Car rental in Sweden

Traveling around Sweden in a rental car

Sweden is the dream of travelers from all over the world. There are beaches where you can sunbathe in the summer, there are mountains and amazing landscapes, and for outdoor enthusiasts this is just a paradise, because it is in this country you can find the best places for skiing and snowboarding. If you are planning to go on an independent trip around the country, we recommend that you do this in a rented car. This will not only save you time and money, but will also allow you to spend your time on a trip with high comfort.

First of all, you need to choose a route your journey. You can choose one of those offered by experienced tourists, or you can make it yourself by marking on the map the sights that you would like to visit. In this way, you will be able to calculate for yourself how long you will need for your route, in which cities you will want to stay for a few days, and which places you can just drive to look at them from afar from the car.

Traveling around the country is recommended to start from its capital. And Sweden is no exception. It is Stockholm that will be the best starting point for your trip. There is a lot to see in the city, so plan to stay there for at least a day or two. Start your sightseeing in the capital with Drottingholm, which was once a royal residence. This is a majestic building with its own history, which thousands of tourists come to see every year. The palace was built in the 17th century and still retains its historical appearance. The royal family lives in its southern part to this day, and the rest of the palace is open to the public.

There is an island not far from the Royal Park, on which there is an open-air museum called Skansen, where you can see more than 150 historical buildings, some of which were built during the Middle Ages. Every year, holidays are held here (Walpurgis Night, Swedish Flag Day), during which you can see crowds of tourists here. On the territory of the museum there is a zoo of northern animals, so if you are traveling with children, you should definitely visit this place.

Moving along the route away from Stockholm, it is not superfluous to stop at Sklokloster Castle, which is located 65 km from the capital. The castle was built in the middle of the 17th century as a project of a wealthy count. In the halls of the castle, furniture and interior items of those times have been preserved. There is a library, as well as a large collection of paintings by famous artists and weapons.

If you want more information about local attractions, it is worth visiting sweden.se, where you can find information leaflets for tourists, as well as learn about local holidays, festivals and interesting events.

How to rent a car in Sweden without a franchise?

The presence of a franchise when renting a car is a ubiquitous phenomenon throughout Europe, and in Sweden in particular. The franchise serves as a guarantee that the person who rents the car will treat it with care. Just like the deposit, the franchise fee is not charged to your account immediately. A certain amount stipulated in the rental agreement will simply be frozen until the moment when you return the car. If the car is exactly in the same condition in which you received it, then this amount will remain untouched. If during your trip there was an accident or you damaged the car in some other way, the insurance does not cover the amount of damage, but it is calculated from the amount that was frozen for this particular case.

If you don't want to pay the deductible, contact the car rental companies that offer their customers super insurance that covers any damage that may arise from careless driving.

And one more important point to pay attention to. After receiving the car, but before signing the lease, you should carefully inspect it. Go around it from all sides, inspect the tires and look inside the cabin. For insurance, you can even film it all on video. In the event that you find any flaws, point this out to a company representative so that he registers it on the inspection sheet. This procedure will allow you to save yourself from paying money for something that you did not do.

Swedish car rental companies, whose services are most often used by tourists:

• Rent-A-Wreck. Phone: +469201222. A trusted rental company that provides the opportunity for short-term and long-term rental of cars of various classes. The car can be pre-booked on the website, and indicate the place of delivery, where you want it to be driven on the day and time you specified. Provides additional equipment in the form of a ski rack or child seats;
• Green Motion Car Rental Stockholm Airport. Phone: +468302777. One of the most convenient options for those who arrive at Arlanda Airport. The rental company provides an opportunity to pre-book a car of any class at the best price.

Peculiarities of driving in Sweden

Locals drive very carefully and always follow the rules of the road. This is because for breaking the rules or speeding, you can be fined for a large amount. Therefore, carefully follow the signs on the side of the road that indicate the speed limit. Since Sweden is generally a country of innovation, it was not without them on the roads. Near some signs with a speed limit, you can see a board that shows the speed of an approaching car.

In Sweden, drivers treat pedestrians with respect, so they always stop at uncontrolled pedestrians. And in general, the driving style of the Swedes can be described as very soft and calm. It is difficult for foreign drivers to get used to it at first, but then they begin to see all the advantages of such driving.

One of the most serious violations for which you can lose your driver's license and issue a huge fine is drunk driving. The permissible dose of alcohol in the blood is only 0.2 ppm. Therefore, if you want to relax in a local bar or have a glass of wine in a restaurant, then you better leave your car in a paid parking lot and get to the hotel on foot or call a taxi.

In large cities in Sweden, it is not so easy to find free place even in paid parking lots. And if you leave the car in the wrong place, then the fine for this violation can reach 40 euros. On weekdays, the cost of paid parking starts from 1 euro per hour. On weekends, some public car parks allow you to leave your car for free.

Renting an electric car in Sweden

Because the country has long taken a course towards environmental friendliness, the development of the electric car industry is in full swing. Local authorities even predict that by 2030 almost all motorists will switch to electric cars.

In major cities, you can easily rent the following electric car models: MINI Cooper SE, Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in B, Chevrolet Volt, hybrid Opel Ampera and many others. Charging stations will come across to you as you move around the country, so there will be no problems with charging. If you are in doubt whether to rent an electric car to travel around Sweden, then we note that the cost of recharging an electric car will cost several times less than the cost of fuel for a conventional car.

Good to know

Monthly price chart. Approximate prices for 7 days rental

The most popular cars in Sweden

Fiat 500

Fiat 500

4x

2x

€13 / Day

Citroen C1

Citroen C1

4x

2x

€14 / Day

Ford Fiesta

Ford Fiesta

4x

2x

€18 / Day

Ford Focus

Ford Focus

5x

3x

€23 / Day

Opel Astra Estate

Opel Astra Estate

5x

4x

€28 / Day

Audi A4

Audi A4

5x

3x

€32 / Day

BMW X1

BMW X1

4x

3x

€33 / Day

Ford Foxus Estate

Ford Foxus Estate

5x

4x

€33 / Day

Mercedes C Class

Mercedes C Class

5x

3x

€43 / Day

BMW 5 series

BMW 5 series

4x

3x

€45 / Day

Ford Tourneo

Ford Tourneo

8x

4x

€55 / Day

BMW 4 Cabrio

BMW 4 Cabrio

4x

2x

€65 / Day

Audi A6

Audi A6

5x

3x

€70 / Day

Audi A5 Cabrio

Audi A5 Cabrio

4x

3x

€75 / Day

Mercedes Vito

Mercedes Vito

9x

4x

€80 / Day

List of required documents

Driving license

Credit card

Voucher

Passport

A complete guide to car rental in Sweden