Travel

Travel Note

COVID-19

Since rules and regulations change so frequently, we will be keeping an eye on Covid requirements and posting updates here when it comes closer to our date.

Travel Note

Passport

Since we will be traveling overseas, you will need to have a valid passport to fly. Visit USA.gov for more information on applying for a new passport or renewing your old one.

Flight

Lot Polish Airlines

If you choose to fly Lot, you have two options: You can either fly direct to Kraków and then drive to Olchowa (about a 1.5 hour drive), or you can fly to Rzeszów (about a half hour from Olchowa) and have a layover in Warsaw. If you choose to fly through a different airline, please follow the Covid guidelines for the country you will be entering.

Travel Note

Where should we stay?

There is no hotel connected to our venue, however we’ve listed some options that are just a short drive away. There are also plenty of Airbnbs closer to Rzeszów.

Hotel

Hotel - Restauracja PLATAN

This is the closest hotel to where our families live, and to the church. It is about a 3 minute drive. It is about a 6 minute drive to the reception.

Hotel

Hotel Ines Sędziszów Młp.

This is the closest hotel to where our reception will be held. It is about a 3 min drive or 15 min walking distance.

Hotel

Hotel Senator Gran Via - Restauracja, SPA

Train

Trains

If you’d like to travel by train around Poland, this is a great website to look at schedules and purchase tickets. There is a a train station in Sędziszów Małopolski that can take you to Rzeszów, Kraków, or really any major city.

Travel Note

Driving in Poland

If you plan on renting a car and driving in Poland, you will need an international driving permit. They are valid in 150 countries and are good for 1 year. You can obtain one at a AAA office for $20 Please be mindful of Polish traffic laws, Poland’s police is very present and especially mindful of speeding. Poland’s roads are narrow, roundabouts are very common, and you cannot turn right at a red light until it turns green. Please be mindful of pedestrians as they have the right of way always. PLEASE DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE: Poland has very strict rules on driving under the influence: much stricter than the US. Your blood alcohol level must be under 0.02%. Anything above 0.05% is a criminal offense for which you can go to jail. WE WILL HAVE A DESIGNATED DRIVER FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE WEDDING & POPRAWINY. We want everyone to be safe and have fun! For more info please visit: https://expertworldtravel.com/driving-in-poland/

Travel Note

Emergency Situations

In the event of an emergency, you should call the free emergency number 112, which is operated in both Polish and English. Moreover, in Poland the following emergency telephone numbers are also available: Ambulance - tel. 112 / 999 Fire brigade - tel. 112 / 998 Police - tel. 112 / 997 The nearest hospital is Szpital Powiatowy. The address is Wyspiańskiego 14 39-120 Sędziszów Małopolski We recommend taking any medications you may need from home (i.e.: Advil, allergy meds, supplements, prescription meds, etc.). However if you need over the counter meds, you can find them at an “Apteka.” The nearest United States Consulate is in Kraków. The United States Embassy is located in Warsaw.