Lodz Airport Car Rental
Lodz Airport (LCJ) is just outside of the city 6 km away. It's been upgraded in recent years to accommodate many of the low cost airlines offering many destinations throughout Europe. It can handle up to 300,000 passengers annually.
It has just recently been named the Wladyslaw Reymont Airport in honor of the famous Nobel Prize Polish Writer. Passenger traffic was recently restarted in the 90's and it is a small airport with limited passenger capacity. 
Driving your own car is always a great idea to see the sights on your own time and pace. Car Rental companies at the Lodz Airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Speed. Each company is situated in Terminal 2 right next to the exit. After arriving on your airplane you will encounter an information desk before getting to the car rental desks.
To get to the city center of Lodz, you'll find that the city center is about 7.5 Km from the airport and it takes approximately 20 -25 minutes to reach it by rental car.
Make your way out of the airport and get on Generata Stanislawa Maczka going toward Pienista. Turn right on Pienista. The surrounding area is countryside and rural communities. It's very flat country and you can actually see the tall buildings from the city even from this distance. At the turning circle exit off onto Aleja Generala Zygmunta Waltera-Janke. This will be the first exit.
Aleja Generala Zygmunta Waltera-Janke turns into Aleja ksiedza Biskupa Wladyslawa Bandurskiego. This goes on for 1.8 km which then turns into Aleja Adama Mickiewicza for another 1.5 km. Keep going and you'll soon enter the center of the city.
Note that Poland has incredibly strict drinking-driving laws. In fact the legal limit is .02% (five times less than the .1% formerly used in the U.S. So avoid having even one beer before driving or you may find yourself in a Polish Pokey somewhere. Also, Polish roads are notoriously bad. Often you will find yourself on one-lane roads with a farm tractor in your way. So, be warned.
The Andel's Hotel Lodz - This one offers modern rooms with flat screen TV's, air conditioning, coffee makers, minibar, safe and a DVD/CD player. The top floor has the spa, fitness center, saunas and glass covered swimming pool for your enjoyment. You have access to beautiful panoramic views and the spa offer a full menu of services from massages to beauty treatments. Buffet breakfast is served every morning and the restaurant serves fusion cuisine daily. It's located inside the Manufaktura and is really close to the well known Piotrkowska Street. See Picture Below.
Campanile Lódz - The hotel has many great amenities in each room including free Wi-Fi, coffee makers, private bathrooms and a hairdryer, flat screen TV's and many satellite channels. Each morning a varied breakfast buffet is served and you have dry cleaning services as well as being able to store your valuables in the safe at the hotel. It's only 800 meters from Piotrkowska Street and parking is available.
Grand Hotel - The hotel is situated at Piotrkowska Street. It has been a working hotel since 1888. Each room has all the conveniences including free Internet. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and the lobby bar offers nightly drinks to relax and enjoy. This ideal location offers you access to the busy city center, entertainment as well as plenty of shopping. 
Lodz is the third biggest city in Poland. With a population of nearly 800,000 it's around 135 km south of Warsaw. The name itself is literally translated "boat". It boast one of the largest city parks in all of Europe( Lagiewniki) and also has the Muzeum Sztuki, which possesses some of the best modern art in Poland.
Piotrkowska Street is the main attraction of the city. The street itself spans south to north more than 5 km. This makes it among the longest commerce streets in the world with many of the buildings being renovated that date back to the nineteenth century.
You can also go to Lunapark, an amusement park with many attractions. The city also has a zoo and botanical gardens. And shopping is available at the Manufaktura, which is a vast mall inside of a restored building of the 19th century.
In addition, in Lodz you'll find the National Film School, which has become one of the most well known institutes of higher education in the region.
Just about any type of car is available for hire at the Lodz Airport. SUV's, minivans and luxury cars are generally available for rent - if you book early, which we definitely recommend. Add-ons are available too. GPS's and various children's car seats may be picked up when reserving your rental car at the airport. Simply run a booking request above and see what is available.
Finally, thanks for visiting our site! We appreciate your visit!
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Lodz Airport Basics.....
Lodz Airport (LCJ) is just outside of the city 6 km away. It's been upgraded in recent years to accommodate many of the low cost airlines offering many destinations throughout Europe. It can handle up to 300,000 passengers annually.
It has just recently been named the Wladyslaw Reymont Airport in honor of the famous Nobel Prize Polish Writer. Passenger traffic was recently restarted in the 90's and it is a small airport with limited passenger capacity.
Lodz Airport Car Rental.....
Driving your own car is always a great idea to see the sights on your own time and pace. Car Rental companies at the Lodz Airport include Avis, Europcar, Hertz and Speed. Each company is situated in Terminal 2 right next to the exit. After arriving on your airplane you will encounter an information desk before getting to the car rental desks.
To get to the city center of Lodz, you'll find that the city center is about 7.5 Km from the airport and it takes approximately 20 -25 minutes to reach it by rental car.
Make your way out of the airport and get on Generata Stanislawa Maczka going toward Pienista. Turn right on Pienista. The surrounding area is countryside and rural communities. It's very flat country and you can actually see the tall buildings from the city even from this distance. At the turning circle exit off onto Aleja Generala Zygmunta Waltera-Janke. This will be the first exit.
Aleja Generala Zygmunta Waltera-Janke turns into Aleja ksiedza Biskupa Wladyslawa Bandurskiego. This goes on for 1.8 km which then turns into Aleja Adama Mickiewicza for another 1.5 km. Keep going and you'll soon enter the center of the city.
Note that Poland has incredibly strict drinking-driving laws. In fact the legal limit is .02% (five times less than the .1% formerly used in the U.S. So avoid having even one beer before driving or you may find yourself in a Polish Pokey somewhere. Also, Polish roads are notoriously bad. Often you will find yourself on one-lane roads with a farm tractor in your way. So, be warned.
Hotels Near the Lodz Airport.....
The Andel's Hotel Lodz - This one offers modern rooms with flat screen TV's, air conditioning, coffee makers, minibar, safe and a DVD/CD player. The top floor has the spa, fitness center, saunas and glass covered swimming pool for your enjoyment. You have access to beautiful panoramic views and the spa offer a full menu of services from massages to beauty treatments. Buffet breakfast is served every morning and the restaurant serves fusion cuisine daily. It's located inside the Manufaktura and is really close to the well known Piotrkowska Street. See Picture Below.
Campanile Lódz - The hotel has many great amenities in each room including free Wi-Fi, coffee makers, private bathrooms and a hairdryer, flat screen TV's and many satellite channels. Each morning a varied breakfast buffet is served and you have dry cleaning services as well as being able to store your valuables in the safe at the hotel. It's only 800 meters from Piotrkowska Street and parking is available.
Grand Hotel - The hotel is situated at Piotrkowska Street. It has been a working hotel since 1888. Each room has all the conveniences including free Internet. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and the lobby bar offers nightly drinks to relax and enjoy. This ideal location offers you access to the busy city center, entertainment as well as plenty of shopping.
Things To Do in Lodz in Your Rental Car.....
Lodz is the third biggest city in Poland. With a population of nearly 800,000 it's around 135 km south of Warsaw. The name itself is literally translated "boat". It boast one of the largest city parks in all of Europe( Lagiewniki) and also has the Muzeum Sztuki, which possesses some of the best modern art in Poland.
Piotrkowska Street is the main attraction of the city. The street itself spans south to north more than 5 km. This makes it among the longest commerce streets in the world with many of the buildings being renovated that date back to the nineteenth century.
You can also go to Lunapark, an amusement park with many attractions. The city also has a zoo and botanical gardens. And shopping is available at the Manufaktura, which is a vast mall inside of a restored building of the 19th century.
In addition, in Lodz you'll find the National Film School, which has become one of the most well known institutes of higher education in the region.
Car Rental Types at the Lodz Airport.....
Just about any type of car is available for hire at the Lodz Airport. SUV's, minivans and luxury cars are generally available for rent - if you book early, which we definitely recommend. Add-ons are available too. GPS's and various children's car seats may be picked up when reserving your rental car at the airport. Simply run a booking request above and see what is available.
Finally, thanks for visiting our site! We appreciate your visit!
Source: Lodz Airport Homepage