Car Rental - Gothenburg

Situated on the Göta älv river, where cobbled streets lined with neoclassical architecture sit alongside 17th-century canals, discover the delights of Sweden’s second-largest city with car rental in Gothenburg.

This beautiful coastal destination combines the delight of historic buildings and exciting museums with traditional fish markets, scenic islands and picture-perfect nearby villages.

Our Gothenburg car rental pick-up points are conveniently located around the city, so you can get on the road and start exploring as soon as you arrive. When you rent a car in Gothenburg you have the freedom to travel around the city at your own pace, with the option to venture out into the spectacular landscape of Sweden’s western shores.

We have a wide range of vehicles for you to choose from, so you are sure to find a rental car to suit your needs. Simply make your selection, reserve directly with us in advance, and start planning your Scandinavian odyssey.

This may be Sweden’s ’second city’, but Gothenburg offers first-class attractions.

You’ll find a modern and refined atmosphere in the center, and islands scattered off the coastline that offer a peaceful and tranquil escape. Here are just some of the finest things to do:

Experience the Rides at Liseberg

Visit one of the most famous amusement parks in Scandinavia, which offers fun for all the family – with more than 40 rides and attractions to enjoy.

Thrill-seekers can experience the power of Helix, the longest and fastest roller coaster in this part of Europe – which reaches speeds of up to 100km/h (62mph). If that’s not enough, you can also ride one of the finest wooden roller coasters in the world, in the shape of ‘Balder’. There is also a dedicated children’s area too, with plenty of kid-friendly rides.

If you’re visiting in summer, you can dance the night away to the regular live concerts that take place here. If you’re planning to visit later in the year, then you’ll see the park dressed up in style for Halloween or Christmas. A new five-story car park opened at the South Entrance in 2023, so you can leave your rental car there, or find parking in any one of the numerous lots within easy walking distance.

Step Into the Rainforest at Universeum

This remarkable wildlife and science center is situated across seven giant floors and is home to both a tropical rainforest and a stunning aquarium.

As you wander round you’ll see both exotic plants and captivating creatures, including monkeys, sloths, caimans, snakes, sharks and rays. In the rainforest you can take in the view as you walk over the suspension bridge alongside 80-foot kapok trees.

There are animal keepers on hand, so you can ask any questions you may have about the residents here. You can leave your holiday rental car in any of the nearby large multistory car parks.

Visit the ‘Fish Church’

Seafood lovers will be in heaven in Gothenburg, with its coastal location ensuring that fish and shellfish dishes are readily available.

As well as tucking in at one of the local restaurants and enjoying the likes of oysters or shrimp, you can also visit the Feskekôrka fish market.

This dates back to 1874 and is known as the ‘Fish Church’ because of its distinctive architectural style. But it also speaks to its celebration of seafood too.

As well as browsing the stalls, take time to admire the building itself – you might notice the inspiration taken from Gothic stone cathedrals, and the wooden stave churches that Scandinavia is famed for.

Explore Gothenburg’s Archipelago

You won’t want to miss the islands situated just off Gothenburg’s coastline, of which there are 20 in total.

To the west, Öckerö and Björkö are reachable by ferry, and feature idyllic places to eat, swim and sightsee. You can take your Gothenburg rental car right onto the ferry. Roll down the windows and take in the view and sea air as you drive around the blissful area.

If you want to head south, park up your rental car to visit the nine car-free islands – such as Aspero, which has spectacular views, walking trails and kayaking to enjoy.

Don’t forget your walking boots. These islands are the perfect place for hiking or, alternatively, cycling through the spectacular scenery. Make sure you stop off to see the quaint and colorful villages.

Car rental in Gothenburg enables you to explore the best of the city and head further into the surrounding landscape of Sweden, exploring at your own pace.

This vibrant city is a joy to drive around, with a range of welcoming neighborhoods to discover, each with their own distinct attractions.

The E6, E20 and E45 routes pass through Gothenburg, making it easy to get around the city and ensuring it is well connected to the rest of the country. The E6 takes you across the river and along the east, continuing both north and down to the south of Sweden.

The E20 connects to the capital, Stockholm, which is around five hours away when you rent a car from Gothenburg while the E45 connects the west of the city to the E6, running alongside the river.

You can come off the E45 to visit Haga. This wonderful neighborhood is considered to be the trendiest part of Gothenburg, with characterful cafes and hip bistros housed within a district that dates back almost 400 years. It is less than a ten-minute drive from Gothenburg when you rent a car.

There are plenty of paid parking spaces available in the center, as well as a number of public car parks close to the main visitor attractions and harbor, so it is more than convenient if you need to leave your rental car in Gothenburg to explore on foot.

A congestion charge applies to certain vehicles in Gothenburg, when driving in and out of the city on weekdays. This will be factored into your rental – you can find more information here.

If you want to head south of Gothenburg’s archipelago, you can park your rental car and take the ferry from Saltholmen. However, if you plan to head to the north of the archipelago, you can take your vehicle across on the car ferry. You can board this from Lilla Varholmen at Hisingen.