Car hire in Gothenburg
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Gothenburg it puts 24 offers from 4 rental companies within 25 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
24 offers from SEK 643/day · prices for 8 Nov → 11 Nov
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Congestion tax: at most 60 kr a day
Vehicles are registered automatically at Gothenburg's congestion-tax payment stations, so there is nothing to pay on the spot. The maximum is 60 kr per vehicle per day, and passages through several stations within 60 minutes are taxed once, at the highest amount.
Source: Transportstyrelsen · Checked on 30 October 2026
Backa: only through traffic is taxed
Under the Backa exemption, only traffic passing through the Backa area is charged congestion tax; trips that start or end there are not.
Source: Transportstyrelsen · Checked on 30 October 2026
Remaining tax-free days in 2026
Besides weekends and the whole of July, Gothenburg's congestion tax is not charged on 24, 25 and 31 December 2026.
Source: Transportstyrelsen · Checked on 30 October 2026
Street parking charged every day 08:00–22:00
Gothenburg's street-parking tariffs in force since 1 February 2026 apply on every day of the week. The central tariffs 1 and 2 cost 34 kr per hour from 08:00 to 22:00 and 2 kr per hour at other times.
Source: Göteborgs Stad · Checked on 30 October 2026
Studded tyres banned on two streets
Studded tyres are not allowed on Friggagatan and Odinsgatan, so drivers with studs must choose another route; the police fine is 1,000 kr. Crossing traffic is exempt, for example crossing Odinsgatan at Barnhusgatan or driving round the Odinsplatsen roundabout.
Source: Göteborgs Stad · Checked on 30 October 2026
Low-emission zone applies to heavy vehicles only
Gothenburg's environmental zone (miljözon) is class 1, which sets requirements only for heavy lorries and buses over 3.5 tonnes. Cars, including hire cars, are not affected.
Source: Göteborgs Stad · Checked on 30 October 2026
Questions about car hire in Gothenburg
How much does a hire car cost in Gothenburg?
The cheapest offer we found costs SEK 643 per day (SEK 1930 for 3 days, 8 Nov → 11 Nov): Volvo EX30 or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic in Gothenburg?
Yes: 22 offers with automatic transmission within 25 km, from SEK 1930 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater in Gothenburg?
Yes: 2 offers with 7 or more seats within 25 km, from SEK 5868 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit in Gothenburg?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of SEK 2 000 or less; 17 of 24 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?
24 of the 24 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
24 offers from 4 rental companies within 25 km of Gothenburg, for a 3-day rental (8 Nov → 11 Nov). Prices updated: 1 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
22 results
Volvo EX30 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.9/10
SEK 1930 for 3 daysSEK 643/day
View offerSEK 1930 for 3 days
SEK 643/day
Volvo EX40 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.9/10
SEK 2050 for 3 daysSEK 683/day
View offerSEK 2050 for 3 days
SEK 683/day
Volvo EX30 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.4/10
SEK 2050 for 3 daysSEK 683/day
View offerSEK 2050 for 3 days
SEK 683/day
Toyota Aygo or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Gothenburg Downtown - Nordstan, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
SEK 2063 for 3 daysSEK 688/day
View offerSEK 2063 for 3 days
SEK 688/day
Seat Arona or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Gothenburg Downtown - Nordstan, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
SEK 2129 for 3 daysSEK 710/day
View offerSEK 2129 for 3 days
SEK 710/day
Volkswagen Golf or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Compact
In town · Gothenburg Downtown - Nordstan, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
SEK 2173 for 3 daysSEK 724/day
View offerSEK 2173 for 3 days
SEK 724/day
Volvo EX40 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.4/10
SEK 2203 for 3 daysSEK 734/day
View offerSEK 2203 for 3 days
SEK 734/day
Volvo EX30 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000
SEK 2242 for 3 daysSEK 747/day
View offerSEK 2242 for 3 days
SEK 747/day
Wild Card or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.9/10
SEK 2284 for 3 daysSEK 761/day
View offerSEK 2284 for 3 days
SEK 761/day
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.9/10
SEK 2373 for 3 daysSEK 791/day
View offerSEK 2373 for 3 days
SEK 791/day
Volvo EX40 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000
SEK 2406 for 3 daysSEK 802/day
View offerSEK 2406 for 3 days
SEK 802/day
Wild Card or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 1 bag · Mini
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.4/10
SEK 2454 for 3 daysSEK 818/day
View offerSEK 2454 for 3 days
SEK 818/day
Volvo V60 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 5 bags · Estate
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.9/10
SEK 2501 for 3 daysSEK 834/day
View offerSEK 2501 for 3 days
SEK 834/day
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.4/10
SEK 2548 for 3 daysSEK 849/day
View offerSEK 2548 for 3 days
SEK 849/day
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · Intermediate
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000
SEK 2784 for 3 daysSEK 928/day
View offerSEK 2784 for 3 days
SEK 928/day
Volvo V60 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 5 bags · Estate
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000
SEK 2934 for 3 daysSEK 978/day
View offerSEK 2934 for 3 days
SEK 978/day
Audi Q2 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Gothenburg Downtown - Nordstan, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
SEK 3040 for 3 daysSEK 1013/day
View offerSEK 3040 for 3 days
SEK 1013/day
Volvo XC60 Hybrid or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · Full size
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.9/10
SEK 3049 for 3 daysSEK 1016/day
View offerSEK 3049 for 3 days
SEK 1016/day
Volvo V60 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 5 bags · Estate
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.4/10
SEK 3055 for 3 daysSEK 1018/day
View offerSEK 3055 for 3 days
SEK 1018/day
Skoda Octavia Estate or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · Estate
In town · Gothenburg Downtown - Nordstan, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
SEK 3259 for 3 daysSEK 1086/day
View offerSEK 3259 for 3 days
SEK 1086/day
Volvo XC60 Hybrid or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · Full size
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.4/10
SEK 3272 for 3 daysSEK 1091/day
View offerSEK 3272 for 3 days
SEK 1091/day
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In town · Gothenburg Downtown - Nordstan, 1 km · 2 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 8.0/10
SEK 5868 for 3 daysSEK 1956/day
View offerSEK 5868 for 3 days
SEK 1956/day