Sweden Car Rental Guide
The current page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Sweden and also gives an overview of the basic car rental and driving restrictions valid in the country.
Rental Restrictions
In order to rent a car, you must be at least 20 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 2 years. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Cars rented in Sweden are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Bosnia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine and the countries of the former Republic of Yugoslavia. Luxury cars are not allowed into Italy.
Driving Restrictions
In Sweden, traffic is on the right and passing on the left. The minimum driving age is 18 years. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.2‰. All passengers are required to use seatbelts. Children under 7 should be restrained in an approved seat.
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 are parked on the right side of the road. The fines for parking violations are remarkably high.
Pedestrians are only allowed to cross streets at pedestrian crossings.
When driving, the 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 Sweden
Sweden is a country rich in opportunities, from the beauty of the North to the castles of the southern provinces. In North Sweden, you can visit the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi, practise dog sledging, ice fishing and much more. In the South, you can explore the coastline with its many islands.
Sweden has a modern industrial culture, but its people have preserved provincial traditions as the country is relatively isolated. Many folklore festivals are organised in the country all year round.
Stockholm, the capital, is a beautiful and fashionable city, containing many great museums, buildings and other attractions, including great opportunities for entertainment. The Swedish cuisine is also worth trying.
Population: 8,986,400
Area: 410,934 sq km
Capital City: Stockholm
Language: Swedish
Time Zone: GMT +1
Monetary unit: Euro
