Car Hire Ostrava Poruba

Car Hire

Poruba, an area of the Czech Republic’s third-largest city of Ostrava, grew up from humble beginnings as a government-built estate for city workers. Today, this bustling district is mostly known for its shopping options. Visitors with their own transportation can split their time between the eastern city of Ostrava, other places of interest in the Czech Republic and the highlights of neighbouring countries, such as Poland, Austria and Slovakia.

Who to Book With
For such a large city, surprisingly Ostrava is only home to a single car hire company, Autopujcovna Ostrava, which can be found on Jindrichova. The nearest alternative option of note is Carmad, located across the border in Poland.

Best Time to Go
If considering the climate, February, July and November are considered to be the best months to visit Ostrava. During July, the Czech Republic enjoys its summer, which is when car hire and hotel rates may increase, with vehicles and vacant rooms hard to come by if not booked in advance.

Need to Know Essentials
When collecting a rental vehicle in the Czech Republic, it is essential to have the following documents on your person:

- An International Driving Permit
- A valid passport
- The same credit card that was used for the reservation
- A printed copy of the reservation

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Driving
Traffic in Ostrava Poruba is nowhere near as prevalent as it is in many larger cities, such as Prague. Due to the age of the city, some roads are only accessible on foot. The Poruba district is more modern than many other areas, however, meaning it can be driven around with ease. As the area is popular with shoppers, traffic can be an obstacle at weekends.

Our Guide to the Czech Republic contains more detailed driving information

Transport

Although it is without a metro or rail system, Ostrava Poruba has a reliable network of trams, buses and taxis. Generally, trips between Czech cities and across the borders with neigbouring east European cities are safe and cheap with the use of a rental car.

Trains
The nearest thing that Ostrava Poruba has to internal train network is a tram system. This service is available 24 hours and is inexpensive, with a 15-minute ticket costing around £0.50, a 60 minute ticket costing around £0.80 and a 24-hour ticket costing roughly £2.50. DPO is the provider of this service.

Buses
DPO buses feature the same rates as the city’s trams, which are run by the same operator. Services are available 24 hours; however, buses venture to many areas which are not covered by trams.

Taxis
Ostrava Poruba’s taxi operators run to all corners of the city. Due to the fact that the trams and buses run around the clock, taxis are not as abundant or as well-used as in many other European cities. Tariffs typically start at £1 and increase by around £0.80 per kilometre travelled.

Exploring

Ostrava Poruba’s location on the country's northeastern border opens up wonderful possibilities for visits to various other eastern European destinations, especially those in nearby Poland. Destinations within the Czech Republic can usually be reached by car in a matter of hours, including Prague.

Recommended Drives

Krakow – Get on the E40 and travel east over the Polish-Czech border for access to Krakow. Poland’s second-largest city is known for its historical attractions, especially those related to the Second World War, and is emerging as one of eastern Europe’s most vibrant tourist destinations.

Prague - The Czech capital takes around 3 hours to reach from Ostrava Poruba and the journey is regarded as one of the best ways to enjoy the country’s scenery. Although Prague is mainly known for its party atmosphere, while being a particularly popular choice for 'stag' and 'hen' parties, the city is laden with art galleries and shopping options for those who prefer a quieter break.

Austria – An equal distance from Ostrava as Prague is another European capital - Vienna. Tourists can take their pick from a plethora of attractions around the historic centre, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Other cities include Salzburg and Graz, with St. Anton being one of Europe's most popular ski resorts.