ΕΝΟΙΚΙΑΣΗ ΑΥΤΟΚΙΝΗΤΩΝ Αεροδρόμιο Chopin Βαρσοβίας (WAW)

You’ll find our Avis counter at Warsaw Chopin Airport located on the mezzanine level in the arrivals hall just after baggage reclaim. Our Avis rental car collection is just outside the terminal building in the designated rental car airport parking P34.

Warsaw International Airport (WAW) was renamed Warsaw Chopin Airport in 2001 in honour of the Polish-born composer Frédéric Chopin. It is one of three airports covering Warsaw including Warsaw Modlin Airport, which opened in 2012, and the Warsaw Radom Airport, which opened in 2023. Warsaw Chopin is the busiest airport in Poland and the 28th largest airport in Europe welcoming more than 21 million passengers a year.

First opened in 1934, it serves 137 destinations in 57 countries. The airport has been under development in recent years with a new terminal building opened in 2015 to bring the two previous terminals into a single unit. An underground railway station at the airport was opened in 2012 to connect the airport with Warsaw’s railway network.

The airport is located on the south western edge of Warsaw with good road access via the S2/S8 Warsaw ring road and S79 and E77 highways.

If you are driving in Poland for the first time or have just arrived in Europe, make sure you familiarise yourself with the Polish driving rules before picking up your car. Some key road rules in and around Warsaw include driving on the right and overtaking on the left. Be aware that rush hour in the city is between 7:00-9:00 AM and 4:00-6:00 PM. Speed limits in Warsaw are 50 km/h in built-up areas (60 km/h between 11pm and 5am), 90 km/h outside built-up areas, and 130 km/h on motorways. There is a tram network in Warsaw and drivers should always give way to trams, overtake on the right and use any part of the road provided for trams.

From the Avis car park at Warsaw Chopin Airport to the centre of Warsaw is a drive of 8.4km which will take around 25min depending on the time of day. Head north from the airport and take the DW634 following signs to the centre of the city.

After being badly damaged in World War II, much of Warsaw was reconstructed and as a result the city is an enthralling mix of old and new architecture.

Head to the historic Old Town first. The focal point here is Castle Square, a gorgeous area surrounded by old architecture that somehow survived the war. Stroll the cobblestoned streets and stop at a café for a cup of coffee served with traditional blueberry mazurka – a popular Polish pastry. When it comes to food, you can’t leave Poland without trying some pierogies (dumplings stuffed with potato, sauerkraut and ground meat). Do some shopping at Market Square, especially for souvenirs and handicrafts, and take in the Renaissance buildings.

Visiting the Warsaw Uprising Museum is a must. Here you can learn about how the Polish people tried to drive the Nazis out of Poland. Spend time at the Palace of Culture and Science, the tallest building in Poland and visit the Chopin Museum to learn about Poland’s beloved composer.

With its quaint towns and historical sites not to mention coast and mountain ranges, there is so much to see within an easy drive from Warsaw.

Masovia

Take route DK7/E77 from Warsaw for 50 minutes and you’ll arrive at Masovia. Visit the beautiful Zelazowa Wola park and manor house, where Chopin was born and see the baroque palace in Nieborow. Stop by Arkadia while you’re here too – one of the most beautiful gardens in Poland.

Lublin

Lublin is just two hours from Warsaw on the DK17/E372. The medieval Lublin Castle is the main attraction of this quaint, lively city, thanks to its unique gothic-revival architecture. Spend time trying the local foods around Rynek – a special area of town devoted to dining and shopping. Also allow time to soak up the lively Old Square and stop by the Krakowska Gate.

Tykocin

Drive along the DK8 and the S8 for two hours and you’ll reach Tykocin – a small town settled on the Narew river. Wooden houses, a synagogue and a stunning baroque church are among the top sights. One of the few Jewish communities that escaped the Holocaust came from here. You can also visit Treblinka along the way – the second largest concentration camp after Auschwitz.

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