Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Compare the car rental prices from numerous car rental companies to find the best rate. You can use travel search sites, like Travelocity and Expedia, to compare prices in most cities in Sweden. Make sure to specify that you want to search for "car only."
Go to the website of the car company that you chose. It is better to book directly through the car rental company than through a travel site, because you can change or cancel your reservation more easily.
Enter your search information again, including the pick-up and drop-off locations, dates, and the time of day you will pick up and drop off the car. On the following page, choose the type of car you want. If you are visiting Sweden in the winter, you should look for an SUV or a car with at least front wheel drive that can operate safely in the snow. Most rental cars in Europe have a manual transmission. If you cannot drive a manual, contact the car rental company and ask if they have any automatic transmissions available.
Choose to add additional car insurance to your car rental. You can purchase the insurance online or when you pick up the car. All Swedish car rentals must include liability insurance, but you can purchase collision insurance for an extra fee. Each rental car company's insurance plans might differ slightly, so read their insurance information before purchasing.
Continue to the booking process and enter your credit card information, if necessary. Some companies, like Europcar, offer a lower price if you pay online rather than when you arrive to pick up the car. In Sweden a 25% tax is added to the car rental price.
Pick up your car on-time to avoid losing your reservation. You should give the car rental company your flight number. If your flight is delayed, the company will be notified and your reservation will be held. When you pick up your car, you will need to show a valid driver's license, issued from any country, that has been held for at least one year. In Sweden you need to be at least 18 or 24 years old to rent a car, depending on the class.