Poland
Polska
Krakow and Warsaw are increasingly digital. Bolt and Uber compete for rides, and Pyszne.pl, Glovo and Uber Eats share food delivery.
๐Rideshare & Taxi
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European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.
Main rideshare in Warsaw and Krakow.
The most widely available rideshare service globally. Works in 70+ countries.
Wide coverage.
๐บ๏ธNavigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Strong transit data.
๐ฌTranslation
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The universal default. Camera mode translates signs and menus instantly.
Helpful for Polish menus.
๐ฑFood Delivery
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Spanish food + parcel delivery, big in Portugal, Italy, Eastern Europe, and Africa.
Major food delivery app, alongside Pyszne.pl.
Is Poland one stop of several?
Add your other destinations and get one combined app list, with the adapters and currencies for the whole trip.
The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- C / E
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type C: Two round pins. Used across most of Europe, South America, parts of Asia and Africa.
- Type E: Two round pins + female grounding socket. Used in France, Belgium, Poland.
French-style plugs.
Tipping
In restaurants a tip of around 10% is customary for good service; leave it in cash rather than adding it to a card payment. Note that saying "thank you" (dziฤkujฤ) when handing over money can be taken to mean "keep the change," so state the amount you want to pay clearly.
CurrencyPLN
Polish you'll actually use
Etiquette and scams to know
โ Do
- Greet with a firm handshake and direct eye contact; wait for a woman to extend her hand first in formal settings
- Remove your shoes when entering someone's home
- Bring an odd number of flowers (never even, which is for funerals) when visiting someone
- Use titles like Pan (Mr.) and Pani (Mrs./Ms.) with surnames until invited to use first names
- Dress respectfully and stay quiet when visiting churches, which are still actively used for worship
- Accept food and drink offered by hosts, as refusing can seem impolite
โDon't
- Don't make jokes about Poland's WWII history or conflate Poland with Russia
- Don't keep your hands in your pockets while talking or toasting
- Don't be loud or disruptive in churches and memorial sites such as Auschwitz
- Don't expect shops and many services to be open on Sundays, which are often trade-free
โ ๏ธ Common scams to know
- Overcharging taxis at airports and rail stations; use official ranks or ride-hailing apps with set fares
- Inflated bills at "gentlemen's clubs" and some tourist-strip bars, sometimes with hidden cover charges
- Currency-exchange kantors near tourist sites posting poor rates or hidden commissions
- Pickpocketing on crowded trams, buses, and in markets in Krakรณw and Warsaw
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