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. We recommend you stay at least 32 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rzeszow has to offer.
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.
Train
PKP Intercity is the only carrier operating train routes to Rzeszow. The train journey from Rzeszow to Warsaw takes 4h 18m and costs around RM 124 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Poznan, expect to pay about RM 158 for a 6h 55m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rzeszow, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Neobus. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Rzeszow takes 394 km and will cost you around RM 53. From Vienna, the ticket costs about RM 320 for a journey of 861 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 RM 313 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 384 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rzeszow
Hiring a car in Rzeszow
Expect to pay RM 7.79 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 RM 93.40 and RM 124.53. The most frequently booked car type in Rzeszow is Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.