How old do you have to be to rent a car in Sweden?
Age limits at four rental companies, young driver fees and upper limits.
Short answer
The minimum age to rent a car in Sweden depends on the company: Hertz rents from 18, Avis and Sixt from 19, and Mabi from 20 for most cars. Konsumentverket says drivers under 25 usually pay an extra fee, and Avis says some car groups are not available under 25.
Why
- Hertz says most of its cars can be rented from age 18 with a young driver surcharge of SEK 100 per day, capped at SEK 1,500 per rental, while some Volvo models require age 25.
- Avis says the minimum age to rent a car in Sweden is 19 and that you need a licence held for at least one year, and Sixt gives the same minimum age and licence period.
- Mabi says most vehicles require a renter who is 20 years old, and exclusive models such as convertibles and special cars require 24.
Details
Konsumentverket says that in Sweden one can usually hire a car from age 18, but with an extra fee if the driver is under 25. Avis says that with its excess protection the excess is reduced only to SEK 2,500 if the car is damaged, and that the young driver surcharge is already included in the price once you select your age in the booking. Offices are listed under car rental in Stockholm, and age limits also apply to hotels, as explained in booking a hotel in Sweden under 18.
Tip
Enter the driver's real age in the booking form, because Avis says the young driver surcharge is already included in the rental price when you select your age. Check the minimum age for the exact car group, since Sixt says some categories have a higher minimum age.
What may differ
There are upper limits at some companies: Konsumentverket says at least one company does not rent to drivers over 69, while Hertz says there is no maximum age for its rentals in Sweden.
Common misconception
You must be 25 to rent a car in Sweden.
What actually happens
Hertz rents most cars from 18, Avis and Sixt from 19 and Mabi from 20, with an extra fee or fewer car groups for drivers under 25.
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Sources
- Hertz: Rental qualifications and requirementsChecked at:
- Avis Sweden: Young driversChecked at:
- Sixt: Car rental in SwedenChecked at:
- Mabi: Rental termsChecked at:
- Konsumentverket: Before hiring a carChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Rules can change, so check the rental company before you book.
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Can you take a Swedish rental car to Denmark or Norway?
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Do you need a credit card to rent a car in Sweden?
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