Poland, explained
Practical guides for visitors and newcomers: how to get around, what things cost, where to go and what to sort out when you arrive. Every number comes with a source and a date.
Visit
Places
Castles, mines, old towns and quiet corners beyond the usual route.
Getting around
Trains, buses, city transport and the apps that sell the tickets.
Annual events
Festivals, Christmas markets and public holidays, month by month.
Live
Renting
Rent levels by city, contracts, deposits and what you pay on top.
Cost of living
Groceries, bills and eating out, with prices compared to the rest of the EU.
Practical
SIM cards, banking, documents and healthcare, step by step.
Latest guides
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Renting a flat in Poland: prices by city and how it works
Average rents in ten Polish cities, what you pay on top, the three types of lease, deposit rules and how to avoid scams.
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Getting around Poland by train: operators, tickets and apps
Who runs Poland’s trains, where to buy tickets, how far ahead to book and what to check at the station.
Poland in numbers
How Poland compares with the rest of Europe on prices, safety, transport and the economy, chart by chart.
Maps
Hidden gems, rail lines and rent levels, shown where they are.