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 Opel Insignia 1.8
Deposit 500 PLN instead of 1 000 PLN, and the insurance costs from 35 PLN a day, depending on the driver's age. Check the price for your dates.
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Insurance price for your rental
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.
The first-generation Insignia looks a class above what it costs to rent. A wide, low body, plenty of rear legroom and a deep boot that will take luggage for four for a week. The 1.8 petrol engine is naturally aspirated and simple, with no turbo and no particulate filter, so city-only driving does not bother it. A good pick for a family trip, a long drive, or whenever you need a big car without paying premium-badge money.
The car belongs to our comfort class: 5 seats, a manual 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 1 000 PLN. We hold it on a card at handover and release it once the car has been checked on return.
We hand the Opel Insignia 1.8 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 Opel Insignia 1.8 suits in Warsaw
In Warsaw, the Opel Insignia is a car for a longer rental. It suits people who come to the capital for a contract or a training course and commute every day from a rented flat to work for a few weeks, as well as families who want to go to the seaside or the Masurian lakes in one large car instead of two smaller ones.
The Insignia is long and wide, so parking in the narrow streets of Old Praga or Saska Kępa takes a moment of patience. On the S8 expressway or the A2 motorway, on the other hand, it is stable and quiet, and the six-speed manual gearbox keeps revs low at a steady pace. Trips to Łódź or Lublin are comfortable even several times a week, because the mileage allowance adds up across the whole rental.
On a month-long rental the Insignia covers two roles well. During the week it is a car for work, taking you from Białołęka or Bemowo to an office in the centre, and at the weekend it is a car for a trip to Kampinos Forest or the Narew river with every seat taken.
Front-wheel drive
Petrol engine
Manual gearbox
A family or a small group
Things worth knowing about the Opel Insignia 1.8
The Insignia was named European Car of the Year 2009, an award voted by a jury of motoring journalists from across Europe.
It was the first production car on GM's Epsilon II platform. In North America and China the same model was sold as the Buick Regal.
The Insignia could be ordered with the Opel Eye camera, which read traffic signs and warned of lane departure. It was among the first systems of its kind in a car of this class.
The first-generation Insignia was built at Opel's home plant in Rüsselsheim.
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 Opel Insignia 1.8
The daily rate of Opel Insignia 1.8 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 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 Opel Insignia 1.8 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
Opel Insignia 1.8 compared with similar cars
If you are looking for an alternative to Opel Insignia 1.8, 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.
The Insignia and the Mercedes E220 CDI are similarly sized touring cars, but the Opel has a six-speed manual, a 1.8 petrol and front-wheel drive, while the Mercedes has an automatic, a diesel and rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes is quieter and calmer on a long trip; the Insignia is newer (2009 vs 2005) and, being front-wheel drive, easier to handle on snow. If you only drive automatics, choose the Mercedes; if you prefer a manual, the Insignia.
Both have a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. The Ford Focus is a compact diesel hatchback, easy to park in the narrow streets of Żoliborz or Ochota and economical for daily commuting. The Opel Insignia is a class bigger, with more room on the rear bench and a boot of around 500 l against the Focus's 385 l. For daily driving in town choose the Focus; for trips with a full car, the Insignia.
Where Opel Insignia 1.8 wins
The figures come out about even, so choose by what you need the car for.
The Peugeot 308 HDi is a compact with a frugal 90 hp diesel, made for daily commuting and plenty of miles each week. The Opel Insignia is bigger, with a 140 hp 1.8 petrol, more rear passenger space and a boot of around 500 l against roughly 350 l in the Peugeot. If you mostly drive alone and watch fuel costs, the 308 HDi is better; if you carry family or colleagues, the Insignia.
The BMW X3 xDrive20i is an SUV with an automatic and all-wheel drive; the Opel Insignia is a classic big car with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. The X3 has a higher driving position, a 550 l boot and copes with unsurfaced roads, while the Insignia offers similar cabin space with simpler engineering. For tarmac and ordinary trips the Insignia is enough; for winter, the mountains and gravel tracks choose the X3.
Two family cars with a manual gearbox and a petrol engine. The Mazda 5 has seven seats and sliding doors on both sides, but with every seat taken only 112 l of boot is left. The Opel Insignia has five seats, a noticeably stronger engine and a boot of around 500 l, so it is better for a long drive with suitcases. For six or seven people choose the Mazda; for five with luggage, the Insignia.
Every engine version of the Opel Insignia A (2008–2017)
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 Opel Insignia 1.8.
Version
Engine
Fuel
Power
Torque
Drive
Years
Opel Insignia 1.6
1.6 I4
petrol
115 PS
155 Nm
FWD
2008–2012
Opel Insignia 1.8this car, available to rent
1.8 I4
petrol
140 PS
175 Nm
FWD
2008–2017
Opel Insignia 1.4 Turbo
1.4 I4 turbo
petrol
140 PS
200 Nm
FWD
2011–2017
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
1.6 I4 turbo
petrol
180 / 170 PS
230 / 260 Nm
FWD
2008–2017
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
2.0 I4 turbo
petrol
220–250 PS
350–400 Nm
FWD or AWD
2008–2017
Opel Insignia 2.8 V6 Turbo
2.8 V6 turbo
petrol
260 PS
350 Nm
AWD
2008–2013
Opel Insignia OPC
2.8 V6 turbo
petrol
325 PS
435 Nm
AWD
2009–2017
Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI
1.6 I4 turbo
diesel
120–136 PS
320 Nm
FWD
2015–2017
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI
2.0 I4 turbo
diesel
110–170 PS
260–400 Nm
FWD or AWD
2008–2017
Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI
2.0 I4 twin-turbo
diesel
195 PS
400 Nm
FWD or AWD
2011–2015
Opel Insignia 1.4 Turbo LPG
1.4 I4 turbo
petrol and LPG
140 PS
200 Nm
FWD
2012–2017
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.
Opel Insignia 1.8 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 Opel Insignia 1.8 and when our car is enough.
Opel Insignia 2.0 CDTI (A) or Opel Insignia 1.8?
2.0 diesel, 110–170 PS, BiTurbo 195 PS, up to 400 Nm, manual or automatic, 4x4 versions
The 2.0 CDTI diesel has more torque and uses less fuel on the road, and the stronger versions came with an automatic and 4x4. Our Insignia has a naturally aspirated 140 PS 1.8 petrol and a manual gearbox; it is quiet and simple to drive, and for a family trip around Poland it works just as well.
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo i 2.0 Turbo (A) or Opel Insignia 1.8?
The turbocharged petrols give the Insignia much more pace, and the strongest 250 PS 2.0 Turbo came only with 4x4. Our 1.8 Insignia is naturally aspirated, calmer and simpler, so it is a comfortable, predictable touring car rather than a fast one.
Opel Insignia OPC (A) or Opel Insignia 1.8?
2.8 turbo V6, 325 PS, 435 Nm, 4x4
The OPC is the sporty Insignia with a V6 and four-wheel drive, and the Unlimited version reached 270 km/h. It is a car for performance fans. Our 1.8 Insignia is a roomy family touring car that is far cheaper to run day to day.
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer i Country Tourer (A) or Opel Insignia 1.8?
Sports Tourer estate, raised Country Tourer estate (from 2013)
The first-generation Insignia came as a saloon, a liftback, the Sports Tourer estate and the raised Country Tourer. If you are looking for an Insignia estate for a house move or a trip with lots of luggage, also look at our seven-seat MPVs, which take a lot of luggage with the rear seats folded.
Opel Insignia B (2017–2022) or Opel Insignia 1.8?
second generation, Grand Sport and Sports Tourer, GSi 2.0 Turbo 260 PS
The Insignia B was the second generation of the model, with no saloon and a more modern interior. Ours is the first generation, European Car of the Year 2009, with simple controls and a roomy cabin.
Opel Insignia 1.8 rental terms
Deposit 1 000 PLN
Taken at hand-over, refunded within 3 business days of return.
Limit 300 km per day
Each kilometre over the limit: 1.00 PLN. The limit adds up across the whole rental.
Fuel policy
We hand the car over with a full tank and take it back the same way. Fuel: petrol.
Opel Insignia 1.8 rental: frequently asked questions
Does this car use a lot of fuel in town?
A naturally aspirated petrol engine in a large body uses more fuel in town than the smaller cars in our fleet, but it copes with short trips without complaint, as there is no particulate filter needing longer runs. If fuel cost on purely urban driving is your main criterion, we will suggest something smaller.
How much does it cost to rent the Opel Insignia 1.8?
We rent for at least 3 days. A day costs 129 PLN, a week 880 PLN and a month 2 500 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 Opel Insignia 1.8?
The deposit is 1 000 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 Opel Insignia 1.8?
Yes. The standard deposit is 1 000 PLN, but with excess insurance at 35 PLN per day it drops to 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 Opel Insignia 1.8 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 PLN.
Opel Insignia 1.8 or Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI: which should I choose?
The Insignia and the Mercedes E220 CDI are similarly sized touring cars, but the Opel has a six-speed manual, a 1.8 petrol and front-wheel drive, while the Mercedes has an automatic, a diesel and rear-wheel drive. The Mercedes is quieter and calmer on a long trip; the Insignia is newer (2009 vs 2005) and, being front-wheel drive, easier to handle on snow. If you only drive automatics, choose the Mercedes; if you prefer a manual, the Insignia. The comparison with the other similar cars in our fleet is further up this page.
Can I rent Opel Insignia 1.8 for longer than a month?
Yes. We rent for at least 3 days and at most 120 days. A month costs 2 500 PLN, and the longer the rental, the lower the daily rate. The mileage allowance (300 km per day) adds up across the whole rental, so a longer term gives you proportionally more.
