A car, a well-planned route, and the ability to escape everyday life without the stress of timetables or the limitations of public transport.
A rental car gives you full freedom — you can go wherever you want, stop along the way, and change your plans at the last minute. Below you will find specific ideas for a May holiday trip.
1. Mountains – Beskids, Tatra Mountains, Sudetes
The mountains are the most popular choice for the May holiday, but you can still find less crowded places than the most popular resorts.
📍 Example locations:
Beskids: Szczyrk, Wisła, Ustroń, Żywiec, Brenna
Tatra Mountains: Zakopane, Kościelisko, Bukowina Tatrzańska, Białka Tatrzańska
Pieniny: Szczawnica, Krościenko nad Dunajcem, Dunajec River Gorge
Sudetes: Karpacz, Szklarska Poręba, Duszniki-Zdrój, Polanica-Zdrój
🚶 Things to do:
- easy scenic hiking trails (e.g. Gubałówka, Szyndzielnia, Skrzyczne)
- trips to waterfalls (e.g. Kamieńczyk in Szklarska Poręba)
- cable cars and viewpoints
- relaxation in thermal baths (e.g. Bukowina, Chochołów)
- local mountain cuisine in traditional inns
👉 A rental car allows you to avoid crowds and reach smaller, quieter towns where accommodation is often cheaper and more atmospheric.
2. Lakes – Masuria and local reservoirs
If you prefer a peaceful holiday, lakes are the perfect destination.
📍 Example locations:
Masuria: Giżycko, Mikołajki, Ruciane-Nida, Mrągowo, Węgorzewo
Silesia and surroundings: Lake Żywiec, Pogoria (Dąbrowa Górnicza), Rybnicki Reservoir
Lower Silesia: Lake Mietkowskie, Lake Bystrzyckie
Greater Poland: Powidz, Licheń, Kórnik
🚤 Things to do:
- kayaking, pedal boats, SUP boards
- barbecue and bonfire by the water
- walking and cycling routes around lakes
- boat cruises (e.g. on Śniardwy or Niegocin lakes)
- accommodation in cottages, campsites or agritourism farms
👉 The biggest advantage of a car? You can take everything you need: grill, sports equipment, food, tents — without luggage restrictions.
3. City break – Poland and abroad
The May holiday is also a great opportunity for a short city break, especially if you want to combine sightseeing with good food and atmosphere.
📍 Example cities:
Poland: Kraków, Wrocław, Warsaw, Gdańsk, Poznań, Lublin
Nearby abroad: Prague, Vienna, Bratislava, Berlin, Dresden
🏛️ Things to do:
- sightseeing historic old towns
- museums and galleries (e.g. Wawel Castle, Panorama of the Battle of Racławice, Museum of the Second World War)
- restaurants and local cuisine
- riverside walks (Vistula, Oder, Danube)
- evening city life – bars, concerts, May events
👉 A car gives you the freedom to travel comfortably, stay outside the city centre (cheaper accommodation), and explore less obvious places around the city.
4. Which car to choose for the May holiday?
🚙 Toyota Corolla (automatic)
- from approx. 129 PLN/day
- deposit: approx. 1000 PLN
- economical, comfortable for long trips
- ideal for 2–4 people
👉 great for mountain trips, city breaks and longer journeys
🚙 Toyota Corolla Touring Sports (Combi)
- from approx. 159 PLN/day
- more luggage space
- automatic + hybrid (HSD in some versions)
- deposit: approx. 1000 PLN
👉 ideal for families and longer trips with more luggage
🚙 Toyota RAV4
- from approx. 199 PLN/day
- SUV, higher driving comfort
- good for rough roads and mountains
- deposit: approx. 2000 PLN
👉 great choice for mountain trips and long-distance travel
🚙 Dacia Jogger
- from approx. 159 PLN/day
- comfortable 7-seater
- economical
- deposit: approx. 1500 PLN
👉 ideal for family trips or group travel and longer journeys
🚐 Toyota ProAce (9-seater)
- from approx. 279 PLN/day
- large van for groups
- automatic, diesel
- deposit: approx. 2000 PLN
👉 best option for group trips or family May holidays
5. Practical tips for the May holiday
- book your car in advance – availability drops quickly during this period
- plan your route but leave room for spontaneous changes
- check traffic – departures on Thursday/Friday can be very busy
- consider full insurance – for a stress-free trip
- pay attention to pick-up and return times – especially during peak season
Conclusion
May Holiday 2026 is the perfect time for a short trip – mountains, lakes or a city break. A rental car gives you full independence, comfort, and the ability to see more in less time.
The most important thing? Plan ahead and book your car early, as availability is very limited during this period.
👉 Get in the car and go wherever you really want – without compromise.
