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In Copenhagen we recommend the following car rental offers

from 17 $ per day
Basic package

Good offers for a small budget

Mini
e.g. VW Up
6 Days from 21.01 - 27.01.2025
Example vehicle
from 17 $ per day
Economy

Small, agile and economical - that's all it takes!

e.g. Ford Fiesta
6 Days from 21.01 - 27.01.2025
Example vehicle
from 22 $ per day
All-round carefree package

This way nothing can go wrong - carefree and all inclusive!

Mini
e.g. VW Up
6 Days from 21.01 - 27.01.2025
Example vehicle

Discover Copenhagen by rental car

Copenhagen Harbor

Rent a car in Copenhagen and discover the capital region of Denmark. We work with all the major car rental companies in Copenhagen, so you can choose from a wide range of offers. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and coastline of the Danish capital. A trip over the Öresund bridge to Malmö, about 30 minutes away, is also worthwhile. If you have several days to spare, a road trip along the Baltic Sea to Stockholm is also worthwhile.
Copenhagen, with its almost 600,000 inhabitants, is one of the metropolises in northern Europe and is always worth a visit. The capital city by the sea offers a lot for every taste and the numerous sights can be explored comfortably by rental car. A rental car does not only bring advantages in Copenhagen itself, but also offers the possibility to discover the whole country in a comfortable and flexible way.

Where to rent a car in Copenhagen

Flughafen Kopenhagen

Both in the city and in the Airport Kastrup are numerous car rental companies to rent a car. The opening hours of the car hire companies at the airport are often particularly good and special vehicles such as convertibles or jeeps can also be hired here without any problems. You are spoilt for choice with which vehicle you want to discover Copenhagen! Also, it is much more comfortable to pick up the rental car directly at the airport after your arrival, because then you don’t have to worry about how to get to your accommodation.

Why do you have to leave a deposit?

Without leaving a deposit it’s nearly impossible to rent a car. The deposit has an important role for the car rental companies, because it serves as safety for the rental companies. You pay a high sum to the rental company or the rental company blocks the sum of money on your credit card for a short amount of time, mostly until you return the rental car. The company will return the full sum you payed if the car is in the same condition as it was at the rental and if you stuck to the contract. If you violated traffic rules and have for example been flashed, the rental company will keep the amount of the fine from the deposit and send you the rest of the deposit back.

Panorama of Copenhagen

Road traffic laws in Denmark - what needs to be respected?

In Denmark, right to left applies. But bicyclists always have the right of way before car drivers - especially in Copenhagen you should be prepared for this.
Even during the day, cars and motorcycles must drive with the lights on. The horn should only be and in emergencies and mobiles should only be used through headsets or the hands-free device.
It is compulsory to wear a seat belt and children under 135 cm must be transported in a child seat. Children under 3 years of age are transported in appropriate child seats. Ask before you rent a car at the pick-up for a suitable child seat.

Maximum speed and tolls on Danish roads

Öresund bridge

Speed limits in Denmark are, 50 km/h after a sign with the city symbol, which means in inner cities. Do not drive more than 80 km/h on country roads and 130 km/h on highways, except if it’s differently written on a sign. Also cars with trailers are not allowed to drive faster than 80 km/h on highways and 70 km/h on country roads.
So far there are no tolls on Danish roads, except for the Storebaelt bridge and the Öresund bridge. The toll payment station are on both bridges clear to see and signs help you to find the right track.

Car rental and parking in Denmark

Street in Copenhagen

Anyone who rents a car in Copenhagen or elsewhere in Denmark should follow the parking rules - a ticket is issued quickly and costs about more than 70 €. Parking bans should be strictly respected and at intersections you should keep a distance of about 10 meters to the street corner or junction.
Parking is usually subject to a charge, especially in the city center. There are parking fees in Copenhagen from Monday to Saturday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. Also, ask the rental company at the pick-up for a parking disc , if you can’t find one in the car, it could become handy for you.

Car hire Copenhagen - always worth a visit!

View on Copenhagen

Copenhagen is the gateway to Scandinavia and as an attractive metropolis with a Nordic character, it is always worth a visit. Those who appreciate culture, the delicious Nordic cuisine and Danish coziness are in the right place. The relaxed lifestyle of the Danes and the Danish hygge (coziness) can best be experienced on a trip through the Danish capital, while discovering Copenhagen's pretty city center or in one of the many cozy cafés and restaurants. Whether you're looking for alternative Christiania and the hip Norrebro or the typical sights such as Nyhavn or the little mermaid - in Copenhagen you'll be comfortable and safe with your rental car.

Spend autumn and winter in Copenhagen

Autumn and winter in the Scandinavian countries can be really cold, which is why you should think about bringing warm clothing when you are planning a trip to Copenhagen. The temperatures normally stay above zero degrees Celsius, but the sun is just shining for some hours a day, so it’s getting dark really quick. You still can spend a day in one of the shopping malls in Copenhagen, warm up and buy clothes while relaxing. Also, the Christmas time in Copenhagen is one of the most beautiful times there and it definitely is snowing every year, which should not be missing during Christmas season. The rental car facilitates your stay, because with it you can get anywhere while being warm and you don’t have to wait in the cold for public transports. Enjoy your time in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen in Winter
Tivoli Park in Copenhagen at Christmas

Special highlights in Copenhagen

Opera of Kopenhagen

The Royal Opera

  • Amalienborg Castle (City Residence of the Danish Queen Margrethe II)
  • Rosenborg Castle
  • Freistadt Christiania
  • The Royal Opera
  • Frederikskirke church
  • District of Norrebroli
  • Parc Tivoli
  • Rundetarn (round tower)

Explore the surroundings of Copenhagen by rental car

Not only Copenhagen, but also the neighboring islands and the Danish mainland have a lot to offer. For example, how about a trip to Helsingor, to visit Kronborg Castle (UNESCO World Heritage Site)? The old cathedral town of Roskilde with the Viking Museum or the cliffs of Stevns Klint in the south-east of Zealand are also worth a visit.

Malmö

Malmö

Roskilde

Roskilde

Stockholm

Stockholm

City name Distance Duration with rental car
Roskilde approx. 40 kilometers approx. 30 minutes
Malmö approx. 42 kilometers approx. 45 minutes
Helsingor approx. 67 kilometers approx. 45 minutes
Slagelse approx. 97 kilometers approx. 1 hour
Kalundborg approx. 110 kilometers approx. 1 hour & 20 minutes

Satisfaction with MietwagenCheck
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108 Experiences of our customers in Copenhagen

Rating of Julius S.

“Truly one of the best car rental experiences of the many I have had. Everything was right - maybe luck, but more likely excellent organization!”

Rating of Ralf D.

“We were very satisfied with the service! Everything worked perfectly and at the rental company Sixt we got instead of a booked Renault, a brand new BMW 320 Touring for the same price!”

Rating of Mathilda V.

“Everything went very quickly and the staff very friendly.”

Rating of Gustav H.

“We were very satisfied with everything. We also got a better model than ordered. What more could you want. The processing was fast and uncomplicated. Second driver we have only booked on site.”

Rating of Jeanine L.

“The pickup was very fast and also the return was totally uncomplicated. Very friendly staff, who even gave us travel tips.”

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