Helsingborg Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Helsingborg. The page also provides some useful facts about the car rental and driving restrictions in Sweden.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
Traffic is on the right and passing on the left. The minimum driving age is 18 years. All passengers are required to use seatbelts. Children under 7 should be restrained in an approved seat. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.2‰.
Most cities in Sweden have both metered on-street parking and timed ticket machines operating from 8 am to 6 pm. A yellow sign with a red line across its bottom means that parking in somehow restricted in the vicinity. Usually, cars must be parked on the right side of the road unless indicated otherwise. The fines for parking violations are remarkably high.
Trams must be passed on the right. Pedestrians are only allowed to cross streets at pedestrian crossings.
When driving, headlights must always be on. In towns, you may only use the horn in cases of extreme and immediate danger. Outside cities, you should use the horn to indicate your intention to pass.
Speed limits:| Area | Speed |
| City | 50KM/H |
| Open Roads | 90KM/H |
| Highways | 110KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/fire/ambulance: 112
Road Tolls
There are no toll highways in Sweden.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Sweden
Car rental agency – biluthyrning
Parking – parkering
About Helsingborg
Because of its seaside position, Helsingborg used to be under constant attack from the outside world. Today, the harbour area of the city has redeveloped and breathed new life into this relaxed town. Helsingborg has a busy nightlife offering several good clubs and pubs. The city also houses a theatre and concert hall and folk festivals are often organised.
Area:
Population: 117,137
Country: Sweden
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +1
Telephone Area Code: 42
Monetary unit: Euro
