Traveling across Poland by car gives you opportunity to see places which you might not be able to reach by train or bus. This form of transportation has many advantages; you can choose your own routes and time and even take more luggage. What is more important, you do not need to have your own vehicle. You can rent it.

Crossing the border between Poland and other EU countries is very easy. Although Poland is not yet a member of the Schengen Agreement on the abolition of border controls, formalities are minimal. Crossing the border with other countries may require more time and paperwork which may be required by immigration service of the neighboring country.

Tourists who decide to drive to Poland in their own car or plan to rent a car in Poland should consider taking out insurance in case of a breakdown. Having with them the telephone numbers to emergency road services or to authorised car service centers along with other documents pertaining to the car is also important.

While traveling in Poland by car, you need to be aware of the local regulations for public road users, which may sometimes be different than other countries.

Although the vast majority of the signs, symbols and pictograms used in Poland are well-known in other countries or are generally recognizable, it may be worth knowing a few which are specific to Poland

The condition of Polish roads could be described as relatively good. In the vicinity of the larger cities road surfaces are improving every month. Secondary roads can be qualified as being in a satisfactory condition.

In Poland there are many fuel stations in the cities and towns as well as road side outlets in the country. Many of them are the well recognized brands of international oil companies. Fuel stations are usually open round the clock seven days a week.