those with Jewish ancestry, after which a trip to the nearby city of Katowice is highly recommended. Other popular day-trip options include the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Dunajec River Gorge and the Tatra Mountains, as well as Lodz, a fine Polish city located to the north of Krakow.

In addition to Krakow Train Station, Auto Europe offers several convenient locations where you can pick up your vehicle and be on your way quickly and seamlessly, whether it's a small, manoeuvrable car you require for city sightseeing or a more robust SUV for touring the Krakow countryside. Make a quick search (average of just three seconds) in our state-of-the-art booking engine and choose from the many local, national and international car hire suppliers operating in the city.

We are very proud to be working with the top vehicle rental providers in Krakow and elsewhere in Poland. We've been busy building relationships with the most prestigious companies on the market for almost 70 years, which means we can offer the best service and biggest savings to our customers. For more information or if you need any help whatsoever with your booking, please contact our rental specialists for assistance. For added peace of mind, please check out the user ratings and comments posted by previous Auto Europe customers in the city on our Krakow car hire reviews page.

Station Information

Inaugurated on the 13th of October 1847, Kraków Glówny became the first underground station in Poland when it was totally rebuilt and reopened in 2014. The first train to leave the original station travelled to Myslowice, the point where the Austrian, German and Russian Empires adjoined during Poland's partition era. Located in the city centre, it remains one of the city's most historic buildings and is the hub of Krakow's extensive public transport system. Krakow Train Station operates both nationally and internationally with trains to Budapest, Prague, Vienna and Berlin, among others.

Where to pick up my car hire at Krakow Train Station

There are plenty of good options for cheap car rental at Krakow Train Station, with many of the world's most prestigious suppliers located in very close proximity to the station's main entrance, including Avis and Budget (both located at Lubicz 23) and Sixt (Pawia 5a). To make sure the pcik-up process is as speedy as possible, please have all the necessary documents to hand when you arrive to cloolect yur vehicle, includng your passport, driving licence, coverage details and Auto Europe car hire voucher.

	Avis at Krakow Train Station Ul. Lubicz 23, Krakow, Poland 31-503 +48 221 139 152	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (closed Sat & Sun)
	Budget at Krakow Train Station Ul. Lubicz 23, Krakow, Poland 31-503 +48 22 113 91 00	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm (closed Sat & Sun)
	Sixt at Krakow Train Station Pawia 5a Krakow, Poland 31-154 +48 12 639 32 16	Opening Hours: Daily 9am-7pm

Station facilities

There's lots to do on the premises for people who book a low-cost car hire at Krakow Train Station. They can shop at more than a dozen on-site stores, including a chemist, bookshop and a supermarket. There are plenty of additional opportunities, such as a good selection of cafés, fast food outlets and souvenir shops. One of the most popular places is Burger King which is situated at one end of the ticket hall. For a sit-down meal of traditional Polish food, try the self-service restaurant called Polskie-Smaki which is just off the main passageway. There are luggage lockers available and some heated waiting rooms for the use of passengers. The southernmost mezzanine offers more waiting rooms and ticket windows plus a VIP lounge. Part of the station complex includes the Galeria Krakowska shopping centre, plus the original station building now features the excellent History Land Museum for travellers with a bit more time on their hands. Furthermore, there is free Wi-Fi on offer in various locations within the station (the network name is _PKP_WIFI).

How to get to and from Krakow Train Station

Travellers who rent a car at Krakow Train Station usually find it very easy picking up and dropping off their vehicle. The station offers quick transfers between the various modes of public transport, namely train, bus and tram. Conveniently situated at the north-eastern edge of the Krakow's enchanting Old Town, it is within walking distance of many of the city's top tourist attractions and only a 10-minute walk from Market Square. Krakow’s main bus station (Dworzec Autobusowy) is situated right next to the train station and offers routes all over the city. A taxi rank is situated on the open deck above the platforms and cabs ara available 24/7. For visitors arriving by plane, regular train service operates between the airport (the station is located near the passenger terminal at the rear of the multi-storey car park), Wieliczka Marketplace Salt Mine and Krakow Train Station.

Parking tips

After collecting their car hire from Krakow Train Station, the first many visitors want to do is park the vehicle as close to the city's historic centre as possible, with one of the best posibilities being the underground car park beneath Plac Na Groblach square. Another good option is the large car park garage in front of Krakow National Museum's main building located on Aleja Mickiewicza Avenue. Although it may be difficult to find available parking spots in downtown Krakow, drivers are sometimes able to park on the streets surround Grand Square. There is also a large car park located on top of the train station itself, part of which is open 24/7.

Useful links

Krakow Tourist Info