🇵🇱 Poland travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to Poland — climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
zł PLN
Polish Zloty · vs USD
Electricity
230V · 50Hz
Plug: Type E, Type C
Best months
Jun, Aug, Jul
Avg high 23°C · 12 rain days
Capital time zone
Europe/Warsaw
Cities covered
2
2 with full climate data

Top cities in Poland

Local style + dress code

Old Town entirely cobblestoned. Smart-casual.

Dress code: smart casual

Public holidays in Poland

Plan around national holidays — many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

See the full 2026 calendar for Poland →

Money & currency

The Polish Zloty (PLN, symbol ) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

Visas & entry rules

Top-passport entry rules for Poland — quick reference, but always confirm with the destination's official consulate before booking flights:

PassportRuleStayNotes
🇺🇸 US passport Visa-free up to 90 days
🇬🇧 UK passport Visa-free up to 90 days
🇪🇺 EU passport Visa-free unlimited (freedom of movement)
🇨🇦 Canadian passport Visa-free up to 90 days
🇦🇺 Australian passport Visa-free up to 90 days

Last reviewed 2025-2026. Visa rules change with little notice; this table is informational and not legal advice.

Plan a trip to Poland

Use one of our planning tools to figure out exactly when and how to go:

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data — temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Poland's dress code.

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