Prices include 23% VAT. These rates apply to this car. The deposit is refundable and handover outside the office is charged separately. Full rental terms.
Insurance calculator for the BMW 530i xDrive
Deposit 1 500 PLN instead of 3 000 PLN, and the insurance costs from 60 PLN a day, depending on the driver's age. Check the price for your dates.
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Pick the dates and the driver's age. You will see the price straight away, without giving any details.
Rental dates
Tap the pick-up day, then the return day. We rent for at least 3 days.
Tap the pick-up day, then the return day. We rent for at least 3 days.
Equipment matches this specific car. The front end has been repaired; we share the documentation and history on request before signing.
BMW 530i xDrive car rental in Warsaw
A BMW 5 Series is the kind of car you pull up in without having to explain yourself. The xDrive system splits power across all four wheels, so November rain on the ring road and a January climb up a car park ramp are dull rather than exciting. The cabin is quiet enough that a phone call on the motorway sounds like a call from the office. Ours goes out mostly for business trips, airport pickups and weekends when someone wants to make an impression without hiring a chauffeur.
The car belongs to our premium and limousines class: 5 seats, an automatic gearbox and a petrol engine. Every day includes 300 km, third-party insurance with roadside assistance in Poland, servicing and seasonal tyres, and a second driver. The deposit is 3 000 PLN. We hold it on a card at handover and release it once the car has been checked on return.
We hand the BMW 530i xDrive over in Warsaw: at our office on Wiejska 12/3 free of charge, at Chopin Airport for 80 PLN, or at an address you give us for 120 PLN. We rent for at least 3 days, and the longer the booking, the lower the daily rate. We have been running the rental for 8 years.
Who BMW 530i xDrive suits in Warsaw
In Warsaw, the BMW 530i xDrive is chosen mostly by people who drive for work. A meeting in an office tower by Daszyńskiego roundabout, a client in Służewiec and a dinner in the city centre make up a day when a quiet cabin matters, and so does a car that looks right at every address. Companies also book it when they host a guest from abroad and want to collect them from the airport in a car of the right standard.
xDrive earns its keep when the weather turns, in November rain on the Wisłostrada, on a wet expressway or on a winter trip to the Masurian lakes or the mountains. With a long saloon it pays to plan parking in the centre in advance, as it is easiest to leave in the underground car park of an office building or a hotel. On a longer route, for example to Kraków or Gdańsk, 252 hp and the eight-speed automatic make overtaking calm, and the driver does not feel tired after several hours.
A typical BMW 530i xDrive rental in Warsaw lasts from a week to a month. The customer collects the car at our office on Monday morning, drives between the office and meetings during the week, and on Friday takes it for the weekend to Sopot or to family near Kraków. With a plan like this, the mileage allowance for the whole rental is usually more than enough, and a second driver on the contract lets you take turns at the wheel.
Saloon body
All-wheel drive
Petrol engine
Automatic gearbox
A family or a small group
Things worth knowing about the BMW 530i xDrive
The G30 generation of the 5 Series arrived in 2017 and was up to 100 kg lighter than the F10 it replaced. Its main plant was Dingolfing in Bavaria.
The G30 sits on the CLAR platform that BMW had introduced earlier in the 7 Series.
The two-litre B48 engine belongs to BMW's modular family of engines with 500 cc per cylinder. The same engine also went into the Toyota Supra 2.0 and the Morgan Plus Four.
Across its first six generations, BMW sold around 7.9 million 5 Series cars.
These facts are about the model generation and its history, not the equipment of this particular car.
Routes from Warsaw and the mileage allowance of BMW 530i xDrive
The daily rate of BMW 530i xDrive includes 300 km, and the allowance adds up across the whole rental. For the shortest rental, 3 days, that is 900 km. Below you can see how much of it is left after coming back from popular routes. A kilometre over the allowance costs 1.20 PLN.
Destination
One way
Driving time
There and back
Left of the allowance for 3 days
Łódź
135 km
1 h 30 min
270 km
630 km
Lublin
170 km
2 h
340 km
560 km
Kraków
295 km
3 h 30 min
590 km
310 km
Poznań
310 km
3 h
620 km
280 km
Gdańsk
340 km
4 h
680 km
220 km
Wrocław
345 km
4 h
690 km
210 km
Distances and times are approximate, measured from the city centre on expressways and motorways, without stops. The renter fuels the car during the rental, and we hand it over with a full tank and take it back the same way.
Collecting BMW 530i xDrive in Warsaw and delivery to an address
You collect the car at no charge at our office at Wiejska 12/3. We deliver it to an address of your choice in Warsaw for 120 PLN, and we agree the place and time when you book. At Chopin Airport we hand the car over for 80 PLN.
We deliver the car to an address in any of these districts.
Bemowo
Białołęka
Bielany
Mokotów
Ochota
Praga-Południe
Praga-Północ
Rembertów
Śródmieście
Targówek
Ursus
Ursynów
Wawer
Wesoła
Wilanów
Włochy
Wola
Żoliborz
BMW 530i xDrive compared with similar cars
If you are looking for an alternative to BMW 530i xDrive, the table sets it against the cars in our fleet that renters in Warsaw weigh up alongside it. The figures in the table and in the lists of strengths come from the price list and the specification, and under each pair we say who each car suits better.
Both are BMWs with the same two-litre turbo and eight-speed automatic, so the difference is in the body and the drive. The 530i xDrive is longer, has more rear legroom, a bigger boot (530 l vs 480 l) and all-wheel drive that pays off in rain and snow. The 330i is shorter, more agile and easier to park in Mokotów or Żoliborz. Take the 530i when people will ride in the back, the 330i when it is mostly the two of you.
Where BMW 530i xDrive wins
all-wheel drive
Where BMW 330i wins
The figures come out about even, so choose by what you need the car for.
Similar power and the same gearbox, but a different character. The X3 is an SUV with a higher seat and a 550 l boot with a wide tailgate, so it copes better with a pushchair, bikes inside and kerbs on new estates. The 530i xDrive is quieter on the motorway and has all-wheel drive, which this X3 lacks (sDrive means rear-wheel drive), and it looks the part outside a hotel or an office. A family with luggage will pick the X3; business trips and winter favour the 530i.
Where BMW 530i xDrive wins
all-wheel drive
Where BMW X3 sDrive30i wins
The figures come out about even, so choose by what you need the car for.
Two large automatic saloons with similar boots (530 l and 540 l), but from different eras. The Mercedes E220 CDI is a 2005 W211 E-Class with a diesel that sips fuel at a steady pace and has plenty of torque. The BMW 530i xDrive is well over a decade newer, more powerful, all-wheel drive and better equipped. For a long round of client visits where fuel matters, the Mercedes does the job; when the car has to impress and stay sure-footed in winter, take the BMW.
Both have xDrive, so they stay composed in winter and on a wet S8. Age and body set them apart. The X3 xDrive20i is a previous-generation (F25) SUV with a 184 hp engine and a 550 l boot, good for a gravel track to a country plot or a ski trip. The 530i xDrive is a newer, more powerful and quieter saloon for long drives and meetings. Choose the X3 when you need ground clearance and space, the 530i when comfort and class matter.
Where BMW 530i xDrive wins
more powerful engine, 252 hp vs 184 hp
newer car, 2019 vs 2012
Where BMW X3 xDrive20i wins
The figures come out about even, so choose by what you need the car for.
The Opel Insignia is a sensible alternative to the 530i when you simply need a big car for the road. Its cabin is similarly roomy and the boot holds around 500 l, but it has a manual gearbox, front-wheel drive and a 140 hp 1.8 petrol, so overtaking needs more room. The BMW brings an automatic, xDrive and a far stronger engine. For a week of driving around Mazovia the Insignia will do; for meetings, airport runs and winter the 530i is the better car.
Every engine version of the BMW 5 Series G30 (2017–2023)
The table lists the engine versions of this generation sold in Europe, with power, torque, drive and production years. The row with our car is highlighted, and versions we have in the fleet link to their own car pages. We do not rent the other versions, but the table shows at a glance how they differ from the BMW 530i xDrive.
Version
Engine
Fuel
Power
Torque
Drive
Years
BMW 520i
2.0 I4 turbo
petrol
184 PS
290 Nm
RWD
2017–2023
BMW 530ithis car, available to rent
2.0 I4 turbo
petrol
252 / 245 PS
350 Nm
RWD or xDrive
2017–2023
BMW 540i
3.0 I6 turbo
petrol
340 / 333 PS
450 Nm
RWD or xDrive
2017–2023
BMW M550i
4.4 V8 twin-turbo
petrol
462 / 530 PS
650 / 750 Nm
xDrive
2017–2023
BMW M5 / M5 Competition
4.4 V8 twin-turbo
petrol
600 / 625 PS
750 Nm
M xDrive
2018–2023
BMW M5 CS
4.4 V8 twin-turbo
petrol
635 PS
750 Nm
M xDrive
2021–2022
BMW 518d
2.0 I4 turbo
diesel
150 PS
350 Nm
RWD
2018–2023
BMW 520d
2.0 I4 turbo
diesel
190 PS
400 Nm
RWD or xDrive
2017–2023
BMW 525d
2.0 I4 twin-turbo
diesel
231 PS
500 Nm
RWD
2017–2020
BMW 530d
3.0 I6 turbo
diesel
265 / 286 PS
620 / 650 Nm
RWD or xDrive
2017–2023
BMW 540d
3.0 I6 twin-turbo
diesel
320 / 340 PS
680 / 700 Nm
xDrive
2017–2023
BMW M550d
3.0 I6 quad-turbo
diesel
400 PS
760 Nm
xDrive
2017–2020
BMW 520e
2.0 I4 turbo + electric motor
hybrid
204 PS
350 Nm
RWD
2021–2022
BMW 530e
2.0 I4 turbo + electric motor
hybrid
252 / 292 PS
420 Nm
RWD or xDrive
2017–2023
BMW 545e
3.0 I6 turbo + electric motor
hybrid
394 PS
600 Nm
xDrive
2020–2023
Figures separated by a slash are the power or torque of successive variants of the same version (for example before and after the facelift) or of the versions named in the row. A range such as 136–163 PS covers several outputs of the same engine. Figures are for the European market and come from manufacturer material and technical data catalogues.
BMW 530i xDrive and other versions of this model
Other versions of this model, with a stronger engine, a diesel or from a different year, are not in our fleet. Below we explain how they differ from BMW 530i xDrive and when our car is enough.
The 520d is the two-litre diesel 5 Series and uses less fuel than a petrol on a long run. It has clearly less power than our 530i xDrive with its 252 PS, though, so overtaking on a single carriageway needs more room. The body, cabin, 530 l boot and eight-speed automatic are the same in both, and ours has xDrive, which was only an option on the 520d.
BMW 530d (G30) or BMW 530i xDrive?
3.0 I6 diesel, 265 PS (286 PS from 2020), 620–650 Nm, rear-wheel drive or xDrive
The 530d is a six-cylinder diesel with a huge amount of torque, valued on the motorway and for towing. Our 530i xDrive has a 252 PS four-cylinder petrol that is quiet and smooth in town, and on trips around Poland you will mostly notice the difference when accelerating hard with a full load.
BMW 540i (G30) or BMW 530i xDrive?
3.0 I6 petrol, 340 PS (333 PS from 2020), 450 Nm, rear-wheel drive or xDrive
The 540i has six cylinders and 80–90 PS more than our 530i. You feel the difference under hard acceleration, but the body, interior, 530 l boot and eight-speed automatic are the same. If you want a 5 Series with xDrive for winter and long trips, the 530i xDrive gives you the same car with a more economical engine.
The M550i was the first petrol M Performance 5 Series, with a V8 and 0–100 km/h in 4 seconds. It is a car for people chasing performance. Our 530i xDrive has the same all-wheel drive and the same interior, is calmer and uses far less fuel, so for a business week in Warsaw it is all you need.
BMW 530e (G30) or BMW 530i xDrive?
plug-in hybrid, 2.0 petrol plus electric motor, 252 PS (from 2020 up to 292 PS with XtraBoost), 420 Nm
The 530e is the plug-in hybrid 5 Series; it can run on electricity in town, but only if you charge it regularly. Our 530i xDrive has a conventional petrol engine, so you never need to look for a charger in Warsaw or on the road, and the power and automatic gearbox are similar.
BMW serii 5 G60 (od 2023) i elektryczne i5 or BMW 530i xDrive?
new generation, including the 520i (208 PS), 520d (197 PS) and i5 eDrive40 (340 PS)
The G60 succeeds our generation. It has been built in Dingolfing since July 2023 and is the first 5 Series with a fully electric version, the i5, plus a new interior with large screens. Our 530i xDrive is a 2019 G30 with a stronger engine than the entry 520i of the new generation, and with xDrive.
BMW 530i xDrive rental terms
Deposit 3,000 PLN
Taken at hand-over, refunded within 3 business days of return.
Limit 300 km per day
Each kilometre over the limit: 1.20 PLN. The limit adds up across the whole rental.
Documents
Driving licence held for 3 years, ID document, minimum driver age 25.
Fuel policy
We hand the car over with a full tank and take it back the same way. Premium petrol.
Insurance
Third-party and comprehensive cover included. Damage excess: 2,000 PLN.
Travel abroad
Possible with prior notice, within the European Union.
BMW 530i xDrive rental: frequently asked questions
Is the BMW 530i a good choice for longer trips outside Warsaw?
Yes, this car was designed with long journeys in mind. Six hours behind the wheel are noticeably less tiring than in a compact car, and the boot swallows luggage for four. For longer trips, tell us the planned distance when booking so we can match the mileage allowance to the route instead of settling an overage afterwards.
How is it different from the BMW 330i in your fleet?
Size and character. The 530i is longer, has more rear legroom and all-wheel drive, which suits motorway trips and carrying passengers. The 330i is smaller, rear-wheel drive and noticeably livelier to drive. In short: the 530i carries you, the 330i is the one you drive.
How much does it cost to rent the BMW 530i xDrive?
We rent for at least 3 days. A day costs 199 PLN, a week 1 367 PLN and a month 3 900 PLN. The longer the booking, the lower the daily rate. Pick your dates in the calendar on this page to see the total.
What is the deposit for the BMW 530i xDrive?
The deposit is 3 000 PLN. We hold it on a payment card issued in the renter's name at handover and release it once the car has been checked on return, within three working days at the latest.
Can I lower the deposit on the BMW 530i xDrive?
Yes. The standard deposit is 3 000 PLN, but with excess insurance at 60 PLN per day it drops to 1 500 PLN. If there is damage covered by the insurance, you then pay no excess. You tick the insurance when booking, and the charge never exceeds the amount it takes off the deposit.
What is included in the price?
Third-party insurance with roadside assistance in Poland, servicing, inspections and seasonal tyres, a second driver at no charge once named in the contract, and pick-up at our office. The car is handed over with a full tank and returned the same way.
Is BMW 530i xDrive suitable for the route from Warsaw to Kraków?
The route from Warsaw to Kraków is about 295 km one way and about 3 h 30 min of driving, so 590 km there and back. Renting for 3 days includes 900 km, so 310 km of the allowance is left when you get back. Each kilometre over the allowance costs 1.20 PLN.
BMW 530i xDrive or BMW 330i: which should I choose?
Both are BMWs with the same two-litre turbo and eight-speed automatic, so the difference is in the body and the drive. The 530i xDrive is longer, has more rear legroom, a bigger boot (530 l vs 480 l) and all-wheel drive that pays off in rain and snow. The 330i is shorter, more agile and easier to park in Mokotów or Żoliborz. Take the 530i when people will ride in the back, the 330i when it is mostly the two of you. The comparison with the other similar cars in our fleet is further up this page.
