Car Rental in Gothenburg, Sweden

Car Rental in Gothenburg, Sweden

 

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Rent a car in Gothenburg with Europcar

Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city can be found on the outlet of the Göta river. This bustling city was once the centre of the national ship building industry. Gothenburg has since transitioned into a growing centre for industrial excellence, playing host to the likes of Ericsson and Volvo’s headquarters. The city is also known for being an incredibly friendly and welcoming place, feel free to take a care free wander along its historic canals and through its gorgeous parks. Festivals are also somewhat of a speciality in Gothenburg. The city hosts the Gothenburg film festival, Gothenburg book fair and the largest literary festival in Scandinavia. If you’re looking for culture, Gothenburg has it in bucket loads, there are numerous museums and the city is a world-renowned centre of fine art – from Renaissance masterpieces to contemporary works. Head over to Konstmuseum which exhibits classics from French impressionists and Scandinavian painters or to Röda Sten Konsthall, a contemporary art gallery set in a renovated boiler house along the harbour. If you need your caffeine fix, try ‘Fika’ (coffee and cinnamon bun break) in the Haga district, first built in 17th century and the city’s oldest suburb. Take a stroll through the cobbled streets and bask in the beauty of the vintage wooden house, local shops and trendy cafes. If you need something more for the kids, take a trip to the safari at the museum Universeum, that hosts plenty of exotic flora and fauna.

The Europcar rental experience in Gothenburg

Europcar has eleven rental stations situated in and around Gothenburg, this includes Gothenburg Railroad Station as well as Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, which can be found just 26 km east of Gothenburg. No matter how you’re getting to Gothenburg, we’ll be ready and waiting with your rental car.

Car hire in Gothenburg comes in all shapes and sizes. If you’re with a small group or on a solo adventure, look at our economy rentals. If you’re on holiday with the family, you might want to choose something a little bigger like the Volkswagen Passat or a proper van. If you want to go green, Europcar also has electric options available.

Choose Europcar’s ‘Deliver & Collect’ option to give you the ultimate convenience of having your car or your van come to you - so you can take time to relax. We deliver and collect your vehicle wherever and whenever best suits you. The only thing you need is an address in Sweden.

Driving in Gothenburg

There are many tramways in Gothenburg and like most places, they have the right of way over everything! Be aware of pedestrians and zebra crossings. Like anywhere else in Sweden, pedestrians have the right of way and you need to stop to let them cross.

Parking inside the city is generally difficult and expensive; but you can still take your time, get lucky and find yourself a free parking spot. Prices per hour vary between 7 different zones and can be as high as 30 SEK per hour.

Since January 2013, Gothenburg hosts a congestion charge (Trängelseskatt) inside the city for all cars with Swedish number plates, except on weekends.

Discover Gothenburg and the surrounding area by car

One of the benefits to picking up your rental car from Gothenburg is the variety of day trips available from the city. From castles to islands and parks, you’re certain to find your new favourite place. For those of you with a passion for the outdoors, take a trip over to Gunnebo palace and its gardens. Originally, the palace was built as a villa for the wealth merchant john Hall. In 2003 it was named a cultural heritage site, the gardens are always open to visitors that want to kick back and relax, you can even take a tour of the palace itself and the famed towering veranda windows. Close by, you will find Bohus Fortress, located about 20 km from Gothenburg. It is over 700 years old and a legacy of Nordic history and culture. From there, drive on to the rocky shores of Bohuslän. Less than 2 hours away from the city centre, this Swedish jewel and its landscape of islands and fishing villages will haunt you for the rest of your journey.

Choose Europcar Privilege program, our free international loyalty scheme. With four levels - Privilege Club, Privilege Executive, Privilege Elite and Privilege Elite VIP - it enables you to earn rewards by renting with us in over 140 countries worldwide and a free weekend each time you move up a level.

Gothenburg archipelago

One of the best things you can do in Gothenburg is to explore its archipelago. The Northern Archipelago is accessible by car from Lilla Varholmen, about 20 km from Gothenburg. You can get to ten picturesque islands in less than an hour! Drive to Hönö, the largest island, popular for its local shops, fish museum and great restaurants. It also offers a wide range of activities from scuba diving to kayaking.

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Car hire at Gothenburg is made easy with Europcar.

Friendly service, new cars and low prices are part of our every day offer. Whether you are hiring a car for business or pleasure, or you need a car or van, Europcar has the right hire car at Gothenburg for you.

Europcar is looking forward to serving you at its car hire branch: Gothenburg. Remember to always bring your driving license, valid credit card and additional proof of identity (such as a passport if you are hiring abroad).

Europcar’s Green Programme: At Europcar, we understand the environmental impact of car hire. That’s why we have wholeheartedly embraced a sustainable development programme and are proud to be the first car hire company at Gothenburg with certified commitments.