Located at the foot of the Tatra Mountains, Zakopane in Poland is steadily becoming an increasingly popular attraction for international tourists visiting the country. Many people planning a trip to Zakopane wonder: Is there Bolt in Zakopane? The information about Bolt in Zakopane that you might find on most blogs about Zakopane can be quite misleading. So, is Bolt available in Zakopane?
Does Bolt operate in Zakopane?
The short answer is: yes, Bolt operates in Zakopane. For many years, local taxi drivers had a monopoly on taxi services in Zakopane. Both Bolt and Uber appeared in Poland years ago, but for a long time, they were not available in Zakopane. Recently, this has changed. Since mid-2024, Bolt has been operating in Zakopane.
Bolt and Uber have broken the taxi monopoly in Zakopane. Bolt also offers a service called Bolt Ski, which allows for the transportation of ski equipment.
In addition to offering standard taxi services, Bolt in Zakopane also provides electric scooter rentals during the snow-free season. lectric scooters are perfect for short distances and allow you to easily navigate Zakopane.
Bolt Prices in Zakopane
Although Bolt operates in Zakopane, it is not a large city like Krakow, and the availability of drivers may be significantly limited. There may also be high demand for Bolt services in Zakopane, which can cause prices to rise considerably.
Before booking a Bolt ride in Zakopane, it’s worth checking whether the price offered in the app is competitive and lower than local taxi fares. Polish media at the beginning of 2025 reported high Bolt prices in Zakopane, so it’s important to stay alert and carefully check the price you’re agreeing to.
Is Bolt available in Zakopane?
Yes, the monopoly of local taxi drivers in Zakopane has been broken. At the foot of the Tatra Mountains in Poland, well-known apps that allow you to order a car are now available. Currently, both Bolt and Uber operate in Zakopane. You can use either of these apps to travel to popular destinations like the Chochołowskie Termy thermal baths or to reach the entrance of Tatra National Park for a hike to Morskie Oko.
Getting around Zakopane is also possible via several bus lines operating in the town, and the network is being systematically expanded. It’s worth remembering that Zakopane is a very small town, and in many cases, there’s no need to book Bolt, Uber, or taxis, as many popular tourist spots are easily accessible on foot.
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