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Explore Poland on Two Wheels
From historic cities and medieval castles to rolling countryside, lakes and Baltic coastline, Poland offers a wonderfully varied landscape for exploring on two wheels.
Start in Kraków, discovering its beautiful historic centre before leaving the city behind for quieter roads, traditional villages and the green landscapes of southern Poland.
Or head north to Gdańsk, where colourful waterfront streets give way to sandy Baltic beaches, coastal towns and open countryside just waiting to be explored.
Cities to Countryside
Leave Poland’s historic cities behind for open roads, villages and beautiful rural scenery.
Castles & Culture
Discover medieval castles, colourful old towns and centuries of fascinating history.
Coast to Country
Ride from Baltic beaches to rolling landscapes, forests and peaceful country roads.
Explore Poland
Kraków
Explore historic streets before escaping into the beautiful countryside of southern Poland.
Gdańsk
Discover colourful waterfront streets, Baltic beaches and scenic coastal roads.
Katowice
Explore vibrant Silesia, with forests, historic towns and countryside beyond the city.
More places to ride in Poland
Considerations Before You Ride in Poland
You need a valid driving licence that covers the type of scooter or motorcycle you intend to hire. An AM entitlement covers mopeds, while an A1 licence covers motorcycles up to 125cc and 11kW. More powerful motorcycles require the appropriate A2 or A entitlement.
Polish rules also allow holders of a category B car licence to ride motorcycles up to 125cc and 11kW after holding the licence for at least three years. However, visitors should not assume that this automatically means a rental company will accept a UK category B licence for a 125cc scooter, so check the individual rental requirements before booking.
Visitors with a valid UK photocard driving licence can use it in Poland, provided it contains the appropriate entitlement for the vehicle being hired. Rental companies may also impose their own minimum age or licence-experience requirements.
Useful links
Polish Government – Driving licence categories
GOV.UK – Poland travel advice
Yes. If you are hiring a moped or low-powered scooter, you cannot ride it on Poland’s motorways or expressways. These roads are reserved for qualifying motor vehicles, so you may need to plan an alternative route when travelling between destinations.
Mopeds and motorcycles are also not permitted on cycle paths, despite Poland having an extensive network of them. Mopeds should generally use the road or, where required and suitable, the hard shoulder. Larger scooters and motorcycles follow the normal rules for motor vehicles.
In cities and historic centres there may also be pedestrian zones, restricted-access streets and local traffic controls. Always follow the signs at the entrance to these areas, particularly when exploring central Kraków or Gdańsk.
A protective helmet is compulsory in Poland when riding a scooter, moped or motorcycle. The requirement applies to both the rider and any passenger, and the helmet must meet the required safety standards.
Protective jackets, trousers, gloves and suitable footwear are not generally compulsory, but they are strongly recommended. Even when hiring a small scooter, proper protective clothing can significantly reduce the risk of injury.
A helmet may be included with your scooter hire or available as an optional extra, depending on the rental company. Check what is included before booking, particularly if you need a second helmet for a passenger.
Yes. Poland has different minimum ages depending on the type of scooter or motorcycle. You can legally ride a moped from age 14 with an AM licence, while an A1 licence is available from age 16 and covers motorcycles and scooters up to 125cc and 11kW.
For more powerful motorcycles, the minimum age rises to 18 for an A2 licence. An unrestricted A licence is available from 20 if you have held an A2 licence for at least two years, or from 24 through direct access.
However, being legally old enough to ride does not necessarily mean you will be able to hire one. Rental companies can impose higher minimum ages and require you to have held the appropriate licence for a certain period, so always check the individual rental conditions before booking.
If you hold a UK photocard driving licence, you do not need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to ride or drive in Poland as a visitor. Your licence must include the appropriate entitlement for the scooter or motorcycle you intend to hire.
If you still have an older paper UK driving licence, you may need to update it to a photocard licence or obtain an IDP. For Poland, the relevant permit is the 1968 IDP.
Rental companies can impose their own documentation requirements and may sometimes request an IDP even where it is not legally required, so check the conditions of your booking before travelling.
Useful link:#
GOV.UK – Check if you need an International Driving Permit
Yes. In Poland, you ride on the right-hand side of the road and must use dipped headlights or daytime running lights during the day as well as appropriate lights at night.
Speed limits vary according to the road and vehicle, with a general 50 km/h limit in built-up areas and 90 km/h on ordinary roads outside built-up areas for motorcycles, unless signs indicate otherwise. Lower limits apply in residential zones and to mopeds.
Poland has a very low legal alcohol limit, so the safest approach is not to drink at all if you are riding. Take particular care on rural roads, which can sometimes be narrow or uneven, and always follow local signs and temporary restrictions.
Useful link
GOV.UK – Poland travel advice: road travel
Scooter and motorcycle rentals in Poland should include the compulsory third-party liability insurance required for vehicles being used on public roads. This covers your legal liability for injury or damage caused to other people or their property.
However, compulsory insurance does not necessarily cover damage to the rental scooter itself, theft, vandalism or every type of accident. The level of additional protection included varies between rental companies.
Before booking, check exactly what insurance is included, the excess you could be responsible for and any exclusions that apply. You may also be offered optional additional cover to reduce your financial liability.
Possibly. Depending on the rental company, additional charges can apply for extra insurance, additional riders, passenger helmets, accessories or delivery and collection.
You may also face charges for additional mileage, late returns, missing fuel or damage that is not covered by the insurance included with your rental.
A refundable security deposit may also be required when you collect the scooter. Check the rental conditions carefully before booking so you know exactly what is included in the advertised price.
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