Car hire at Gothenburg Central Station
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Gothenburg Central Station it puts 56 offers from 7 rental companies within 5 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
56 offers from SEK 587/day · prices for 9 Nov → 12 Nov
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Car hire and taxis at the station
Jernhusen, which runs the station, lists car hire among the services at Göteborg Central Station. Taxis wait outside the station by track 1 (Spår 1).
Source: Jernhusen · Checked on 30 October 2026
Sat-nav address: Drottningtorget 5
The station's address is Drottningtorget 5, 411 03 Göteborg. The main station building is open every day from 04:30 to 00:30.
Source: Jernhusen · Checked on 30 October 2026
Ticketless camera parking
Parking at the station uses a ticketless system: cameras read the number plate when you drive in and out.
Source: Jernhusen · Checked on 30 October 2026
Congestion tax 06:00–18:29 on weekdays
Driving into or out of central Gothenburg is subject to congestion tax. A passage costs 9 kr at 06:00–06:29, 08:30–14:59 and 18:00–18:29, 16 kr at 06:30–06:59, 08:00–08:29, 15:00–15:29 and 17:00–17:59, and 22 kr at 07:00–07:59 and 15:30–16:59; there is no charge from 18:30 to 05:59.
Source: Transportstyrelsen · Checked on 30 October 2026
No congestion tax at weekends or in July
Gothenburg's congestion tax is charged only Monday to Friday. It is not charged on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, the day before a public holiday or at any time in July.
Source: Transportstyrelsen · Checked on 30 October 2026
Street parking: app, SMS or chip card
On Gothenburg's streets you pay for parking with the city's Parkering Göteborg app, by SMS or at pay machines. The machines take common cards such as Mastercard and Visa, but only cards with a chip.
Source: Göteborgs Stad · Checked on 30 October 2026
One-minute idling limit
In Gothenburg you may not leave a vehicle with a combustion engine idling for more than one minute. Stopping in a traffic queue is exempt; breaches can be reported to the police and may lead to a fine.
Source: Göteborgs Stad · Checked on 30 October 2026
Questions about car hire at Gothenburg Central Station
How much does a hire car cost at Gothenburg Central Station?
The cheapest offer we found costs SEK 587 per day (SEK 1760 for 3 days, 9 Nov → 12 Nov): Volvo EX30 or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic at Gothenburg Central Station?
Yes: 51 offers with automatic transmission within 5 km, from SEK 1760 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater at Gothenburg Central Station?
Yes: 7 offers with 7 or more seats within 5 km, from SEK 5023 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit at Gothenburg Central Station?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of SEK 3 000 or less; 29 of 56 ask for SEK 3 000 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?
56 of the 56 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 Swedish kronor on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
Car hire nearby
56 offers from 7 rental companies within 5 km of Gothenburg Central Station, for a 3-day rental (9 Nov → 12 Nov). Prices updated: 3 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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Mercedes Vito or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · People carrier
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 1 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 3000 · Customer rating 8.7/10
SEK 5438 for 3 daysSEK 1813/day
View offerSEK 5438 for 3 days
SEK 1813/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In town · Gothenburg Downtown - Nordstan, 1 km · 4 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
SEK 5822 for 3 daysSEK 1941/day
View offerSEK 5822 for 3 days
SEK 1941/day
Peugeot 5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Göteborg centrum, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.3/10
SEK 5023 for 3 daysSEK 1674/day
View offerSEK 5023 for 3 days
SEK 1674/day
Peugeot 5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Göteborg centrum, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.3/10
SEK 5288 for 3 daysSEK 1763/day
View offerSEK 5288 for 3 days
SEK 1763/day
Renault Trafic or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 6 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.3/10
SEK 6399 for 3 daysSEK 2133/day
View offerSEK 6399 for 3 days
SEK 2133/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In town · Göteborg - Hisingsbacka, 3 km · 35 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation
SEK 5367 for 3 daysSEK 1789/day
View offerSEK 5367 for 3 days
SEK 1789/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In town · Gothenburg South - Grafiska Vagen, 4 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.4/10
SEK 5367 for 3 daysSEK 1789/day
View offerSEK 5367 for 3 days
SEK 1789/day