Car Hire Stockholm

Often described as the Venice of the North, the vibrant Swedish ‘island’ capital city of Stockholm is the ideal base for a city break, a stop off on your way to winter sports or a summer vacation with your hire car.

The city is made up of 14 islands connected by 57 bridges. With an Avis hire car getting in and out of the city is easy and you can enjoy the freedom to drive beyond Stockholm and embrace the natural world as you explore this land of lakes and mountains.

As the commercial centre of Sweden, Stockholm is a hub for industries including automotive, tech, gaming, fashion, food, design, music. It is world-renowned as the home of the Nobel Prize Museum.

Major employers include companies such as Ericsson, Swedbank, Manpower, Securitas, IBM and Telia Sonera. Stockholm is also a popular city for conferences, with the Stockholm Stock Exchange fair in Älvsjö and the newly built Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre at the Klarabergsviaduct, near to our Stockholm Station rental location.

Whether you are visiting for business or leisure our friendly, efficient Avis teams at our locations in and around Stockholm are ready to provide the perfect rental car for your trip.

Book direct with Avis and you’ll benefit from flexible reservations with free cancellation, a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection to get you on the road plus we’ve a free loyalty programme with a host of travel benefits you’ll love.

If you have not driven in this part of the world before, we’d suggest checking the road rules for driving in Sweden before you travel.

If you are travelling in Winter you may need winter tyres to be fitted to your car and our team at Avis in Stockholm will be able to advise you on the winter car equipment you need plus local conditions at your destination.

What are the age requirements for hiring a rental car in Stockholm?

The minimum age to rent an Avis car in Stockholm and the rest of Sweden is 19. Age restrictions also vary by vehicle and some selected car groups are not available to drivers under the age of 25.

There is currently no maximum age for hiring a rental car, so long as you have had a full, valid, licence for at least 1 year. Some additional steps may be required for those who are over the age of 75 on the date of the scheduled return.

What documents do I need to hire a car in Sweden?

To hire a car in Stockholm, Sweden, you just need to bring your:

• Driving licence
• The credit card used to make your booking (if it's a high value vehicle two payment cards must be provided, one of which needs to be a credit card),
• Proof of any discount (such as a frequent flyer or Avis Preferred  card),
• Photo ID for international rentals (such as a passport or driving licence) taken in the last 10 years.

Can I pick up my rental car in Stockholm and return it to another location?

One-way car rental with Avis makes it easy to go from A to B without driving full circle. That means you can collect your Avis hire car from Stockholm and then return it to another Avis office whether that’s in Sweden or another country in Europe. Many of our Avis locations offer a 24-hour drop-off facility, which makes a one-way car hire hassle-free and very user-friendly. Simply check out our many available one-way journeys and start planning your route. When you are ready to book, just specify your destination in the booking panel and we will arrange it for you.

Is it worth hiring a car in Stockholm?

Stockholm is well served by the city’s excellent public transport system of trams and buses and the central areas are easily walkable with many of the main attractions within a short distance but to experience all that Stockholm and surrounding areas have to offer, it is worth hiring a car to travel across and outside the city. Renting a car at one of our convenient locations in Stockholm gives you the freedom and flexibility to enjoy independent travel as well as offering the chance to explore further afield and even plan a road trip across Sweden.

What is parking like in Stockholm?

Parking is plentiful across Stockholm with a good range of options from multi-storey car parks to on-street parking. Stockholm is a city which prides itself on connected transport and is ringed by more than 40 Park-and-Ride facilities all with good connections and transport links.

Despite being a capital city and a thriving commercial centre, Stockholm is renowned for its clean air, stunning waterfront buildings, waterways and islands connected by more than 50 bridges. The city has distinct districts each with their own character and attractions. Start your tour with a stroll from Stockholm Central Station over the bridge to Gamla Stan, the ‘old town’ with its narrow winding streets and famous Christmas markets. Along the waterfront don’t miss major attractions including Stockholm Cathedral, the Nobel Museum and the Royal Palace.

Stockholm is also a popular shopping city. Iconic Swedish destinations include NK on Hamngatan and Åhléns City near Sergel's square. If you are looking for smaller boutiques, head to Södermalm, for high fashion, vintage, decor and much more.

Head to the island of Djurgården in your rental car for a walk, Gröna Lund amusement park, Skansen open-air museum and zoo, the Abba Museum, the Nordic Museum or Rosendal Castle and Rosendal Garden. Or explore further afield by heading to Sigtuna or Mariefred.

From stunning islands to lakes and forests, you are spoiled for choice when it comes to exploring the region around Stockholm by car. Stockholm is well served by a good road network and the city is within easy reach of other major centres like Uppsala to the north Norrköping to the south and Örebro to the west. For the ultimate road trip adventure and one of the best drives from Stockholm, head north around the Gulf of Bothnia to Sundsvall, a 235 mile epic drive through the Swedish countryside, passing mountains and lakes and stopping off in cities like Uppsala and Galve. While the route along the E4 is straightforward, the scenery is breathtaking and in just over 4hrs you’ll arrive at Sundsvall, a city with an industrial history but today as famous for its food culture and its hiking.