Car Hire in Kalmar Center

Kalmar train station is located on the eastern side of the city center, approximately 1 km from Kvarnholmen, and has three rental companies nearby for convenient onward transport. The station is served by Krösatågen and Kustpilen trains, making combined trips with train and rental car easy. From here, it's 6 km to the Öland Bridge and 7 km to the airport.

The train station is located at Stationsplan next to Södra vägen and is within walking distance of Kalmar city center and Larmtorget. The region's naturum on Öland is reached in 25 minutes via the Öland Bridge. Emmaboda toward the Kingdom of Glass is 4 miles to the west, approximately 40 minutes' drive.

Perfect combination: take the train to Kalmar and rent a car at the station to explore Öland without having to drive the entire way from home. Check that the rental company is open when your train arrives – evening arrivals may require advance booking with a key box. Fill up the tank before returning the car at the station as the nearest gas station is 1 km away.

Which train lines stop at Kalmar train station? Krösatågen toward Alvesta/Gothenburg and Kustpilen toward Karlskrona/Malmö stop at Kalmar station. How close are the rental companies to the station?

The rental companies are located 200–400 meters from the station building, mostly along Södra vägen. Can I return the rental car at the train station and take the train home? Yes, that's exactly what makes the station location practical – confirm the return procedure with your rental company when booking.

We compare prices from all major providers at Kalmar Train Station 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.