How much does it cost to rent a car in Sweden?
Example prices from one company, extra fees and what to compare.
Short answer
Mabi's website advertised rental from SEK 695 per day on 28 October 2026, while its Arlanda page said prices start at SEK 1,199 per day. The price depends on the location, car and dates, and Hertz adds SEK 100 per day for young drivers, up to SEK 1,500 per rental.
Why
- Mabi's website lists rental from SEK 695 per day ("Dygn fr. 695:-"), as shown on 28 October 2026.
- Mabi's Arlanda page says the price to rent a car at Arlanda starts at SEK 1,199 per day and is adjusted for car model, rental period and extras.
- Hertz says a car can be rented from age 18 with a young driver surcharge of SEK 100 per day, capped at SEK 1,500 per rental.
Details
Mabi says an airport fee applies to rentals that start or end at an airport, and that driving outside Sweden needs written approval with an extra cost. Konsumentverket says the rental company reserves an amount on your card regardless of insurance. For a wider view of costs, see whether Sweden is expensive to visit, and for rental offices see car rental in Stockholm.
Tip
Compare the total price, not only the daily rate: add the excess cover, any young driver surcharge, the airport fee and any fee for driving abroad, and ask each company for a price for your exact dates. Prices on websites can change from day to day.
What may differ
The two Mabi prices show that location matters, and Mabi's Arlanda page says the price is adjusted for car model, rental period and extras.
Common misconception
The daily rate in the advert is the total you pay.
What actually happens
Konsumentverket says the rental company reserves an amount on your card regardless of insurance, and Mabi and Hertz list extra charges such as an airport fee and a young driver surcharge.
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Sources
- Mabi: Car rentalChecked at:
- Mabi: Car rental at ArlandaChecked at:
- Hertz: Rental qualifications and requirementsChecked at:
- Mabi: Rental termsChecked at:
- Konsumentverket: Before hiring a carChecked at:
Prices and fees change, so check the rental company before you book.
Car rental in StockholmRelated questions
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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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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.