Poland travel details
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Poland has a population of 38M with main currency as Polish Zloty. The languages spoken are Polish. Poland travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are very common in Poland. Tipping is quite common in Poland and it's good etiquette to leave one. Internet speed in Poland is on average 11.0 Mbps.In Poland you drive on the right side.
Poland travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
We've reviewed our travel advice for Poland and continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions. Poland is part of the Schengen area, which means you can enter Poland without a visa in some cases. Entry and exit conditions can change at short notice.
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Poland.
Issue Date : May 7, 2024
Poland weather
Poland essential details
Plugs
Poland uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type E.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Polish
Money in Poland
Currencies
Poland uses the Polish z?oty (symbol: z?), code PLN.Banknotes come in denominations of 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10 z?otys. Z?oty is subdivided into 100 groszs. Coins come in denominations of 5, 2 and 1 z?otys and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 groszs.
Cards
Widely accepted Credit cards are widely accepted within Poland (at hotels, shops, and restaurants, travel agencies, car-rental agencies etc.). Visa, MasterCard and Maestro are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club is pretty rare. Discover, JCB, UnionPay and RuPay are unknown.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are very common in Poland. You can find them in both large & small cities, tourist areas etc.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping
Expected to tip Tipping is quite common in Poland and it's good etiquette to leave one. How much money you leave depends on the service and how happy you were with it.
Internet in Poland
Internet
Internet speed in Poland is on average 11.0 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Poland is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about 23.40 PLN, which includes 3 GB of data plan. You can choose from 6 telecoms: Aero2, Orange, Play, Plus, Sferia or T-Mobile. Poland uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Poland upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Poland, dial +, then 48 (the country code for Poland), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Poland, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 85 .
Poland travel details
Driving in Poland
Road rules
In Poland you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 120 km/h (74 mph) on expressways, 140 km/h (86 mph) on motorways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 90 km/h (55 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.02%.
On the road
Road assistance is available at 9637 (National Roadside Assistance Service) or 022 9637 (National Roadside Assistance Service). For general news on Poland's traffic use GDKiA or V-Traffic. For news on Poland’s motorways and tolls use Autostrada A1, Autostrada A2 Wielkopolska, Autostrada A4 Stalexport Autostrada Matopolska S.A. or ViaTOLL. Most popular petrol stations in Poland are Circle K, Shell, Lotos, Statoil, Orlen and BP. Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called benzyny, PB98/Superplus or PB95/Eurosuper. Petrol costs about 4.38 PLN per liter.Diesel options are called Olej nap?dowy or ON.
Emergecy
Universal
112
Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire department
112
Poland map
Poland visa advice
If you're considering exploring Poland beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Poland transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Poland, understanding Poland Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.