Car hire in Stockholm from SEK 500/day

Good to know in Stockholm

Congestion tax: weekdays 06:00-18:29
Congestion tax is charged on weekdays for driving into and out of Stockholm's inner city and on Essingeleden, from 06:00 to 18:29. The daily maximum per vehicle is 135 kr in high season (1 March to the day before Midsummer Eve and 15 August-30 November) and 105 kr in low season; there is no tax at weekends, on public holidays or in July except its first five weekdays.
Source: Transportstyrelsen · Checked on 30 October 2026
The congestion-tax bill goes to the vehicle owner
Passages are registered automatically and collected into one decision per calendar month, which Transportstyrelsen sends to the vehicle's owner in the middle of the following month. With a hire car, check in the rental terms how the charge is passed on to you.
Source: Transportstyrelsen · Checked on 30 October 2026
High-season congestion tax until 30 November
The congestion-tax high season began on 15 August and low season, with lower rates, starts again on 1 December. In the rest of 2026 no tax is charged on 24-25 December and 31 December.
Source: Transportstyrelsen · Checked on 30 October 2026
Studded-tyre bans on central streets
Studded tyres are banned on Hornsgatan, on all of Fleminggatan and on Kungsgatan between Sveavägen and Birger Jarlsgatan; crossing these streets is allowed. From 1 October 2027 the ban extends to Sveavägen, Birger Jarlsgatan, Vasagatan and Torsgatan.
Source: Stockholms stad · Checked on 30 October 2026
Environmental zone class 2 on Hornsgatan
On most of Hornsgatan, diesel cars must meet Euro 6 and petrol cars at least Euro 5. Cars registered from 1 September 2015 are Euro 6 and from 1 September 2011 Euro 5; all cars may cross Hornsgatan.
Source: Stockholms stad · Checked on 30 October 2026
City zero-emission zone (class 3) not in force
A class 3 environmental zone planned for the City blocks inside Kungsgatan, Birger Jarlsgatan, Hamngatan and Sveavägen would admit only fully electric, Euro 6 gas and fuel-cell cars (not plug-in hybrids). The county board revoked it on 19 May 2026; the city's appeal is with Transportstyrelsen.
Source: Stockholms stad · Checked on 30 October 2026
Five parking tariff zones
Stockholm has five on-street parking tariff zones; in zone 1, central Stockholm east of Klara sjö and south of Kungsgatan, visitor parking costs 55 kr per hour every day around the clock. The sign on the street decides which tariff applies.
Source: Stockholms stad · Checked on 30 October 2026

Questions about car hire in Stockholm

How much does a hire car cost in Stockholm?

The cheapest offer we found costs SEK 500 per day (SEK 1501 for 3 days, 8 Nov → 11 Nov): Renault Captur or similar. The price may differ for your dates.

Can I rent an automatic in Stockholm?

Yes: 7 offers with automatic transmission within 25 km, from SEK 1501 for 3 days.

Is there a 7-seater in Stockholm?

In the latest reading there were no 7-seaters within 25 km. Try other dates or a nearby place.

How much is the deposit in Stockholm?

Half of the offers ask for a deposit of SEK 2 000 or less; 7 of 7 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?

7 of the 7 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 in Stockholm

Good to know in Stockholm

Congestion tax: weekdays 06:00-18:29

The congestion-tax bill goes to the vehicle owner

High-season congestion tax until 30 November

Studded-tyre bans on central streets

Environmental zone class 2 on Hornsgatan

City zero-emission zone (class 3) not in force

Five parking tariff zones

Questions about car hire in Stockholm

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