Car rental in Stockholm

How to rent a car at Stockholm Airport: the subtleties of the process

Rent a car of any brand and equipment at an affordable price directly in the airport terminal in Stockholm. The offices of major companies such as Thrifty, Alamo, Sixt, Avis, Budget, Fox and Europcar are located here. Office staff will offer the best car-rental option, tell you how to prepare the documents and explain how best to use the insurance policy.

One rental option is to use the services of companies located near Stockholm Airport. They offer lower prices, but you will have to make your own way to the office. It is enough to take a bus or a free shuttle to get there. The main difference between the options is the level of service. Offices in airport terminals provide maximum comfort to the client and service of an international standard.

Speed limits for cars on the roads

When travelling on the country's roads, you should look carefully at the signs, which will help you quickly determine the speed limit for the area. If there are no signs, follow these guidelines:

• In built-up areas, passenger cars are allowed to travel at speeds of 30-60 km / h. For vehicles with a trailer, the figure is 50 km / h.
• Outside built-up areas, speed limits for passenger cars are 70-100 km / h. Vehicles with trailers must travel at a speed of 70 km / h.
• On motorways, passenger vehicles can travel at speeds of up to 110-120 km / h, while the speed limit for cars with trailers is 80 km / h.

It is also worth knowing that there are 7 sections in the country where driving at a speed of 120 km / h is allowed. Fines for speeding are substantial; they can be found in the table below:

Serious speeding offences may be punishable by a fine in addition to disqualification from driving, including imprisonment.

What penalties are provided for violations of traffic rules

If a driver has committed a minor infraction, a traffic police officer has the right to issue a fine, but it cannot be collected on the spot. To pay it, you have 3 months to pay the penalty by bank transfer. Basic fines imposed on drivers, including truck drivers, are described below:

• Fines for speeding range between 1500-4000 SEK. Violating parking rules is not worthwhile; it incurs a significant fine of 900-1300 SEK.
• If, during the journey, the driver or passengers fail to wear seat belts, they will be fined 1500 SEK.
• If a child weighing up to 13 kg rides in the car, the child should sit facing backwards in the back seat or in the front seat with the airbag deactivated. Failure to comply is punishable by a fine of 2500 SEK.
• Parking a rented car is possible only in designated areas. Illegal or improper parking is punishable by a fine of 900-1300 SEK.

What is the cost of diesel / gasoline at petrol stations

In the Stockholm area, there are many petrol stations where you can fill a vehicle with diesel fuel, unleaded 95-octane petrol or 98-octane petrol. There are a limited number of fuel stations designed for cars with a special type of engine. The cost of fuel is almost the same across the country; prices per litre of fuel can be seen below:

If necessary, you can carry a certain amount of petrol in cans in the car.

How to park a car in Stockholm

There are around two dozen different car parks throughout the city, offering a high standard of service at a reasonable price. The average cost of parking here is approximately SEK 20 per day, which is considered optimal for many motorists. Violating parking rules is not worthwhile; it incurs a significant fine of 900-1300 SEK.

Underground parking garages in the city centre are also popular. They offer a special lower rate in the evening, from 18:00 to 24:00. Leaving the car in the car park during this period, the motorist would pay 5 SEK per hour of parking.

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