Collect your car at Lawica terminal and drive into Poznan or west to the A2 motorway.
Poznan Lawica Airport (POZ) sits 7 km west of the city centre, connected by route S11. The single terminal houses rental desks in the arrivals hall, where local rental companies hand over keys after you land. From the airport forecourt you merge onto S11 eastbound for a 10-15 minute drive into Poznan, or westbound to join the A2 motorway at the junction 2 km away. The A2 runs east 310 km to Warsaw and west 80 km to the German border at Swiecko, making Lawica a practical start point for trips across western Poland or cross-border travel to Germany with prior written permission.
This page covers rental at the airport terminal itself - meeting your driver or collecting keys at the desk immediately after your flight arrives. If you prefer pickup in the city centre or delivery to a hotel in Poznan, see the separate Poznan page. Airport pickup suits travellers who want to drive straight out onto the motorway network or reach destinations in Wielkopolska without first entering the city.
We list cars available at Poznan Airport with no deposit and no credit card required on eligible vehicles. Payment terms - including whether a debit card, credit card or cash is accepted for the balance - appear in the search results for each specific car and in your voucher. The booking advance is paid online by card; the remainder and any extras are settled at the desk when you sign the rental agreement.
Landing at Lawica and driving away typically follows four steps. The voucher in your email tells you which company to meet and where.
Exit the arrivals gate with your bags. Rental desks line the hall near the main exit. If meeting a representative, they will hold a sign with your name or the company logo near the arrivals doors.
Check your voucher for the exact location - some companies have a counter inside the terminal, others meet you outside. In the search widget above, use the "Specify location" field to select Poznan Airport (POZ code) so results show only cars handed over at Lawica.
Show your driving licence, voucher and payment card. The agent records any existing scratches or dents on a condition report, which you both sign. You also pay the balance and any add-ons - child seat, additional driver, motorway vignette - at this desk.
Collect keys, check fuel level and walk to the car park. Follow signs for S11 east toward Poznan or S11 west to join the A2. Right-hand traffic applies, and the speed limit leaving the airport zone is 90 km/h on the single carriageway sections of S11.
Lawica's position on the S11 expressway puts several cities and border crossings within a few hours. Distances and suggested vehicles below.
Distance: 7 km via S11 and local roads | Time: 10-15 minutes
Car: Fiat 500 or Opel Corsa - compact hatchback suited to urban parking near the Old Market Square and tight streets in Ostrow Tumski.
Notes: Follow S11 east, then exit onto Bukowska or Glogowska streets toward the centre. Urban speed limit is 50 km/h.
Distance: 310 km via A2 | Time: 3 hours
Car: Skoda Octavia Combi or Ford Focus SW - estate with motorway cruise comfort and luggage space for airport-to-airport transfers.
Notes: Exit airport onto S11 west 2 km to A2 junction, then A2 east. Motorway speed limit is 140 km/h; vignette required and included in rental for A2 travel. Refuel at PKN Orlen or Lotos stations along the route.
Distance: 80 km via A2 | Time: 50 minutes
Car: Nissan Qashqai or Mazda CX-5 - crossover with higher driving position for long motorway stretches; cross-border travel to Germany requires written permission arranged before pickup.
Notes: S11 west to A2, then A2 west to the border. No physical checkpoint; ensure rental agreement lists Germany as an authorised country.
Distance: 120 km via S5 | Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Car: Skoda Fabia or Kia Rio - economical sedan for expressway and urban driving in Bydgoszcz.
Notes: From S11 pick up S5 north at the junction near Poznan ring road. Expressway speed limit is 120 km/h.
Distance: 180 km via A2 east and local roads | Time: 2 hours
Car: Skoda Karoq or Opel Grandland - mid-size crossover with comfort for mixed motorway and dual-carriageway sections toward Wroclaw.
Notes: A2 east to bypass Poznan, then south on national roads. Dual carriageway limit is 100 km/h outside motorway sections.
Local rental companies at Lawica offer the models below. Availability and payment conditions vary by date and supplier; use the search above to see real-time options.
| Model | Category | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Fiat 500 | Mini | Short city trips from airport to Poznan hotels, narrow streets in Ostrow Tumski. |
| Fiat Panda | Economy | Budget-conscious travellers visiting Poznan and nearby towns within 50 km. |
| Opel Corsa | Economy | Solo or pair flying into Lawica for business in the city centre. |
| Skoda Fabia | Economy | Reliable hatchback for airport pickup and regional driving in Wielkopolska. |
| Kia Rio | Compact | Comfortable cabin for couples on weekend trips to Poznan and Gniezno. |
| Mazda 2 | Compact | Sporty handling for urban exploration and short motorway hops. |
| Opel Astra | Compact | Mid-size hatchback balancing boot space and fuel economy on A2 runs. |
| SEAT Leon | Compact | Zippy performance for business travellers landing at Lawica and driving to meetings. |
| Skoda Rapid | Compact | Practical sedan with large boot for airport transfers with luggage. |
| Kia Ceed | Compact | Modern infotainment and comfort for families picking up at the airport. |
| Fiat Tipo | Standard | Four adults plus luggage on motorway journeys to Warsaw or the German border. |
| Skoda Octavia | Standard | Spacious sedan for business groups landing at Poznan and touring western Poland. |
| Ford Focus SW | Estate | Large boot for golf clubs, ski gear or trade-show equipment after landing at Lawica. |
| Skoda Octavia Combi | Estate | Family estate with split rear seats for flexible cargo on cross-country routes. |
| Skoda Superb | Premium | Executive sedan for airport pickups requiring leather seats and advanced safety. |
| Mazda CX-3 | Crossover | Compact SUV with raised seating for better sightlines leaving the airport. |
| Opel Mokka | Crossover | Small crossover suited to mixed urban and rural driving around Poznan. |
| Nissan Qashqai | Crossover | Popular mid-size crossover for families and motorway comfort to Warsaw. |
| Mazda CX-5 | SUV | Premium crossover with all-wheel-drive option for winter arrivals at Lawica. |
| Skoda Kamiq | SUV | Compact SUV balancing city agility and motorway stability. |
| Skoda Karoq | SUV | Mid-size SUV with flexible seating for airport-to-hotel transfers and day trips. |
| Opel Grandland | SUV | Spacious crossover for groups of five flying into Poznan with luggage. |
| Skoda Kodiaq | SUV | Seven-seat SUV for extended families landing at Lawica and touring Poland. |
| Dacia Duster | SUV | Budget-friendly crossover with ground clearance for rural roads in Wielkopolska. |
| Cupra Formentor | Premium | Sport crossover for enthusiasts who want performance after landing at the airport. |
The table shows example models; actual availability depends on the date, rental company and booking lead time. Use the search widget to see which cars are on the forecourt at Poznan Airport for your travel dates, along with payment conditions and any excess-waiver options. Every listing states whether a credit card is required or whether a debit card or cash is accepted for the balance.
Collecting and returning a car at Lawica runs smoothly when you plan for a few airport-specific details.
Selected cars at Lawica do not require a security deposit block and accept debit cards or cash for the balance. Payment rules vary by vehicle, so check each listing in the search results.
Run a search with Poznan Airport (POZ) as the pickup location. Each result shows a payment badge - "No Deposit" means the rental company will not freeze funds on your card as a security hold. This condition is independent of excess or damage waiver; even without a deposit block, you remain responsible for any excess stated in the agreement if the car is damaged.
Similarly, "No Credit Card" indicates the supplier accepts a debit card or cash for the balance. Not all vehicles offer both conditions together; some require a credit card but waive the deposit, others accept debit cards but still block a security amount. Read the terms under each car to confirm what applies.
When you book online at 4Drive Poland, you pay a booking advance by card - debit or credit - to secure the reservation. That payment and advance step does not accept cash because the transaction happens on our website. The advance is not a deposit block; it forms part of the total rental charge.
The balance, along with any extras such as a child seat or additional driver fee, is paid at the Poznan Airport desk when you sign the rental agreement. The voucher and the search result both state which payment methods the specific supplier accepts - credit card, debit card or cash. If you only have a debit card, look for cars marked "No Credit Card" in the results. Some travellers increase their debit-card spending limit before the trip to cover the balance and any authorisation hold if the car does require one.
Common queries about collecting a car at Lawica terminal and driving in western Poland.
Poznan Lawica has a single terminal. Rental-company desks and meet-and-greet representatives are located in the arrivals hall, near the main exit doors. Your voucher states the exact desk name or meeting point.
Yes, on eligible vehicles. Search results at Poznan Airport (POZ) flag cars that accept debit cards with a "No Credit Card" badge. Payment terms are specific to each car and supplier, so confirm the listing before you book.
Budget 20-30 minutes from leaving the arrivals gate to driving out of the car park. The agent checks your documents, records the car's condition, processes payment for the balance and any extras, then hands over the keys. Peak times - early morning and late afternoon - may add a short queue.
Route S11 from the airport does not require a vignette. If you join the A2 motorway - 2 km west of Lawica - a vignette is mandatory for that toll road. Most rental companies at the airport include the electronic vignette in the rental or offer it as a paid add-on at the desk.
Cross-border travel to Germany is possible with prior written permission from the rental company. The A2 motorway runs west 80 km to the Swiecko border crossing. Arrange permission before your pickup date; the rental agreement must list Germany as an authorised country. Additional insurance or a cross-border fee may apply.
Follow signs to the airport and then to the rental-return area, usually signposted near the terminal car park. Refuel at a PKN Orlen or Lotos station on S11 before you arrive - the nearest pumps are within 5 km. Park in the designated return bay, lock the car, and hand keys and documents to the agent at the desk or drop box specified in your agreement.
Use the search at the top of this page to compare cars available at Poznan Airport. Select your arrival date and time, filter by no-deposit or no-credit-card options if you need them, and book online. You will receive a voucher by email with the desk location, contact details and everything you need for a smooth pickup after you land. We look forward to getting you on the road from POZ.