Car rental in Stockholm

Explore Stockholm and Sweden by rental car

Book a cheap rental car in Stockholm

Travel to Sweden is still considered to be popular in the year 2021. Above all the capital Stockholm is a popular destination. With almost one million inhabitants it is also the largest city in Scandinavia. The best way to explore Stockholm and Sweden in general is with a rental car. Since the city is surrounded by water, it is also affectionately called "Venice of the North". In Stockholm and Sweden in general there is much to experience. Drive flexibly to the most beautiful sights and museums of the city. In order to be flexible already from arrival in Stockholm, it is advisable to book a rental car. On our portal we compare the best offers for your car rental in Stockholm. Profit from our longstanding experience in the comparison of car rental offers. Simply and transparently we show you the best offers from car rental companies in Stockholm.

Experience all the sights of Stockholm with a rental car

Experience the highlights of the old town Gamla Stan

What can I experience in Stockholm? Stockholm and its surroundings offer an extensive smorgasbord of museums, activities and wonderful nature. Your rental car also gives you the freedom to enjoy the beauty of the contrast between city and countryside on your excursions. First point of reference in Sweden should be the Old Town, located on the island of the same name, Gamla Stan. Here you can visit all kinds of historical buildings.

Below we have listed the most beautiful sights of Stockholm:

• The medieval old town Gamla Stan
• The Wasa Museum
• The Drottningholm Castle
• The city hall Stadshuset made of 8 million bricks
• The archipelago
• The Nordiska Museum
• The Fotografiska Museum
• The subway system: with 111 artistically designed stations the longest art exhibition in the world
• Globe / SkyView

Pick up your rental car in the city or at the airport

Pick up your rental car at Arlanda Airport

Where can I pick up a rental car in Stockholm? You will find numerous car rental agencies both in the city and at the two airports. Just decide for yourself which pick-up location is best for you. If you are flying to Stockholm, you will most likely arrive at Arlanda Airport (ARN). Here you start your journey directly and are so independent of public transport and cabs. Thanks to the large selection of different providers, you can get vehicle of any category at the airport. It is best to use our transparent price comparison to see the best offers for a rental car in Stockholm and at the airport.

Everything you need to know for your car trip in Stockholm and Sweden

Is there a toll for Sweden? Basically there is no freeway toll in Sweden. For the two cities Stockholm and Gothenburg there is a city toll. This is valid on working days between 6:00 am and 6:30 am and 6:30 pm respectively. Exceptions are public holidays and the day before a public holiday and the whole of July. When entering the corresponding zones via control stations (called "Betalstation"), cameras record the license plate number and digital boards display the price, which varies depending on the time of day. The maximum charge for one day is 105 SEK.

The parking situation in Stockholm and surroundings

There is a charge for parking almost everywhere in Stockholm. The cheapest option is to park outside the city center and then use public transport.

• Green zones: where parking costs 41 SEK per hour around the clock and on weekdays.
• Red zone: covers most of the city center and costs 26 SEK from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 15 outside these hours SEK
• Blue zones: between 9am and 5pm parking here costs 15 SEK and is free on weekends.

Sweden's speed limits at a glance

Everything worth knowing for your rental car booking in Stockholm

Basically, all offers on MietwagenCheck include the legal liability insurance. Here you should pay attention to a particularly high sum insured. In addition, we always recommend comprehensive insurance . Ideally, this should be booked without an excess.

All car rental companies require a mandatory deposit. This is a good indicator of a reputable car rental company. The amount of the deposit varies depending on the car rental company and the vehicle chosen. The deposit is easily paid by credit card. In cases of exception, you can also pay the deposit in cash. Information about your options can be found in the offer details. If your rental car is returned undamaged, you will simply receive the deposit back.

If you are traveling to Stockholm with a companion, you may want to consider an additional driver. With this option, your travel companion enjoys full insurance coverage, just like you. With many offers on MietwagenCheck the additional driver is already included in the price. With other offers a small additional fee is required for this, a price, which is settled frequently per rented day .

Generally we recommend you always to decide for the fair tank regulation (full/full) . Here you pick up your rental car in Stockholm with a full tank and return it in the same way. So you save the walk to the gas station in the beginning and can start your exciting journey directly.

Excursions by rental car in the Stockholm area

Explore Uppsala from Stockholm

Get even more out of your rental car and embark on a breathtaking journey. Explore the closer surroundings of Stockholm with your rental car. Drive to the famous university town of Uppsala and visit the old castle or the botanical garden here. The old Viking town of Nyköping will take you back to a historic past. Ideal for a trip with your rental car is also Mariefred in Södermanland, which will delight you with its city villas.

We have listed particularly beautiful and interesting excursion destinations in the immediate vicinity in the following table with information about the distance: