Driving, car rental and congestion charges
Licences, car rental, Swedish road rules, winter driving, wildlife on the roads, how congestion and infrastructure charges are paid, and where to fuel or charge.
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How often does a car need inspection in Sweden?
A passenger car is inspected first within 36 months of the month it was put into traffic.
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Can you take a Swedish rental car to Denmark or Norway?
Sixt says its rental cars may be taken from Sweden to Denmark, Finland and Norway, while Hertz and Avis require written permission before you drive outside Sweden.
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Do you need a credit card to rent a car in Sweden?
Hertz accepts debit cards, but a renter paying with one must also show a credit card at pickup, so a credit card is the safe choice.
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Where can you find EV charging stations in Stockholm?
You find EV chargers in Stockholm with apps and maps such as ChargeFinder and PlugShare, or in an operator's app such as Vattenfall InCharge.
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Which bridges in Sweden have tolls?
Sweden's toll bridges include Motalabron (SEK 5), Sundsvallsbron (SEK 9) and Skurubron (SEK 4) per passage for a car, and the Öresund Bridge to Denmark (SEK 690).
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Will you pay congestion tax if you rent a car in Stockholm?
Yes, congestion tax applies to rental cars in Stockholm, and the invoice goes to the vehicle owner, so the rental company may charge the cost to you.
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What should you do if you hit a moose in Sweden?
After a collision with a moose in Sweden you must call 112 immediately, mark the place where the animal disappeared and set out a warning triangle if needed.
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Are snow chains allowed in Sweden?
Yes, snow chains are treated as equivalent equipment to winter tyres in Sweden, according to Transportstyrelsen's general advice, which also names sand spreaders.
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Do rental cars in Sweden come with winter tyres?
Enterprise says winter rentals in Sweden come with the right tyres, but Hertz and Avis say winter tyres may need to be requested or added for a fee.
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Is it illegal to use a phone while driving in Sweden?
Yes, a driver in Sweden may not use a mobile phone or other communication equipment while holding it in the hand when driving a motor vehicle.
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How long is a Swedish mil?
A modern Swedish mil is 10 kilometres, or 10,000 metres, according to Nationalencyklopedin.
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What equipment must you carry in a car in Sweden?
A warning triangle belongs to a car's equipment in Sweden, and the driver is responsible for carrying it, according to NTF.
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Do you have to stop for pedestrians at a crossing in Sweden?
Yes, at an unguarded pedestrian crossing in Sweden a driver must give way to pedestrians who are on the crossing or about to step onto it.
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How does the right-hand rule (högerregel) work in Sweden?
When the paths of two vehicles cross in Sweden, the driver must give way to the vehicle approaching from the right, except in the cases covered by sections 21 to 23.
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What is the speed limit in Sweden?
Speed limits in Sweden run from 30 km/h up to 120 km/h on motorways, with a base speed of 50 km/h in built-up areas and 70 km/h outside them.
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Is a seat belt compulsory in Sweden?
Yes, in Sweden everyone travelling in a car must sit in a seat with a seat belt, if there is one, and use it, in the front and back.