Car hire in Gothenburg
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Gothenburg it puts 61 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.
61 offers from SEK 587/day · prices for 9 Nov → 12 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 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 in Gothenburg?
Yes: 56 offers with automatic transmission within 25 km, from SEK 1760 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater in Gothenburg?
Yes: 7 offers with 7 or more seats within 25 km, from SEK 5023 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit in Gothenburg?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of SEK 3 000 or less; 31 of 61 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?
61 of the 61 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
61 offers from 7 rental companies within 25 km of Gothenburg, for a 3-day rental (9 Nov → 12 Nov). Prices updated: 2 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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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 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 · 10 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
Volkswagen Caravelle or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
In town · Göteborg - Hisingsbacka, 3 km
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
Mercedes Vito or similar
Automatic · 9 seats · People carrier
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 4 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 · 2 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
Renault Trafic or similar
Manual · 9 seats · 5 bags · People carrier
At the station · Göteborg tågstation, 1 km · 10 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