Car hire in Gothenburg
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Gothenburg it puts 59 offers from 7 rental companies within 25 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess. All with free cancellation and unlimited mileage.
59 offers from SEK 646/day · prices for 10 Nov → 13 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 646 per day (SEK 1938 for 3 days, 10 Nov → 13 Nov): Volvo EX30 or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic in Gothenburg?
Yes: 54 offers with automatic transmission within 25 km, from SEK 1938 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater in Gothenburg?
Yes: 7 offers with 7 or more seats within 25 km, from SEK 5377 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit in Gothenburg?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of SEK 3 900 or less; 29 of 59 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?
59 of the 59 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.
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59 offers from 7 rental companies within 25 km of Gothenburg, for a 3-day rental (10 Nov → 13 Nov). Prices updated: 3 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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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 8.3/10
SEK 2079 for 3 daysSEK 693/day
View offerSEK 2079 for 3 days
SEK 693/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 2122 for 3 daysSEK 707/day
View offerSEK 2122 for 3 days
SEK 707/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 2192 for 3 daysSEK 731/day
View offerSEK 2192 for 3 days
SEK 731/day
Volkswagen T-Roc or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 4 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 1500 · Customer rating 8.7/10
SEK 2210 for 3 daysSEK 737/day
View offerSEK 2210 for 3 days
SEK 737/day
Volvo EX40 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 4 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 3000 · Customer rating 8.7/10
SEK 2395 for 3 daysSEK 798/day
View offerSEK 2395 for 3 days
SEK 798/day
Volvo XC40 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 2703 for 3 daysSEK 901/day
View offerSEK 2703 for 3 days
SEK 901/day
Volvo XC40 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Göteborg - Hisingsbacka, 5 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 8.0/10
SEK 2813 for 3 daysSEK 938/day
View offerSEK 2813 for 3 days
SEK 938/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 3022 for 3 daysSEK 1007/day
View offerSEK 3022 for 3 days
SEK 1007/day
Audi Q2 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 3 bags · SUV
In town · Gothenburg South - Grafiska Vagen, 4 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.4/10
SEK 3022 for 3 daysSEK 1007/day
View offerSEK 3022 for 3 days
SEK 1007/day
Volvo XC40 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Västra Frölunda - Norra Långebergsgatan, 7 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 9.6/10
SEK 3214 for 3 daysSEK 1071/day
View offerSEK 3214 for 3 days
SEK 1071/day
Volvo XC40 or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Mölndal - Armedalsvägen, 3 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit SEK 2000 · Customer rating 9.7/10
SEK 3383 for 3 daysSEK 1128/day
View offerSEK 3383 for 3 days
SEK 1128/day
Kia Sportage AWD or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Göteborg centrum, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.6/10
SEK 3839 for 3 daysSEK 1280/day
View offerSEK 3839 for 3 days
SEK 1280/day
Kia Sportage or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Göteborg centrum, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.3/10
SEK 4041 for 3 daysSEK 1347/day
View offerSEK 4041 for 3 days
SEK 1347/day
Peugeot 5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Göteborg centrum, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.6/10
SEK 6782 for 3 daysSEK 2261/day
View offerSEK 6782 for 3 days
SEK 2261/day
Peugeot 5008 or similar
Automatic · 7 seats · 4 bags · SUV
In town · Göteborg centrum, 1 km · 10 min walk
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.3/10
SEK 7139 for 3 daysSEK 2380/day
View offerSEK 7139 for 3 days
SEK 2380/day