Rent a Car in Gothenburg Center

Rent a car in Gothenburg city center and move freely around Sweden's second city with 1 rental company centrally located. Avenyn, Liseberg, and Universeum are all within 10 minutes' walk. By car you can reach the Haga district and Slottsskogen in under 5 minutes.

Gothenburg's city center stretches along Kungsportsavenyn and the canals in Nordstan. Saluhallen at Kungstorget and Feskekörka at Rosenlund are food destinations within 1 km. Gothenburg's archipelago with Styrsö and Vrångö is reached via Saltholmen, 8 km west.

Keep in mind that congestion charges apply in Gothenburg – check if the rental company includes this or if you'll be billed separately. Park in the Ullevi garage and take the streetcar into the city center to avoid congestion. If you're planning the Bohuslän coast it's only 45 km to Stenungsund north on E6.

Does the congestion charge apply to rental cars in Gothenburg? Yes, the congestion charge applies to all vehicles including rental cars. Check with the rental company if the fee is billed directly or added later.

How far is it from Gothenburg city center to Kungsbacka? It's approximately 30 km south on E6/E20 and takes about 25–30 minutes without traffic. Can I pick up the car in the city center and return it at Landvetter Airport?

Yes, one-way rental between the city center and Landvetter (25 km east) is offered by most rental companies, often for a small surcharge.

We compare prices from all major providers at Gothenburg Center 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.