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An SUV from Kraków to the Tatras - a choice that makes sense year-round
Kraków currently has 3 vehicles available in the SUV class, starting from 258 PLN per day. Kraków sits about 100 km from Zakopane, under two hours away, with climbs through the Beskids and changing road conditions along the way - one of the main reasons customers ask for an SUV rather than a smaller class. Higher clearance and better traction help not just in the mountains: on an uneven driveway or in snow, the difference shows within the first few kilometres.
Which SUV to pick - Tucson, RAV4 or Tiguan
The BLS Kraków fleet in this class includes the Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV 4 and Volkswagen Tiguan Elegance. The Tucson and RAV4 are compact C-segment SUVs - easy to manoeuvre in town, with enough boot space for a weekend bag in the mountains. The Tiguan is a touch bigger, which shows mainly in rear-seat legroom on longer drives. None of these models is permanently locked to a specific date - check current availability and exact specs in the calculator above, since the fleet composition changes.
Winter and summer - an SUV in different conditions
In summer, an SUV mainly works as a family car for longer trips - more boot space than the Estate class, easier access to a dirt road or trailhead parking. In winter the difference is bigger: higher clearance makes it easier to handle snow and ice, especially on routes toward Podhale and the Beskids. We've collected trip ideas for winter around Kraków and beyond in a separate post on where to go in Poland in winter on our blog.
Mileage limits and deposit for the SUV class
You can rent the Tucson, RAV4 or Tiguan in two rate options. The Base rate comes with a 250 km/day limit - a round trip Kraków-Zakopane sits right at that limit, so for a longer loop around Podhale it's worth counting the kilometres in advance. The Prime rate includes unlimited mileage from day one, regardless of rental length, which tends to be more convenient than watching the odometer on a mountain trip. The deposit under Prime is noticeably lower than under Base - check the exact amount for your dates in the online calculator.
Book for 6 days and the 7th is free - the "6=7" mechanic applies across every rate and car class. 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 SUV 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. If you need something more manoeuvrable for the city instead of an SUV, it's worth checking our Crossover class in Kraków - a smaller, more city-friendly alternative.
Renting an SUV long-term
If you need the SUV for more than a mountain weekend - say, for the ski season or a house build - 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.
