Rent a Car at Lycksele Airport (LYC)

Lycksele Airport (LYC) serves Lapland's interior with regular flights and has 2 car rental companies on site for arriving passengers. The airport is 6 km southeast of Lycksele city center and is the gateway to Västerbotten's wilderness. Rent a car right after landing and head toward the mountains or Lapland's endless forests.

From the airport it takes 8 minutes to drive into Lycksele city center via highway 363. Lycksele Zoo, home to Arctic animals such as wolverines and arctic foxes, is 8 km from the airport. Book a car well in advance as selection is limited with just 2 rental companies – especially during peak summer season.

Choose an AWD car if you're traveling in winter and plan to drive toward Hemavan or Tärnaby in the mountains. Stock up on food and supplies in Lycksele before you head out into the interior – service facilities thin out quickly. How long does it take to drive from Lycksele airport to Hemavan?

Hemavan is approximately 200 km northwest via highway 92, about 2.5 hours' drive. Is there taxi service from Lycksele airport if the rental cars are fully booked? Yes, taxi can be ordered from the airport.

Contact Lycksele Taxi in advance to ensure availability at your arrival time. Can I drive the rental car to Norwegian mountain stations? Driving in Norway is possible with most rental companies, but you must inform them in advance and verify that insurance coverage applies in Norway.

We compare prices from all major providers at Lycksele Airport so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.