How much does renting a taxi car cost in 2026 — prices by city
Renting a car for taxi work in Poland in 2026 costs roughly from ~400 zł to over 1000 zł per week — the spread is that wide because the price depends on the car's class and year, drivetrain, insurance, km limit and, above all, the city. Below we collect real 2026 ranges by segment and city, show what a weekly rent should include, and teach you to compare offers so you don't overpay. First up — a live table with current fleet listings on Podpin.
Current rental prices on Podpin — live table
The table below is computed automatically from active fleet listings on Podpin: the average and min–max weekly rent in each city plus the number of available cars. It's not an editorial estimate but what fleets are listing today — click a city to go to the actual offers.
| City | Avg / week | Range | Offers | Avg. year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warszawa | 619 zł | 220–1000 zł | 51 | 2016 |
| Gdańsk | 636 zł | 500–800 zł | 7 | 2014 |
| Wrocław | 600 zł | 250–850 zł | 6 | 2016 |
| Szczecin | 738 zł | 650–800 zł | 4 | 2018 |
| Legnica | 650 zł | 500–800 zł | 2 | 2015 |
| Kraków | 750 zł | 700–800 zł | 2 | 2022 |
Data from active listings on Podpin. Weekly prices in zł; may exclude the deposit and extra fees — see each listing for details. Updated 7.09.2026.
What the weekly rent consists of
Before you compare two numbers, check what's behind them. The weekly price of a car for Bolt / Uber / taxi is usually the sum of six things:
- Car class and year. A 2014 Toyota Yaris on LPG and a 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid are two different worlds — the rent gap reaches 400–500 zł per week. The model year also decides which app categories the car qualifies for (Comfort, Green, Black).
- Drivetrain: hybrid vs petrol vs LPG. A hybrid costs more to rent but burns 4–5 l/100 km in the city, saving 250–400 zł per week on fuel versus petrol. LPG is cheap to run but usually means an older, high-mileage car.
- OC and AC insurance. An honest offer includes third-party (OC) and comprehensive (AC) cover for passenger transport. Check the deductible — 1000–3000 zł is normal, but it can be 5000 zł or more. More in the article on taxi car insurance.
- Deposit. The standard is 1000–3000 zł, returned when you hand the car back. "No deposit" offers exist but are usually 50–100 zł per week more expensive — the deposit is simply spread across the rent.
- Kilometre limit. Some fleets cap you at 3000–4000 km/week, others are unlimited. With intensive driving (60 h a week is ~3500–4500 km) the limit genuinely raises the cost; surcharges are usually 0.10–0.25 zł per km over the limit.
- Service and replacement car. In a good offer inspections, oil and tyres are on the fleet, and you get a replacement car during repairs. If not — add 30–60 zł per week to the rent for running costs and downtime risk.
2026 ranges by car segment
The ranges below are approximate weekly prices in Poland for September 2026, with OC/AC and without the deposit in the price. The spread inside a segment comes from the city, mileage and condition of the specific car:
- Economy petrol / LPG, 2012–2017: ~400–550 zł/week. The cheapest start. The car usually has 200–300k km, but on LPG fuel is cheap. Downside: no Comfort/Green, more frequent faults and a higher downtime risk.
- Hybrid 2018–2021: ~600–750 zł/week. The most popular segment — Toyota Prius, Auris/Corolla Hybrid, Hyundai Ioniq. Burns 4–5 l, qualifies for Green and most bonuses. For most drivers it's the best price-to-earnings ratio.
- Fresh hybrid 2022+: ~800–1000 zł/week. Corolla, Camry, RAV4 Hybrid, Kia Niro. Qualifies for Comfort, higher rates, near-zero breakdown risk. Pays off at 50+ hours a week in a big city.
- Premium / Black: 1000+ zł/week. Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5, Lexus ES, Tesla Model 3/Y. Only really makes sense in Warsaw and possibly Kraków / the Tricity, where the Black category has enough orders.
Prices by city — 2026 orientation table
The city is the second price factor after the segment. Warsaw is the most expensive because it has the most orders, the highest rates and the fiercest competition between fleets for a well-rated driver — cars "go" even at a higher price. The smaller the city, the lower the rent, but also fewer orders per hour. Approximate weekly ranges (zł, with OC/AC, no deposit) by city group:
| City group | Economy 2012–17 | Hybrid 2018–21 | Hybrid 2022+ | Premium / Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | 450–600 | 650–800 | 850–1050 | 1000–1400 |
| Kraków, Wrocław, Tricity, Poznań | 420–560 | 620–760 | 800–950 | 950–1200 |
| Łódź, Katowice, Szczecin, Lublin, Bydgoszcz | 400–520 | 580–700 | 750–900 | 900+ (few offers) |
| Białystok, Rzeszów, Bielsko-Biała, Gdynia | 380–500 | 550–680 | 700–850 | on request |
How to read the table: Warsaw is a league of its own — both rent and earnings are the highest here. The second group is big metros with an airport and tourism: Kraków, Wrocław, Gdańsk and the Tricity, Poznań — rent 5–10% below the capital with still plenty of orders. The third group — Łódź, Katowice and the Silesian agglomeration, Szczecin, Lublin, Bydgoszcz — solid markets with cheaper rent but practically no premium segment. The fourth — Białystok, Rzeszów, Bielsko-Biała and Gdynia (as a separate fleet market within the Tricity) — the cheapest cars, fewer fleets to choose from and noticeably fewer orders outside peak hours. The live table at the top of the article shows how these ranges look today in real Podpin listings — if the average in your city is higher than here, it usually means newer hybrids dominate the listings, not that the market got pricier.
Rent vs earnings — is a pricier city worth it
Rent alone tells you nothing — what matters is what's left after subtracting it. A simple calculation on a 2018–2021 hybrid at ~50 driving hours a week, after the platform's commission:
- Warsaw: revenue after commission ~3500–4200 zł/week minus rent ~720 zł and fuel ~480 zł — leaves ~2300–3000 zł. The higher rent "eats" a few hundred złoty, but order volume more than makes up for it.
- Kraków / Wrocław / Poznań / Tricity: revenue ~3000–3600 zł, rent ~680 zł, fuel ~440 zł — ~1900–2500 zł. Profitability close to Warsaw's, with less traffic stress.
- Łódź / Katowice / Lublin / Bydgoszcz: revenue ~2500–3000 zł, rent ~640 zł, fuel ~410 zł — ~1450–1950 zł. Rent is only 80–100 zł lower while revenue is ~1000 zł lower: saving on rent doesn't make up for the missing orders.
- Białystok / Rzeszów / Bielsko-Biała: revenue ~2200–2700 zł, rent ~600 zł, fuel ~380 zł — ~1200–1700 zł. Sensible if you live there; not worth relocating "for a cheaper car".
Seasonality — when rent is more expensive
Prices aren't flat through the year. Fleets raise and lower rent depending on demand for drivers and car availability:
- Summer on the coast (June–August). In Gdańsk, Gdynia and Szczecin rent rises by 50–150 zł/week as seasonal drivers arrive and cars run short. In return, coastal earnings in July can match Warsaw's.
- December. The best month of the year for a driver in any big city (corporate parties, shopping, New Year's Eve). Fleets rarely discount then, and free hybrids vanish two weeks before the holidays.
- January–February and summer break in student cities. The cheapest time to start: in Kraków, Wrocław, Lublin or Poznań, fewer students in summer means fewer orders, so fleets drop prices and waive deposits more readily.
- Big events. Trade fairs in Poznań, festivals in Kraków, Open'er in Gdynia — they spike both earnings and fleets' reluctance to give any discount that week.
How to compare offers without overpaying
Two "650 zł/week" offers can differ by 150 zł in real cost. Check in order:
- What's in the price. OC + AC, service, seasonal tyres, replacement car, partner license extract, app settlements. Each missing item is 20–80 zł per week out of your pocket.
- Deposit and "no deposit". No deposit is convenient at the start, but do the maths: an 80 zł weekly premium over six months is over 2000 zł — more than the deposit itself. If you plan to drive long-term, the offer with a deposit is cheaper.
- Deductible. A 600 zł rent with a 5000 zł deductible is really more expensive than 650 zł with a 1500 zł deductible — one fender-bender a year flips the whole calculation.
- Km limit and surcharges. 3000 km/week is too little for full-time driving. Ask for the per-km price over the limit and calculate on your real mileage, not on promises.
- Buyout and rent-to-own. "Rent with buyout" offers carry higher rent (usually +100–200 zł), but after 24–36 months the car is yours. Whether it beats classic rental and leasing — we crunch it in leasing vs renting vs owning a taxi car.
- Billing period and notice. Is the week counted from Monday or from pick-up day? How many days' notice? A penalty for early return? These three questions save the most nerves.
How to negotiate rent with a fleet
Listed prices are a starting point. Fleets prefer a steady driver to a car sitting in the lot, so there's almost always room to talk:
- Rating and experience. A 4.9+ rating and a few months on the apps are an argument for 30–80 zł less per week — the fleet risks less damage.
- Longer contract. Committing to 3–6 months instead of week-to-week rent usually gets a 5–10% discount or a reduced deposit.
- The car in the lot. Ask which cars have sat without a driver for more than a week — those are where the fleet drops the price most willingly.
- Paying upfront. Rent for 2–4 weeks in advance often means a 50–100 zł discount or a waived deposit.
- A comparison in hand. A concrete competitor offer from the same city and segment works better than "others are cheaper". The live table above and Podpin city pages give you ready reference points.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most common questions about rental prices: