Rzeszow travel guide
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You're Going to Love Rzeszow
With a population of 158,382, Rzeszow is the largest city in Podkarpackie, Poland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rzeszow to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Rzeszow
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rzeszow in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rzeszow, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Rzeszow
Plane
When flying to Rzeszow, you’ll arrive at Rzeszow Jasionka (RZE), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rzeszow from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 40m.
Train
PKP Intercity is the most popular train carrier serving Rzeszow, followed by České dráhy. The train journey from Rzeszow to Krakow takes 1h 37m and costs around €15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wroclaw, expect to pay about €24 for a 4h 41m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Rzeszow is to pick up a car hire from Krakow, which is about 147 km from Rzeszow. You’ll find branches of Flex To Go and Kaizen Rent A Car Inc, among others, in Krakow.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rzeszow, including FlixBus, Neobus and BlaBlaBus. From Krakow, the bus ride to Rzeszow takes 209 km and will cost you around €5. From Warsaw, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 406 km. The most popular bus station is Rzeszow Dw. Lokalny, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Rzeszow. Rzeszow Railway Station Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Rzeszow
Where to stay in Rzeszow
From 5-star hotels such as the Bristol Tradition and Luxury to great affordable options like the Hotel Forum, Rzeszow offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €60 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €75 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rzeszow
Most booked hotels in Rzeszow
Hiring a car in Rzeszow
Hiring a car in Rzeszow costs €10 per day, on average.
Expect to pay €1.56 per litre in Rzeszow (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €18.64 and €24.85. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rzeszow, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.