Can you take a Swedish rental car to Denmark or Norway?
What Sixt, Hertz and Avis say about taking a Swedish rental car abroad.
Short answer
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. Hertz lists SEK 750 per rental for driving a passenger car within the Nordic countries.
Why
- Sixt says you are allowed to take your rental car into Denmark, Finland and Norway from Sweden, while travel to other countries requires approval.
- Hertz's Swedish terms say that if you wish to use the vehicle outside Sweden, you must gain Hertz's prior written permission.
- Avis says written permission is required to drive outside Sweden.
Details
Hertz says a Swedish driving licence is enough when travelling in the EU and the Nordic countries, and that its price is SEK 750 per rental within the Nordic countries and SEK 750 per day outside them, up to SEK 2,815 per rental. If your route crosses the Öresund, see how much it costs to cross the Öresund Bridge, and for border checks on the way see how the border between Norway and Sweden works.
Tip
Ask for the permission in writing before you book, as Konsumentverket advises, and check tolls and zones in the other country, since Konsumentverket notes that there may be toll roads and zones where you are not allowed to drive.
What may differ
Hertz also lists countries you may not drive into at all, including all countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle East and a list of European countries, so the answer changes with the destination.
Common misconception
A Swedish rental car can be driven anywhere in Europe without telling the company.
What actually happens
Konsumentverket says that if you plan to use the rental car in several countries you must ask whether it is allowed to take the car across the border, and agree on this in writing.
People also ask
- Can I take a Swedish rental car to Denmark?
- Can I drive a hire car from Sweden to Norway?
Sources
- Sixt: Car rental in SwedenChecked at:
- Hertz: General rental terms, SwedenChecked at:
- Hertz Sweden: Renting abroadChecked at:
- Avis Sweden: 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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