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Road Genius compares campervan rentals from many suppliers and gives clear advice for self-drive trips. Cracow (Kraków) is in southern Poland, close to the Tatra Mountains and the A4 motorway that connects Katowice, Wrocław and the Czech border. The area offers historic sights plus easy side-trips to Wieliczka Salt Mine and Ojcowski National Park.
| Period | Avg high °F / °C | Good time? |
|---|---|---|
| Dec–Feb (Winter) | 35 °F / 2 °C | No – cold with snow and short days |
| Mar–Apr (Early spring) | 48–59 °F / 9–15 °C | Mixed – cold nights |
| May–Jun (Late spring) | 64–73 °F / 18–23 °C | Yes – mild temperatures |
| Jul–Aug (Summer) | 75–79 °F / 24–26 °C | Yes – warm, but busy |
| Sep (Early fall) | 66 °F / 19 °C | Yes – fewer crowds |
| Oct–Nov (Late fall) | 59–45 °F / 15–7 °C | Possible – wet weather |
The speed limit in cities is 50 km/h (31 mph) from 05:00–23:00 and 60 km/h (37 mph) overnight unless signs show different limits.
Main roads outside cities allow 90 km/h (56 mph); expressways 120 km/h (75 mph); motorways 140 km/h (87 mph).
Headlights must be on all day, all year in Poland.
Old-town streets are narrow. Watch for 2.8 m / 9 ft height limits in the central zone.
| Place | Services | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camping Smok (8 km SW of Old Town) | Full services | Open all year, waste dump, bus to city center | Busy in July |
| Camping Clepardia (north of city) | Water + Electric | Trees for shade, swimming pool nearby | Closed Nov–Mar |
| Wieliczka Camper Park (near Salt Mine) | Water + Electric | Walking distance to UNESCO mine, quiet | Small spaces for RVs under 8 m |
| A4 Motorway Service Area "Podłęże" | None | Free 24-hour stop, toilets, lit parking | No water or electric, traffic noise |
| Upland Forest "Gościbowa" Site | None | Legal camping spot in national forest | No services, difficult road access |
Use 112 for any emergency. Emergency responders speak English.
You must carry a reflective vest and warning triangle. Police can fine you if these items are missing.
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