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Crossover or SUV? In Kraków, it's not the same car
Kraków currently has 3 vehicles available in the Crossover class, starting from 263 PLN per day. Many customers ask about renting an "SUV" when what they actually mean is a crossover. The difference is practical, not just marketing. A crossover, like the Hyundai Kona or Nissan Juke in the BLS Kraków fleet, is built on a compact city-car platform, raised slightly, usually with front-wheel drive. A classic SUV is bigger, heavier and handles rough terrain better, but it struggles more on the narrow streets around Kraków's Old Town or Kazimierz. If you need a car for wandering the city centre and a weekend trip to the Beskids, a crossover is the more versatile choice than a full-size SUV from our SUV rental offer in Kraków.
City driving and weekend trips, without compromise
Kraków has a paid parking zone in the centre and plenty of narrow, one-way streets around the Planty park. A crossover like the Hyundai Kona parks there without much stress, and the raised suspension makes it easier to handle uneven driveways and kerbs, which come up more often in the city than you'd expect. We've mapped out free parking spots in Kraków on our blog - worth a look before your first drive into the city.
Routes from Kraków worth taking a crossover on
Kraków to Zakopane is around 100 km, just under two hours, with climbs through the Beskids where the extra ground clearance pays off. Kraków to Ojców National Park is only 30 km, but the final stretch runs along a narrow, occasionally rough road through the Prądnik Valley. Closer to town, Kraków to Wieliczka is barely 15 km - here the crossover mainly earns its keep by being easy to park near the salt mine. We've collected more route ideas around Małopolska in a separate blog post.
Mileage limits and deposit for crossover rentals
You can rent the Hyundai Kona or Nissan Juke in two rate options. The Base rate comes with a 250 km/day limit - enough for city driving, tighter if you're heading to the Tatras and back in one day. The Prime rate includes unlimited mileage from day one, regardless of how long you rent for. The deposit under Prime is noticeably lower than under Base - check the exact amount for your dates in the online calculator, since it depends on the season and rental length.
Book for 6 days and you get the 7th day free - this "6=7" mechanic applies across every rate and every car class, so a week-long trip works out cheaper than the daily rate multiplied by seven. Full terms, including second-driver rules and driving abroad, are on our rental terms page, and details of extended protection are covered under full coverage.
Picking up your car in Kraków
The main rental point in Kraków is on Olszanicka Street. If you're flying in, pick-up is also available at Balice Airport - set delivery to the terminal directly in the booking form when choosing your pick-up location.
Renting a crossover long-term
If you need a car for more than a weekend - for a work contract in Kraków, or a move - long-term rental brings the daily rate down compared to a short booking. The same goes for company fleets: our corporate rental option with invoiced billing is covered separately.
