Gothenburg car rentals from $27/day

Larger vehicles such as estate cars and intermediate SUVs have the advantages of increased passenger and storage capacity, which are great for long roadtrips. With a small economy car or compact you have less of both, but these vehicles have the advantages of affordability and manoeuvrability.

Speed limits in the city of Gothenburg are dependent on the type of road and its location. On urban roads and streets, the accepted limit is about 30mph, except near hospitals and schools where speeds can be reduced to as low as 18mph. Along rural roads, the speed limit increases to about 55mph, and along primary roads and highways, you can drive up to 75mph. Traffic and static cameras are active on Gothenburg streets, so be careful near restricted areas and road junctions.

On-street parking spaces in the city of Gothenburg are indicated by a TAXA meter with a numeral from 1-7, 22 or the letter A to indicate what time limits and tariffs apply. Hours of operation are from 08:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and from 08:00-15:00 on weekends in most places. During the week, TAXA A spots carry a maximum limit of 30min for around 20kr (1.62£), while TAXA 22 spots have a max limit of 2h for around 30kr (2.43£). The tariffs at zones 1-7 vary from a low of 5kr (0.40£) to a high of 30kr(2.43£) per hour.

On average a rental car in Gothenburg costs $63 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Gothenburg found in the last 2 weeks is $43.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Gothenburg. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

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A Full Size car rental in Gothenburg costs $114 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Gothenburg costs $87 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Gothenburg costs $54 per day, on average.

In Gothenburg, cars are most frequently rented at Sixt Nils Ericsonsplatsen 4 (1 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Gothenburg offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Gothenburg, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 16 car rental agencies in Gothenburg.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Gothenburg so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Gothenburg often requires children to be protected in appropriate car seats. Children who are under the age of two years should ride in rear-facing seats. Children who are over the age of two years should use forward-facing seats with a harness. Children who are between the age of four and eight years should switch to a belt-positioning booster seat.

Renting a car in Gothenburg can take you to several destinations worth exploring. An hour's drive can take you to Ockero 17 miles away from Gothenburg and will take about an hour. The city usually features pristine beaches, little villages, and shopping areas. You can also drive your car to Bohus Forest, which is 11 miles frrom the city and takes about 20 minutes. The city boasts cliffs surrounded by the natural canal of the Got River. You can take 30 mins to drive to Bollebygd which lies 25 miles away. The city usually boasts the largest museum in Northern Europe, tenth-century modern artworks surrounded by very beautiful constructions, and an interesting amusement park. Also, you can drive to Lerum from Gothenburg which lies 13 miles away and will take about 20 mins. The city is home to a Norwegian company that produces different types of food and drinks.