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 do you pay congestion tax in Stockholm?
You do not pay at the roadside: the Swedish Transport Agency sends an invoice to the vehicle owner at the end of each month.
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Where are studded tyres banned in Stockholm?
Studded tyres are banned on Hornsgatan, Fleminggatan and part of Kungsgatan in Stockholm, and the ban will extend to four more streets from 1 October 2027.
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When do you have to pay vehicle tax (fordonsskatt) in Sweden?
The last digit of the registration number sets the month you pay vehicle tax, and payment must be booked by the last day of that month.
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How do you rent a car in Sweden?
To rent a car in Sweden you need a valid driving licence, an ID or a passport and a payment card, according to Sixt and Hertz.
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Are taxis allowed in bus lanes in Sweden?
A taxi may use a bus lane in Sweden only where an additional sign allows it, since other vehicles need such a sign according to Transportstyrelsen.
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How many laps can you drive in a roundabout in Sweden?
Transportstyrelsen's roundabout rules mention no limit on the number of laps, but you must circulate anticlockwise and give way to vehicles already inside.
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Can you get a fine for driving too slowly on the motorway in Sweden?
Yes, you can be fined in Sweden for driving at an excessively low speed without a valid reason, and the on-the-spot fine listed is SEK 1,000.
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When do you get your driving licence after the test in Sweden?
You may drive straight after a passed driving test using your ID, and the licence is then sent by registered mail.
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How long is the driving theory test in Sweden?
The car theory test lasts 50 minutes and has 70 questions, and you pass with 52 points or more, according to Trafikverket.
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What hours is congestion tax charged in Stockholm?
Congestion tax in Stockholm is charged on weekdays from 06:00 to 18:29, with the highest amounts at 07:00–08:29 and 16:00–17:29.
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How much do petrol and diesel cost in Sweden?
St1 published list prices of about SEK 18 per litre for petrol 95 and about SEK 24 for diesel on 28 October 2026, including VAT.
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How much does it cost to import a car into Sweden?
The origin check (ursprungskontroll) that starts every car import costs SEK 1,240 at Transportstyrelsen, and VAT of 25 percent applies to cars from outside the EU.
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What does 2x mean on a car inspection?
A 2x on the inspection protocol means a simple fault that must be fixed promptly but does not require a re-inspection, according to Bilprovningen.
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How much is the congestion tax in Stockholm?
In Stockholm's inner city, congestion tax is SEK 11 to SEK 45 per passage depending on the time, with a daily cap of SEK 135 in high season.
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Can you pick up your driving licence without ID in Sweden?
No, you must identify yourself with an approved, valid ID document when you collect the licence, and you must collect it personally.
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What does Transportstyrelsen's trailer calculator show?
Transportstyrelsen's trailer calculator tells you whether your car may tow a specific trailer or caravan, based on the registration numbers of both and your driving licence class.