Perhaps the largest car sharing in Poland, it is represented in several cities. The company was founded by Macej Panek, and the name bears the surname of the founder. Panek grew out of a car rental company that is still in operation today. You can find its offices in Poland, including upon arrival at Warsaw airport.
Present in the following cities:
- Białystok
- Bydgoszcz
- Katowice
- Kraków
- Lublin
- Łódź
- Poznań
- Radom
- Rzeszów
- Szczecin
- Toruń
- Trójmiasto
- Warszawa
- Wrocław
Panek declares that you will be able to use the car sharing service within 60 minutes after registering in the application (information from the website).
Cars in a fleet
The fleet is represented by a fairly large number of cars. The entire park is divided into three categories:
- cars
- small city cars
- Fiat 500
- Fiat 500 electric
- Toyota Yaris III
- Toyota Yaris IV
- Mazda 2
- Opel Corsa
- Toyota Yaris III
- comfort class
- Toyota Corolla
- crossovers
- Toyota CH-R
- Seat Arona
- small city cars
- cargo minibuses
- Opel Movano
- Mercedes Sprinter
- Citroen Jumper
- Peugeot Boxter
- Fiat Ducato
- for fun
- Polonez Caro
- VW Scircocco
- Mercedes W124
Panek carsharing prices and tariffs
The company offers 2 types of tariff:
- for kilometers - you pay only for the distance and time if the car is idle.
- daily allowance - a small payment for the daily use of the car and payment for each km driven.
The company offers a large system of discounts and various bonuses with which you can save on travel.
| Designation | light car | cargo minibus | car for fun | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| minute | daily | minute | daily | minute | daily | |
| Start ride payment | 5,99 | 0 | 5,99 | 0 | 5,99 | 0 |
| during the trip | 0 | 69 | 0 | 329 | 0 | 499 |
| during the waiting time | 0,19 (max. 99) | 0 | 0,29 (max. 329) | 0 | 0,79 (max. 499) | 0 |
| for 1 km run | 2.29 (1.09 with 101 km) | 1,09 | 3.79 (1.69 with 101 km) | 1,69 | 7.99 (3.99 with 101 km) | 3,99 |
| returning a car in another zone | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | - | - |
For passenger cars
Minute rental cost:
- starting payment - PLN 5.99
- minute of travel - no charge
- minute of waiting - 0.19, but not more than 99 zlotys per 24 hours
- 1 km of run - 2.29 zlotys (up to 100 km), 101 km and more - 1.09 zlotys per km
- minimum order price - no requirement
- returning the car to another zone - PLN 99
Daily rental cost:
- start-up fee - not charged
- price per day - 69 PLN
- waiting minute - 0
- 1 km run - 1.09 zł per km
- minimum order price - no requirement
- returning the car to another zone - PLN 99
For cargo minibusses
Minute rental cost:
- starting payment - PLN 5.99
- minute of travel - no charge
- minute of waiting - 0.29, but not more than 329 zlotys per 24 hours
- 1 km of run - PLN 3.79 (up to 100 km), 101 km and more - PLN 1.69 per km
- minimum order price - no requirement
- returning the car to another zone - PLN 99
Daily rental cost:
- start-up fee - not charged
- price per day - PLN 329
- waiting minute - 0
- 1 km run - PLN 1.69 per km
- minimum order price - no requirement
- returning the car to another zone - PLN 99
For fun
Minute rental cost:
- starting payment - PLN 5.99
- minute of travel - no charge
- minute of waiting - 0.79, but not more than 499 zlotys per 24 hours
- 1 km of run - 7.99 PLN (up to 100 km), 101 km and more - 3.99 PLN per km
- minimum order price - no requirement
- returning a car to another zone - service not available
Daily rental cost:
- start-up fee - not charged
- price per day - PLN 499
- waiting minute - 0
- 1 km run - PLN 3.99 per km
- minimum order price - no requirement
- returning a car to another zone - service not available
Price packages, discounts
Panek offers various packages that could make renting a car easier and cheaper.
Signature
For 10 PLN per week, you will get rid of the starting fee in each tariff and receive additional insurance coverage. Your subscription will renew automatically.
Top up your account in the app
If you top up your account in advance, you can get a discount, as well as an additional bonus, namely:
| Replenishment amount | Credited to the account |
|---|---|
| 50 PLN | 50 PLN |
| 100 PLN | 101 PLN |
| 200 PLN | 205 PLN |
| 500 PLN | 520 PLN |
| 1000 PLN | 1050 PLN |
Refilling the car
For refueling a car using a carsharing operator card, an additional charge of 15 PLN will be charged.
Territory of use of the car
The car can be used throughout Poland, as well as in Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
You can take a car in one city and leave it in another city that has a Panek completion zone, except for cars in the “for fun” category.
Returning a car in another city will cost 99 PLN.
The car can also be left abroad, in the countries of the Czech Republic and Slovakia, in designated areas; such a service will cost 380 PLN.
Parking Policy
City parking is paid, the car can be parked in city parking or in completion zones.
Panek also offers special parking areas that are dedicated exclusively to the company.
Car reservation
Unfortunately, information about the availability and time for free car reservation is not provided.
Insurance and Liability
Panek offers an additional package for PLN 10 per week to reduce liability and eliminate the cost of unlocking the car. However, on the website, in the FAQ section and others, the amount of liability of a car with an additional package and a standard one is not indicated. The site refers to a separate file, which is written exclusively in Polish, which makes it difficult for tourists to familiarize themselves with.
Rating the application on the Polish market
carried out as of November 2023
| Designation | App Store | Google Play |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4,6 | 4,4 |
| Downloads | more than 100 thousand | |
| Main download regions | Poland, Ukraine, Belarus | Poland, UK, Ukraine |
| Downloads for the last month in the world | less than 10 thousand | less than 30 thousand |
| Reviews | 3441 | 2797 |
| Category, place | №1 Lifestyle | №2 Auto & Vehicles |
Conclusions
- the site is made in 2 languages, Polish and English, which simplifies communication
- Excellent car instructions
- convenient rates, large park for different purposes (vans, for fun)
- the possibility of traveling abroad, as well as leaving the car there.
- A fairly clear site with easy navigation
- Possibility of payment from card and balance
- bonuses for replenishing your balance and for refueling
Flaws:
- there is no information about the amount of client participation (deductible) in case of accident and damage
- the need to fill out an inspection report, whereas this issue can be resolved with a photo
- the contract is exclusively in Polish, which makes it impossible to familiarize yourself with it
2023-11-30