5-Day Poland Road Trip from Łódź to Krakow and Warsaw

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Duration
5 days & 4 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
4 nights included
Car rental
5 days included
Flights
Optional
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Description

Have the adventure of a lifetime with this 5-day road trip through Poland.

This incredible self-drive vacation package will take you through the best destinations in Poland. With this perfectly planned travel package, you will stay 2 nights in Łódź, 1 night in Krakow, and 1 night in Warsaw, experiencing the ultimate road trip in Poland. Your road trip will enable you to discover the country's most popular attractions and restaurants in Łódź, Krakow, and Warsaw. We'll help you experience the best 5 days in Poland you can imagine so you can leave happy and inspired.

Upon arriving in Łódź, you'll collect the rental vehicle of your choice. From there, you'll be off to discover some of the most popular attractions in Poland, including the stunning Manufaktura and Old town Market Square in Krakow.

You'll have an extensive selection of accommodations to choose from throughout your road trip. We have handpicked the best hotels and places to stay across the country, catering to all budgets. Whether you're in the mood for luxurious five-star hotels or cozy, budget-friendly accommodations, we've got you covered.

Your road trip will bring you close to the best attractions and most incredible sights in Poland. From the magnificent Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection to the breathtaking Łazienki Park and Palace of Culture and Science, your journey will take you on a thrilling adventure through some of the most iconic travel destinations in the country. Your discovery doesn't end there. Make sure to marvel at the remarkable Copernicus Science Centre and learn more about the unique Royal Castle to truly immerse yourself in the local culture. As you hit the open road and drive through Łódź, Krakow, and Warsaw, you'll also have plenty of opportunities to uncover hidden gems and experience the authentic charm of Poland. Whether you're exploring enchanting small towns, discovering scenic routes, or indulging in local cuisine, there's always something new and exciting to experience in Poland.

Add tours and tickets to each day of your trip to make the most of your time in Poland. You'll have the opportunity to choose from the best tours and activities that your travel destinations have to offer, meaning you'll never have a boring moment on your road trip through Poland.

Your travel plan itinerary also gives you multiple opportunities to look for souvenirs to memorialize your road trip in Poland.

You'll return home having experienced the very best of everything Poland has to offer. Each twist and turn of the journey adds a unique charm to your travel tales.

You can customize each day of your road trip vacation itinerary with flexible trip planning before and after booking. Enjoy the benefits of exploring all these great attractions at your own speed.

Your travel plan includes everything you need to experience the best of Poland. You'll be booked at the best hotels for 4 nights, with plenty of top-rated breakfast and restaurant options nearby. We'll provide you with the best car rental for 4 days during your self-drive road trip, including CDW insurance.

You'll have access to 24/7 travel support, a personal travel agent, and a step-by-step guide via our flexible mobile app. You can choose and add your flight preferences as needed. Make your vacation in Poland extra special by adding tours and tickets to each day of your itinerary.

The best services in Poland fill up quickly, so book your spot early. Select a date and start planning your self-drive road trip in Poland today!

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Included

Hotel, 4 nights
Rental car, 5 days
CDW Insurance
Step-by-step guide
Personal travel agent
24/7 travel support

Destinations

Łódź - city in PolandŁódź / 2 nights
Warsaw - city in PolandWarsaw / 1 night
Krakow - city in PolandKrakow / 1 night

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Attractions

Photo of main square in Krakow on a summer day, Poland.Old town Market Square in Krakow
Photo of Wawel castle with Gardens and cathedral, Krakow, Poland.Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection
Photo of Royal Łazienki Park in Warsaw, Palace on the water, Lazienki Palace, Poland.Łazienki Park
Photo of Manufaktura historic gate in Lodz, Poland.Manufaktura
Photo of aerial view Palace of Culture and Science and downtown business skyscrapers, city center of Warsaw, Poland.Palace of Culture and Science
Copernicus Science CentreCopernicus Science Centre
Photo of Royal Castle and Sigismund Column in Warsaw in a summer day, Poland.Royal Castle
Photo of Multimedia Fountain Park in Warsaw, Poland.Multimedia Fountain Park at Podzamcze
Photo of Wawel cathedral on Wawel Hill in Krakow, Poland.Wawel Cathedral
Autumn leaves falling in The Planty - a park in Krakow, Poland.Planty Park
Piłsudskiego Park, Zdrowie-Mania, Łódź-Polesie, Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, PolandPiłsudskiego Park
Pasaż Róży, Katedralna, Łódź-Śródmieście, Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, PolandPasaż Róży
Park Źródliska Łódź,Poland.Park Źródliska in Łodzi
The alley in the shade of the trees - the botanic garden in LodzBotanical garden in Łódź
EC1 Łódź - City of Culture, Katedralna, Łódź-Śródmieście, Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, PolandEC1 Łódź - City of Culture

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Day 1 - Łódź - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 - Łódź - arrival day

  • Łódź - Arrival Day
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Łódź has many popular destinations you can explore.

Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Łódź, Ato Ramen. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,123 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Łódź is Złoty Imbir. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,599 customers.

Locals recommend Señoritas Restaurant & Lounge as one of the best restaurants in the city of Łódź. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,293 customers.

Łódź also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Łódź is Bawełna. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,111 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Łódź is That's it. This bar is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 819 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Poland!

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Day 2 - Łódź and Krakow

Day 2

Day 2 - Łódź and Krakow

  • Łódź
  • Krakow
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Drive 293 km, 3 hours 56 min

  • EC1 Łódź - City of Culture
  • Manufaktura
  • Piłsudskiego Park
  • Botanical garden in Łódź
  • Park Źródliska in Łodzi
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Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Krakow. You’ll stay in Krakow for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Łódź’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Łódź, start your day with a visit to the amazing EC1 Łódź - City of Culture. This much-appreciated must-see tourist destination and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 6,213 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Manufaktura. This shopping center and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 81,596 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Piłsudskiego Park to make the most of your road trip across Poland. The spectacular Piłsudskiego Park is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 15,365 visitors.

The lovely Botanical garden in Łódź is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 5,689 visitors have left this botanical garden average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Park Źródliska in Łódź. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 7,482 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Łódź has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Krakow. Krakow offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Starka | Restaurant & Vodkas. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 4,520 reviews.

The remarkable Czarna Kaczka/ Black Duck is another top restaurant in Krakow we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,682 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Piwnica Pod Baranami is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,916 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Krakow, the fantastic Nowy Kraftowy. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,066 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Eszeweria. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,522 customers.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Poland!

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Day 3 - Krakow and Warsaw

Day 3

Day 3 - Krakow and Warsaw

  • Krakow
  • Warsaw
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Drive 298 km, 3 hours 56 min

  • Old town Market Square in Krakow
  • Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection
  • Wawel Cathedral
  • Planty Park
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Day 3 of your road trip through Poland gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Warsaw for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Krakow is the amazing Old town Market Square in Krakow. This attraction is a market square that is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 151,340 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Wawel Royal Castle National Art Collection. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 141,574 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Krakow is the outstanding Wawel Cathedral. This popular cathedral and travel destination has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 29,793 visitors.

The spectacular Planty Park is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating park and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 20,414 visitors.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Poland. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Warsaw, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Stary Dom, one of the best restaurants in the city of Warsaw. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 5,942 customers.

Locals also recommend Restauracja Różana as one of the best restaurants in the city of Warsaw. Restauracja Różana is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 4,148 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Warsaw is Soul Kitchen. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,638 customers.

After dinner, visit Woda Ognista, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Warsaw. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,044 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Krutoy Lounge. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 511 customers.

Alternatively, PiwPaw Beer Heaven is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Warsaw. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 4,034 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Poland!

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Day 4 - Warsaw and Łódź

Day 4

Day 4 - Warsaw and Łódź

  • Warsaw
  • Łódź
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Drive 145 km, 2 hours 14 min

  • Palace of Culture and Science
  • Multimedia Fountain Park at Podzamcze
  • Royal Castle
  • Copernicus Science Centre
  • Łazienki Park
  • More

Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Łódź. You’ll stay in Łódź for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Warsaw’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Warsaw, start your day with a visit to the amazing Palace of Culture and Science. This much-appreciated palace and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 66,944 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Multimedia Fountain Park at Podzamcze. This top-tier point of interest and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 39,805 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Royal Castle to make the most of your road trip across Poland. The spectacular Royal Castle is a royal palace that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 46,604 visitors.

The lovely Copernicus Science Centre is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 50,411 visitors have left this science museum average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Łazienki Park. This attraction is a park rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars in 81,258 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Warsaw has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Łódź. Łódź offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Imber. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 864 reviews.

The remarkable Otwarte Drzwi is another top restaurant in Łódź we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,695 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Lavash is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,480 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Łódź, the fantastic The Eclipse Inn. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 732 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful Spaleni Słońcem. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 790 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Long Play. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 702 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Poland!

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Day 5 - Łódź - departure day

Day 5

Day 5 - Łódź - departure day

  • Łódź - Departure Day
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  • Pasaż Róży
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Day 5 of your road trip in Poland is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Łódź before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Rosa's Passage is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Łódź. This installation artwork and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 9,650 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Łódź and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Poland.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Łódź at Cud Miód Fabryczna before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,309 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Bawełna for your last chance at a meal in the city of Łódź. The Bawełna restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,111 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Restauracja Bułgarska 69. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,071 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Łódź. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Poland!

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