Can you drop a rental car at a different city in Sweden?
Returning a rental car at another office, and what the companies say about fees.
Short answer
Yes, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz and Avis all offer one-way rental in Sweden, where you return the car at a different office than where you collected it. Europcar, Hertz and Avis say an extra fee applies and depends on the offices or the distance, while Sixt says it depends on the tariff.
Why
- Europcar says it offers the option to rent a car one way, and that the cost varies with the car type and the distance between the pick-up and return stations.
- Avis says that a fee is added for one-way rental, depending on the pick-up and return office.
- Hertz's rental terms, valid from 5 March 2026, say that returning the car to a different office incurs a One Way Fee to cover the cost of transporting the vehicle back.
Details
Sixt says rentals between its stations in Sweden are allowed depending on the tariff, and that international one-way rentals may also be permitted. None of the pages checked lists a fixed amount, so ask for a price for your exact pick-up and return offices. Offices are listed under car rental in Stockholm and car rental in Gothenburg, and route ideas are in road trips in Sweden.
Tip
Ask for the one-way fee before you book and compare the total price for your exact route, since Europcar, Hertz and Avis all say the fee depends on the offices or the distance.
What may differ
Renting in Sweden and returning the car abroad is a separate case: Hertz says an extra fee for one-way rental applies, based on your start and end destinations.
Common misconception
You must return a rental car to the office where you picked it up.
What actually happens
Europcar offers one-way rental and Sixt allows rentals between its stations in Sweden, depending on the tariff, while Hertz and Avis charge a fee when you return to another office.
People also ask
- Can I return a rental car in another city in Sweden?
- Is one-way car hire possible in Sweden?
Sources
- Europcar Sweden: One-way rentalChecked at:
- Hertz: General rental terms, SwedenChecked at:
- Avis Sweden: Rental termsChecked at:
- Sixt: Car rental in SwedenChecked at:
- Hertz Sweden: Renting abroadChecked at:
Prices and fees 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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