Car hire Sweden
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* The prices were calculated on 04.06.2023 for a 4 days prepaid rental at Stockholm Arlanda Airport starting on 11.06.2023. Our prices fluctuate daily and this offer is not guaranteed.
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Sixt Car Hire Deals in Sweden
With its rugged landscapes and vast distances choosing our car hire deals in Sweden is the perfect way to travel whether you are visiting this beautiful country for business or leisure. Our premium rental cars feature affordable rates backed up by our excellent customer service. Whether your budget is strictly economical or more luxury, our extensive fleet will have a car rental in Sweden just right for you.
Sixt car rental Sweden
We have well over 120 car hire branches in Sweden at international airports, major train stations, hotels and in city centres. With so much choice there is going to be a rental vehicle branch that suits your travel plans. Booking your car rental in Sweden is easy and if your plans should change, cancellations are often free of charge. Browse the map above for ideas about cities and attractions to enjoy when you rent a car in Sweden.
Our Service
Your Sixt car hire in Sweden is provided by well-known brands like Jaguar, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. Our bookings page lets you choose to rent a car in Sweden with automatic transmission as well as organise one-way rentals and select optional extras such as child seats.
Which car hire in Sweden is right for me?
- Explore larger cities in compact vehicles.
- Enjoy weekend breaks and motorway driving in comfortable saloons.
- For parties of up to five with their luggage choose estates or 4x4s.
- Luxurious sports cars and convertibles are ideal for Summer driving.
- Choose vans for transporting business materials.
Driver's licence
Your UK licence is accepted in Sweden as well as EU driving licences and international driving licences belonging to European non-residents. If in a non-Roman alphabet like Cyrillic, Russian or Chinese licences must be accompanied by International Driver's Permits (IDP). Obtain these online or from UK Post Offices.
Age Restrictions
For driving a Sixt car hire in Sweden the minimum age is 19 with a licence held for at least one year. For some luxury rentals, you need to be 24 and have had your licence for two years. Full details can be found in the booking engine.
Credit Card Payment
Pay for your car hire deals in Sweden by major credit card or AirPlus. Cash and prepaid or debit cards such as VISA Electron are not accepted. The payment method must be in the driver's name and presented at collection along with photo ID.
Accidents
Should you have any problems in Sweden contact us on our country hotline +46-771-89 00 00. In the case of accidents, Sweden recognises the European emergency number 112.
Driving Tips
Although Sweden's roads are generally well-maintained and well-signposted caution must be taken when driving your rental car at night and during the long Winter months. It is not unusual for moose, deer and other wild animals to be on the road. Sweden has two main motorways, the E6 runs from Trelleborg to Oslo in Norway while the E4 stretches from Helsingborg to the Finnish border.
More tips for enjoying driving in Sweden:
- Drive on the right in Sweden.
- Kilometres are used for distances and speed limits.
- Dipped headlights are required at all times.
- From 1st December to 31st March Winter tyres must be fitted and snow chains are allowed. It is compulsory to have antifreeze in windscreen fluid and snow shovels must be carried.
- A daily congestion charge of 20 SEK applies in the cities of Gothenburg and Stockholm while the bridges of Sundsvall and Motala have toll stations. Sundsvall is 15 SEK a day while Motala is 10 SEK a day.
- Children under 1.35m in height need appropriate child seats and if children under 1.40 are in the front of a vehicle the passenger airbag must be disabled.
- In the Swedish countryside and smaller towns parking is widely available and often free. In the major cities, parking is metered and may be harder to find in the peak Summer months. Roadside parking must be in the direction of traffic.
- If you cause damage to rental vehicles by driving off paved surfaces you will be charged for any repairs.
Speed limits in Sweden
Speed limits in Sweden vary according to season and road conditions but are always clearly marked:
- Residential areas: 30 to 70 km/h
- National roads: 70 - 90 km/h
- Motorways: 90 - 120 km/h
Traffic Infractions and on-the-spot fines:
Non-residents are required to pay any fines on-the-spot in cash. Speeding fines range from 1500 to 4000 SEK. In cases of drink driving foreign licences may be marked as not valid in Sweden.
Places of Interest
Top 4 architectural sites
- Moderna Museet
- Icehotel Jukkasjarvi
- Turning Torso, Malmo
- Feskekorka, Gothenburg
Collections of contemporary art are housed in the Moderna Museet on the Stockholm island of Skeppsholmen. The Icehotel at Jukkasjarvi was the world's first hotel made entirely of ice and snow when it opened in 1989. Not surprisingly, it is rebuilt every Winter. The Turning Torso in Malmo is the tallest building in Scandinavia. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava this Neo-futuristic skyscraper was inspired by his own white marble sculpture, the Twisting Torso. Feskekorka literally translates as the fish church and this large Gothenburg market is the best place to sample some of Sweden's delicious seafood.
Top 4 Natural Sites
- Botanical Garden, Gothenburg
- Wanas Sculpture Park
- Sarek National Park, Jokkmokk
- Hoga Kusten
Gothenburg's Botanical Garden displays an impressive 16,000 species of plants set in different habitats. In the Wanas Sculpture Park at Ostra Goinge art, history and nature all come together. The park also has a white medieval castle. The long-established Sarek National Park has everything outdoor enthusiasts can want along with six mountain peaks and over 100 glaciers. Magnificent glacial scenery is also a feature of the beautiful Hoga Kusten coastline.
Important Film locations
Two of Stieg Larsson's Millennium series of Swedish thrillers have been turned into films. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and The Girl who Played with Fire (2009) were both filmed in Sweden at locations such as Stockholm, Uppsala and Solleftea. In the Russian thriller Gorky Park (1983) Helsinki and Stockholm stood in for Moscow. The avant-garde staging of the drama Dogville (2003) was filmed entirely in a Trollhättan studio despite being set in Colorado, USA.
Crossing Borders
Written permission is needed to cross borders into Finland, Denmark and Norway. Crossing without permission will invalidate your insurance.
Popular Car Hire Locations in Sweden
- Stockholm
- Göteburg
- Malmö
- Skelleftea
- Nyköping
- Västeras
- Örebro
- Linköping
- Karlstad
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Good to know when renting in Sweden
Under 25 Car Hire
In Sweden, you can get a selection of smaller cars for hire if you are as young as 19. You must hold a valid licence for at least a year.
Driving Tips
In Sweden they drive on the right-hand side of the road and seatbelts must be worn by all passengers when in the vehicle. Keep headlights dimmed during the day.
Crossing Borders
Please let us know at the branch if you intend to cross borders. You may only enter Denmark, Norway or Finland.
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Customer reviews & feedback
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Service during and after the rental
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Jurgen R.
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Excellent service!
Ronny J.
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Väldigt service minded, trevlig personal å chef
Jon M.
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Have the services you would expect. Relatively good prices.
Rajeeva A.
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Great service
Ben J.
(5.0)
Friendly guy that helped us and a nice, new, clean car - a more premium model than we expected. Easy access by bus from the city centre and we found the Sixt counter by going through doors near the no parking symbol visible on the satellite map. All good; will be the first place we check if needing a car in Uppsala again.
Pascal K.
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Exceptional and friendly service, the staff is very efficient.
Lars K.
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Nice, clean, quick and simple at pickup. Only minus: Sprinklerfluidtank almost empty when picking up the car. When returning the vehicle, no staff, key was easily dropped in designated chute
Public Domain Music and M.
(5.0)
Always a great experience with Sixt. Friendly and fast service, and a great car (Audi Q3) this time.
Jona N.
(5.0)
The employees are very friendly and especially helpful in every aspect regarding the rental. I never had any issues and would rent a car there again anytime.
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FAQs about car hire in Sweden
Flexible Hire
If you want to pay on arrival and have free cancellation up to the day, please select ‘pay later’ while making the booking online.
Useful Extras
While booking you will see affordable extras such as child seats, sat navs, as well as miles and protection packages. Simply select what you require.
Payment Information
We accept all internationally recognised forms of credit card. Unfortunately, we do not take debit cards such as VISA Electron or Maestro.
What's the minimum age to hire a car in Sweden?
To rent a car with SIXT at Sweden you need to be at least 19 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
At SIXT you can either pay online or when you pick up your car in Sweden.
What documents do I need to hire a car in Sweden?
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
Can I book a long-term car rental in Sweden?
Whether you’re planning to stay in Sweden or travel beyond, it’s easy to reserve a long-term rental. Enter your trip dates and pick-up/drop-off locations and we’ll find you affordable long-term car rental deals.
Do I need to purchase insurance or protection packages with my rental in Sweden?
A damage waiver is included with your car hire. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.
Explore our car hire locations in Sweden
- Alvesta
- Ängelholm
- Åre
- Arvidsjaur
- Båstad
- Borås
- Borlänge
- Branäs
- Bromma
- Danderyd
- Enköping
- Eskilstuna
- Falkenberg
- Falun
- Finspång
- Gothenburg
- Halmstad
- Härnösand
- Helsingborg
- Jönköping
- Kalmar
- Karlshamn
- Karlskrona
- Karlskrona Region
- Karlstad
- Kil
- Kiruna
- Kristianstad
- Kungsbacka
- Landvetter
- Linköping
- Lulea
- Lund
- Malmö
- Mjölby
- Motala
- Norrköping
- Nyköping
- Ödeshög
- Örebro
- Oskarshamn
- Östersund
- Oxelösund
- Ronneby
- Skövde
- Söderköping
- Stockholm
- Strängnäs
- Sundsvall
- Timrå
- Tranås
- Umeå
- Uppsala
- Värnamo
- Västerås
- Västervik
- Växjö
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Check out our airport locations in Sweden
- Ängelholm Helsingborg Airport
- Åre Oestersund Airport
- Arvidsjaur Airport
- Göteborg Airport Landvetter
- Halmstad Airport
- Jönköping Airport
- Kalmar Airport
- Karlstad Airport
- Kiruna Airport
- Kristianstad Österlen Airport
- Linköping Airport
- Luleå Kallax Airport
- Malmö Sturup Airport
- Norrköping Airport
- Örebro Airport
- Ronneby Airport
- Stockholm Arlanda Airport
- Stockholm Bromma Airport
- Stockholm Skavsta Airport
- Stockholm Västerås Airport
- Sundsvall Midlanda Airport
- Umeå Airport
- Växjö Airport
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