Car Hire in Sweden

Tourist information - Sweden

Sweden, officially Konungariket Sverige, is a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe, occupying the eastern sector of the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is bordered on the north and west by Norway, on the northeast by Finland, on the east by the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea, and on the southwest by the Skagerrak, Kattegat, and Öresund straits. Stockholm is the capital and largest city. Other important cities include Gothenburg aka Göteborg, Malmö, Uppsala, Linköping, Örebro, Norrköping, and Västerås.

Stockholm, capital city and seaport of Sweden, on the eastern coast of the country, where Lake Mälaren enters the Baltic Sea. Stockholm is known for its beauty, it has many waterways and much parkland and is considered as the "Venice of the North".

Gothenburg is a city in southwestern Sweden, on the Göta River and a generally ice-free harbor, Gothenburg is the principal port of Sweden and the country's second largest city.

Malmö is a city in southern Sweden.

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

A warning Triangle is required. A first aid kit and a fire extinguisher are recommended.

SPECIAL NOTES

Drive on the right, overtake on the left.
Use the horn only in emergencies.
Use dipped headlights constantly (24/7).
Driving licence and vehicle documents must be carried always.
Snow chains/tyres may be required in winter, your car rental provider will advise.
Beware of wild animals particularly moose and deer.
Always give way to pedestrians on crossings.

Accidents

With poor visibility and snow being constant dangers accidents do occur. It is not a requirement to report every accident to the police. However if there is an injury then it is a requirement. If the damage is limited and all involved parties agree to make a report to their insurance companies the police need not be involved at the accident scene. If uncertain, or if the owner of the other vehicle is not at the scene then a report to the police is advised.

SPEED LIMITS

Cars only
Near schools where posted = 30 kph
Built-up areas = 50 kph
Major roads outside towns = 70 kph/90 kph
Motorways around towns = 70 kph
Motorways = 110 kph but variable

MOTORWAYS

The Motorway is known as Motorvag.
There are no toll roads in Sweden.
If you are driving slowly, you will be expected to move over onto the shoulder of the road to let them pass, the shoulders are extra wide to accommodate this. Do not use the shoulder as an alternative lane, use only when required to do so.

SEAT BELTS

Front seat = Compulsory
Rear seat = Compulsory
Children under 7 years should be in an approved seat or harness.

DRIVING LICENCE

EC licence acceptable. The minimum driving age 18.

FINES

Police are not empowered to collect fines on the spot.

DRINKING and DRIVING

Very severe restrictions apply.
Blood / Alcohol limit 0.02%.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Police 112
Fire Service 112
Ambulance 112

PARKING and TRAMS

Always park in the direction of traffic flow.
Sweden imposes incredibly high fines for parking violations so check the maps showing parking regulations and zones. These may be obtained from police.

Trams have priority. When a tram stops and there is no island to accept disembarking passengers, drivers must allow the passengers crossing to the sidewalk to pass. Pedestrians have priority on a crosswalk, jay walking is not permitted.

FUEL

Unleaded Regular 95 = Blyfri 95
Unleaded Super 98 =m Blyfri 98
Diesel = Diesel
LPG = autogas

Most service stations accept credit cards.

MasterCarsDirect offers car hire in the following locations in Sweden

Gothenburg Airport (GOT), Gothenburg (Stampgatan), Gothenburg (Grafiska), Kristianstad Airport (KID), Kristianstad, Malmo Airport (MMX), Malmo (Kabingatan), Malmo (Caroli City), Malmo (City International), Norrkoping Airport (NRK), Norrkoping, Nykoping Airport (NYO), Nykoping, Stockholm Airport (STO), Stockholm (Hotel Sheraton), Stockholm (Ostermalm), Stockholm (Bromma) and other locations.