To many people, perhaps the name ‘Wroclaw’ rings a bell when you remember that they played host to the 2012 Euro Championship. But this is not all that this city is well known for. It is known for being a tourism, cultural and banking centre and this if facilitated by the fact that it served by the Wroclaw Kopernik Airport, otherwise known as Wroclaw-Copernicus Airport.

Car hire agencies are available upon landing at the airport. This could be made possible by two means. First off, if you had made prior car rental bookings online, you could have your agent deliver the vehicle at Wroclaw Kopernik Airport from where you would pick it up.

Worry not though, even if you had not made prior bookings, there is several rental agencies with offices at the arrivals terminus of the Wroclaw Kopernik Airport. These desks are manned by competent representatives who will assist you through your car-for-hire endeavor.

Road rules and regulations

Prior to getting a rental car though, it is advisable you be familiar with the driving regulations of the land just so you do not land on the wrong side of the law.

Driving is on the right hand side of the road.
Always drive with your headlights on regardless of the kind of whether currently being experienced.
For up to 6 month, you would be allowed to use your international driver’s license as long as it is valid. A period longer than this will require you undergo a test ascertaining your knowledge of the Polish language.
All seatbelts should be fitted and worn always.
Children below 12 years of age should travel while strapped into special child’s seats.
There are certain emergency kits your car rental should be equipped with. These are: reflective warning triangle, first aid kit and a fire extinguisher.
Railways crossings are plenty and they are unguarded so always be alert when approaching such.
Other road users in Poland are known for being rather reckless, thus explaining why Poland is among the countries with the worst road accident statistics in the whole of Europe.

Local attractions

Being the most important city in southwestern Poland, Wroclaw has many things that could draw the average visitor. From interesting architecture, to plenty of islands, rivers and even bridges; the city has remained unshaken despite it having been caught up in quite a number of wars in the earlier years. So get a car for hire from Wroclaw Kopernik Airport and get to enjoy all that the city has to offer.