Low-cost car rental Katowice - from 9€/day

Katowice is a fantastic city to explore by automobile. Although it was traditionally a mining and industrial center, the city has swiftly developed in recent decades and has become a cultural, art, and technology center. Because of its accessible position in South Central Poland, it may also serve as an excellent base for seeing cities such as Wroclaw and Krakow, natural landscapes such as the Tatra Mountains, and neighboring countries such as Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia.

Katowice One-Way Car Rentals

The following are the most common one-way rental choices for pick-up in Katowice and drop-off in another city:

From Katowice to Krakow, prices start at SG$ 17 per day.
From Katowice to Warsaw, prices start at SG$ 16 per day.
From Katowice to Gdansk, prices start at SG$17 per day.
From Katowice to Rzeszow, prices start at SG$ 17 per day.

Roads with tolls

In Poland, there are a number of toll roads. The one closest to Katowice is the toll road between Katowice and Wroclaw.

Some highways employ an open toll system, whilst others employ a closed toll system. Payment is paid upon entering the toll road under an open toll system. In a closed toll system, the motorist is issued a printed ticket stating the time and place of entry of the toll road; the toll cost is computed and paid when the vehicle exits the road.

Payment can be done in cash or with a credit card. If you want to pay in cash, you have three options: Euros, Polish zloty (PLN), or US dollars (USD), but bear in mind that even if you pay in one of the two foreign currencies, you may be offered change in zloty. 1 EUR Equals 4.25 PLN as of July 2019.

The Polish toll road map may be found here. On the official Polish toll road website, you may learn more about toll roads in Poland and the toll costs for individual routes.

City facts that are useful

Katowice, like the rest of Southern Poland, has a humid continental climate with warm, rainy summers and chilly winters. The average temperature in July, the hottest month, is 18°C, while it is -1.5°C in January. Katowice is recognized as one of the least windy cities in Poland.

Katowice is one of the major cities in Silesia, a historical and cultural area in southern Poland bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany. Katowice is home to the Silesian Museum as well as other Silesian ethnographic and cultural institutes, and many city residents feel proud to be not just Poles, but also (and often principally) Silesians. The Silesian language, which is widely spoken across the city, is extremely similar to Polish, but the two languages are not entirely mutually intelligible.

Best vacation spots and activities

St. Michael the Archangel Church This historic wooden church is one of the oldest in Katowice and the surrounding areas. Built in a neighboring town in 1510, it was relocated to the city in the twentieth century and is currently placed in the magnificent Kociuszko Park.

Silesian Theater is a theater in Silesian. The biggest in the Silesia area, the theater has been an important cultural center for decades and is also one of Katowice's most renowned structures. The theater, which is as spectacular on the inside as it is on the outside, is located on the ancient market square, which is an intriguing section of the city in and of itself. The structure, which was originally erected as the German theater, is now more than 100 years old.

Katowice History Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the city of Katowice. This museum, which covers several chapters of the city's history, highlights Katowice's industrial growth and the living circumstances of the region's early miners. It also explores the tumultuous twentieth century in Poland and features the works of Katowice artists.

Parking and traffic advice

Poland follows the right-hand rule of the road.
Unless otherwise specified, the speed limits in Poland are as follows: 140 km/h (87 mph) on motorways, 120 km/h (75 mph) on expressways with dual carriageways, 100 km/h (62.2 mph) on expressways with a single carriageway, 90 km/h (56 mph) on all other urban roads, 60 km/h (37.2 mph) in urban and built-up areas at night, 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban and built-up areas
It is against the law to use a cell phone while driving.
For both experienced and inexperienced drivers, the legal alcohol limit is 0.02 percent. Excessive penalties and a license suspension may result from exceeding the limit. Exceeding the 0.05 percent limit is a criminal offense punishable by up to two years in jail.
While the general quality of roads in Poland has greatly improved over the previous two decades, some rural roads, particularly in the country's northern, southern, and easternmost regions, can still be in poor condition. It is a good idea to plan your route ahead of time and research the routes you will be driving on.
When you drive, you must have your insurance and automobile documents with you.
You must have your passport or ID card with you at all times when driving.
In Poland, like in the rest of the EU, the emergency number is 112.