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Car hire at Warsaw Airport - Discovering the Polish Capital

The largest airport in Poland, Warsaw Chopin caters for around 20 million annual passenger movements, a large percentage arriving from overseas. It is also one of the busiest airports in Central Europe and its close proximity to the centre of Warsaw (just 10 kilometres; 6 miles) makes it a favourite amongst travellers looking for an exciting short-break destination at any time of the year.

Conveniently located in the south-western part of the Polish capital, Warsaw Chopin Airport handles over 120 scheduled flights every day, with several major airlines operating to and from Great Britain, including British Airways, LOP Polish Airlines and Wizz Air. Its on-site facilities are second to none with a good selection of shops, high-quality eateries and other important passenger facilities available.

A city with a fascinating history, Warsaw has many attractions that are evenly spread out over a wide area; plus, the city has gained quite a glowing reputation in recent years for its ever-evolving culinary scene. Revitalised and refreshed over the past few decades, the city's unique tourism portfolio effortlessly blends the old with the new, with several museums and galleries having opened their doors for the first time in recent years.

The possibilities are endless with a car hire from Warsaw Chopin Airport due to the city's excellent location in the heart of the country. There's the beautiful city of Lodz to the south-west with all its amazing architecture and to the south-east lies Lublin, a city overflowing with history and culture. More intrepid travellers with a keen interest in history might feel inclined to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau, now a monumental museum.

Auto Europe is a company that prides itself on being able to offer its many customers the best car rental rates in Warsaw and all other popular destinations in Poland and elsewhere around the world. Since being founded in 1954, we have developed long-lasting business relationships with all the top suppliers to give drivers a wide choice of vehicles, whether its something small and manoeuvrable they need for city sightseeing or a sumptuous SUV for exploring the Polish countryside.

If you require assistance renting a car at Warsaw Chopin Airport, please feel free to get in touch with our rental specialists and they will be happy to find you the best deal. For added peace of mind, please take a look at the ratings and comments posted by some of Auto Europe's previous customers on our Warsaw car hire reviews page. You might also want to consult our Poland Driving Guide for more detailed information on local road rules, speed limits, driving distances, etc.

Airport Information

The Polish president, Ignacy Mościcki, officially inaugurated Warsaw Chopin Airport (then known as Central Airport) on the 29th of April 1934. The national carrier, LOT Polish Airlines, resumed operations after the war and by the end of the 1940s the airport had been reconnected with many of Poland's most important cities, along with a number of international routes having been establihsed to Moscow, Prague, Belgrade, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Berlin, Bucharest, Budapest and Brussels, among others. It was renamed in honour of the world-famous Polish composer and former Warsaw resident Frédéric Chopin in 2001.

Warsaw Airport (WAW)
Address: Ukica Zwirki i Wigury 1, 00 906 Warsaw, Poland
Telephone: +48 22 650 4220
Airlines operating at Warsaw Airport: The list of the most important airlines operating at Warsaw Chopin Airport currently includes Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus (Dublin), Air China, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways (London–Heathrow), Brussels Airlines, Corendon Airlines, Emirates, Enter Air, Finnair, flydubai, KLM, LOT Polish Airlines (London–Heathrow), Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, Sky Express, Smartwings, SunExpress, Swiss International Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, Turkish Airlines and Wizz Air (Birmingham, Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool and London–Luton).

Where to pick up my car hire at Warsaw Airport

Several international companies offer car hire at Warsaw Chopin Airport, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and Sixt, all of which have their welcome desks in te Arrivals Hall. Please have all the necessary documents ready in order to make the pick-up process as speedy as possible.

Car hire desks' operating hours

	Avis at Warsaw Airport Arrivals Hall, Warsaw, Poland 00906 +48 221 139 180	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10.30pm, Sat 9am-3pm and Sun 10am-10pm
	Budget at Warsaw Airport Arrivals Hall, Warsaw, Poland00906 +48 601334285	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-10.30pm, Sat 9am-3pm and Sun 10am-10pm
	Enterprise at Warsaw Airport Arrivals Hall Warsaw, Poland 00906 +48 696 081 082	Opening Hours: Daily 6am-2am
	Hertz at Warsaw Airport Arrivals Hall Warsaw, Poland 00906 +48 22 500 1500	Opening Hours: Daily 7am-midnight
	Sixt at Warsaw Airport Arrivals Hall Warsaw, Poland 00906 +48 661 999 155	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-11.45pm, Sat 7am-10pm and Sun 8am-11.45pm

Terminals

Warsaw Chopin Airport has one large passenger terminal now designated as Terminal A comprising two main halls. Formerly Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, the complex is divided into five check-in areas (A, B, C, D, E) in two main halls with a total of 116 check-in desks (including 23 self-service) and 45 passenger gates, 27 of which are equipped with jetways.. Several major airlines operate at the terminal, including British Airways, LOT Polish Airlines (the national carrier), Lufthansa, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, KLM and Air France.

Airport Facilities

Being one of the largest airports in central Europe, passengers can expect to find an extensive range of amenities and facilities inside the terminal building. There are playgrounds and the LOT Dreamliner slide for young travellers to have some fun while waiting for their flight, while other family facilities include a changing table, wash basin and feeding chair. There are business lounges in both the Schengen and Non-Schengen areas various ATMs and bureaux de change in all parts of the airport. Free showers are also available. As the airport took its name from the great composer Fryderyk Chopin, there are two pianos set up at the airport (one in zone B in the generally accessible part of the departures hall and the other just before the passage to the passport check counter) where passengers both young and old can enjoy playing a real piano. Besides a number of snack bars and self-service cafés, passengers can take advantage of several excellent restaurants serving the best in Polish and international cuisine. The selection of shops at Warsaw Chopin Airport includes newsagents, souvenir outlets, designer boutiques and a large Duty-free store selling perfumes, electronic devices and alcoholic beverages. There are charging points for mobile phones, laptops and tablets (a necessity these days) and passengers can enjoy free Wi-Fi hroughout the airport by selecting the 'Chopin Airport' network. The observation terrace is available free of charge with a fine view of the apron.

How to get to and from Warsaw Airport

To pick up or drop off your car rental at Warsaw Chopin Airport you-ll find that the quickest access is via Zwirki i Wigury Avenue which leads out of the city in a southerly direction. The journey time from the city centre is approximately 30 minutes outside the rush hour. The name Zwirki i Wigury Avenue ( main artery leading to the airport) derives from the celebrated aviators who won the Challenge International de Tourisme in 1932. A high-speed train service connects the aiport with Warsaw city centre from early morning until late at night, departing every 15 minutes. Warsaw city centre can also be reached by bus routes 175 and 188 during the day and N32 at night (the bus stop is located immediately in front of the Arrivals Hall). There's also a taxi rank in front of the Arrivals Hall served by licensed taxis recommended by the airport management company.

Parking Tips

Visitors who rent a car at Warsaw Chopin Airport will find plenty of parking possibilities when entering the city for sightseeing purposes. On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, on-street parking is free of charge. St other times, you can pay for parking at the machine where payment is possible with coins and cards) or using the mobile payment apps such as MobiParking, moBILET and Flowbird. Note that there is a 2-hour parking limit for parking in Warsaw city centre from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Warsaw also has several large car parks located in and around the centre, such as the one at Arkadia Westfield Shopping Mall (the largest of its kind in central Europe) which offers free parking to its customers. A number of convenient Park&Ride car parks allow visitors to park their car free of charge provided they buy a ticket for the Warsaw public transport network. Warsaw Chopin Airport has more than 3,000 parking spaces available across its choice of car parks - P1, P2, P3, P4, Premium, Komfort, P42, P43 and P44), with a further 89 spaces in the Kiss&Fly Zone.

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