Car hire in Copenhagen from DKK 409/day

Good to know in Copenhagen

2026 daytime rates: 17 to 45 DKK an hour
In 2026 daytime (08:00–18:00) street parking costs DKK 45 per hour in the red and green zones, DKK 26 in the blue zone and DKK 17 in the yellow zone. Payment applies every day of the week, and in 2027 the red and green rate rises to DKK 47.
Source: Københavns Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026
Medieval city: only inside marked bays
In the medieval city (Middelalderbyen) cars may only park in bays marked with white lines or road studs, and many of these are reserved, for example for business vehicles. Loading and unloading is still allowed outside the bays; otherwise use the car parks in the area.
Source: Københavns Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026
LEZ extended to the Tårnby boundary in 2025
On 1 March 2025 Copenhagen's low-emission zone was extended to the municipal boundary with Tårnby. Diesel passenger cars, Danish or foreign, need a particulate filter or Euro 5 to drive in it, and enforcement is by number-plate cameras.
Source: Miljøstyrelsen (miljoezoner.dk) · Checked on 30 October 2026
Yellow kerb triangles mark the 10-metre rule
You may not stop or park in a junction or within 10 metres of the nearest edge of a crossing road or cycle track. In Copenhagen yellow triangles on the kerbstones mark these 10 metres, as a guide only.
Source: Københavns Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026
Kødbyen: one-hour limit, Monday to Saturday
In the Den Hvide Kødby (Meatpacking District) zone parking is free but limited to one hour from Monday to Saturday, 08:00–17:00, so set the parking disc.
Source: Københavns Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026
Frederiksberg has its own parking rules
Frederiksberg is a separate municipality, not part of the City of Copenhagen, and applies different parking rules and prices, so check the street signs when you drive into it.
Source: Københavns Kommune · Checked on 30 October 2026

Questions about car hire in Copenhagen

How much does a hire car cost in Copenhagen?

The cheapest offer we found costs DKK 409 per day (DKK 1227 for 3 days, 8 Nov → 11 Nov): Kia Picanto or similar. The price may differ for your dates.

Can I rent an automatic in Copenhagen?

Yes: 32 offers with automatic transmission within 25 km, from DKK 1465 for 3 days.

Is there a 7-seater in Copenhagen?

Yes: 9 offers with 7 or more seats within 25 km, from DKK 2603 for 3 days.

How much is the deposit in Copenhagen?

Half of the offers ask for a deposit of DKK 3.000 or less; 0 of 48 ask for DKK 2.000 or less. The deposit is blocked on the main driver's card at pick-up and released after the return.

Can I cancel for free?

48 of the 48 offers have free cancellation. Each offer shows whether it applies.

Where do I book the car?

SmartRents compares the offers; you book and pay in Danish kroner on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.

Car hire in Copenhagen

Good to know in Copenhagen

2026 daytime rates: 17 to 45 DKK an hour

Medieval city: only inside marked bays

LEZ extended to the Tårnby boundary in 2025

Yellow kerb triangles mark the 10-metre rule

Kødbyen: one-hour limit, Monday to Saturday

Frederiksberg has its own parking rules

Questions about car hire in Copenhagen

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