Gothenburg car hires from £20/day

Larger vehicles such as estate cars and intermediate SUVs have the advantages of increased passenger and storage capacity, which are great for long roadtrips. With a small economy car or compact you have less of both, but these vehicles have the advantages of affordability and manoeuvrability.

Speed limits in the city of Gothenburg are dependent on the type of road and its location. On urban roads and streets, the accepted limit is about 30mph, except near hospitals and schools where speeds can be reduced to as low as 18mph. Along rural roads, the speed limit increases to about 55mph, and along primary roads and highways, you can drive up to 75mph. Traffic and static cameras are active on Gothenburg streets, so be careful near restricted areas and road junctions.

On-street parking spaces in the city of Gothenburg are indicated by a TAXA meter with a numeral from 1-7, 22 or the letter A to indicate what time limits and tariffs apply. Hours of operation are from 08:00-18:00 Monday-Friday and from 08:00-15:00 on weekends in most places. During the week, TAXA A spots carry a maximum limit of 30min for around 20kr (1.62£), while TAXA 22 spots have a max limit of 2h for around 30kr (2.43£). The tariffs at zones 1-7 vary from a low of 5kr (0.40£) to a high of 30kr(2.43£) per hour.

On average a car hire in Gothenburg costs £31 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Hertz (£20/day), Europcar (£20/day) and Thrifty (£21/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Hertz Airport 438 11 (12 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Gothenburg is £5.42 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £65 and £87, depending on the car size.

Premium (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Gothenburg.

Car hire companies onsite at Landvetter airport include Thrifty, Europcar and Hertz.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Landvetter airport to off-airport locations include Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Premium car hire in Gothenburg costs £28 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Gothenburg costs £31 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Gothenburg costs £36 per day, on average.

In Gothenburg, cars are most frequently hired at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Goteborg Landvetter Airport (12 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Gothenburg costs £217 per week (£31 per day).

On average a car hire in Gothenburg costs £931 per month (£31 per day).

Most car hire providers in Gothenburg offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Gothenburg, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

It depends on the specific emissions rating of the car you hire. Gothenburg's Green City Zone initiative, which includes a low-emission zone, requires all vehicles to meet certain emissions standards. If the car you hire meets these standards, then you should be able to enter the low-emission zone.

Yes. There are restricted roads in Gothenburg. The most notable is the Kungsportsavenyen, which is a pedestrian street in the city centre that is closed to vehicles. Other restricted roads include the Haga Nygata and the Linnégatan, which are also pedestrian streets.