General Information
There is over 124,000 mi/199,640 km of road in Poland and these roads can take you from the cities of Warsaw and Gdansk to remote villages with castles and old-world culture. You will find multilane highways in the capital of Warsaw and there are ongoing projects to improve the roads in rural areas. Don't be surprised to find horse drawn wagons on the road in many rural areas of Poland and be sure to give them the right of way.
Requirements
To rent a car, you must be at least 21 years old (age may vary by car category) 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. An International Drivers License is required. Seatbelts are mandatory. Child seats are mandatory for children up to age 4.
Speed Limits
Speed limits in Poland are as follows: City 37mph/59kph Open Roads 56mph/90kph Highways 68mph/109kph
Rules of the Road
Traffic travels on the right and passing is on the left. All trams should be passed on the right. At the Polish border crossing, you will need to present your drivers license, passport and proof of third-party insurance.
Gas
On the highways, gas stations are located roughly every 22mi/35km and are open from 6am to 10pm.
Tolls
Autostradas A1, A2 and A4 are toll highways.
Parking
Small cars can park half-on and half-off the sidewalk. Parking is illegal within 5.5 yards/meters of a crosswalk.