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Renting a campervan in Sweden

Sweden is one of Europe's great road trip countries. Thousands of lakes and endless forests, the archipelagos off Stockholm and the west coast, the beaches of Skåne in the south and the mountains and Arctic light of Swedish Lapland in the north are all linked by well-kept roads with little traffic outside the cities. With a campervan or motorhome your bed, kitchen and luggage travel with you, so you can stay longer where you like it and move on when the weather changes.

With Campervan Sweden you can rent both: spacious motorhomes with bathroom and heating for families and longer trips, and compact campervans that are easy to drive and park. Tell us your dates and pick-up location and we'll show you what is available, with the price for your whole rental.

How pick-up works

When you search, you choose where to collect and where to return your vehicle. If your route is one-way, look for a return at a different location, such as Gothenburg Airport, where you can drop off but not pick up: the results show the vehicles that allow it for your dates.

Pick-up and return times depend on the vehicle, because each one is cleaned and checked before it goes out again. You select them from the available times during booking.

Before your trip you'll receive the address and directions to the pick-up point. On the day, bring your passport or ID, your driving licence and a credit card, sign the rental agreement and you are ready to go.

Where to go: lakes, islands and Lapland

From Stockholm, an archipelago of some 30,000 islands starts right outside the city, and Uppsala (about 70 km) and Sigtuna are easy day trips. Head north-west to Lake Siljan and the red Dala horses of Dalarna (about 320 km), or drive to Nynäshamn (about 60 km) and take the ferry to Gotland and the medieval walled town of Visby.

Malmö is the gateway to Skåne, Sweden's southernmost region, and to Copenhagen across the Øresund Bridge (about 45 km). Drive east to Ystad and the beaches and apple orchards of Österlen, follow the coast north past the Kullaberg peninsula to Gothenburg (about 270 km) and the fishing villages of Bohuslän, or head for Kalmar (about 290 km) and the bridge to the island of Öland.

Umeå, the largest city in northern Sweden, sits on the Gulf of Bothnia. To the south, the High Coast (Höga Kusten), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, begins near Örnsköldsvik (about 110 km). To the north lies Swedish Lapland: Kiruna, the Icehotel village of Jukkasjärvi and Abisko (about 700 km), where the Kungsleden trail begins, with the midnight sun from late May to mid-July and the northern lights from September to March.

A booking office that knows Sweden

Campervan Sweden works with established local rental companies in Sweden. That lets us offer a wide choice of motorhomes and campervans in one place, and show you clearly who operates each vehicle, what it includes and what it costs.

Our team knows Sweden and its roads, and we are happy to help you choose the right vehicle for your group and your route. Before, during and after your booking you can reach us directly by phone or email.

Driving a motorhome in Sweden

Driving in Sweden is relaxed: roads are well kept and traffic is light once you leave the cities. You drive on the right and dipped headlights are mandatory at all hours. Where there is no sign, the speed limit is 70 km/h outside built-up areas and 50 km/h in towns; many roads allow 80 to 100 km/h and motorways up to 120 km/h, while heavier motorhomes have lower limits. The drink-driving limit is 0.2 g/l, stricter than in many countries. Distances are long, especially in the north, so plan your driving days with time to stop.

Sweden has few toll roads. Stockholm and Gothenburg charge a congestion tax, and the bridges at Motala and Sundsvall an infrastructure charge: cameras read the number plate as you pass, there is no need to stop, and the rental company bills you afterwards. The Øresund Bridge between Malmö and Copenhagen is paid at the toll station. Ferries to Gotland leave from Nynäshamn and Oskarshamn, while Öland is linked to the mainland by a free bridge at Kalmar. Ask at pick-up how tolls and charges are billed for your vehicle.

In winter, days are short in the north and conditions change quickly. Winter tyres are compulsory from 1 December to 31 March when there are winter road conditions, and vehicles rented in that period come fitted with them; fewer vehicles are available in the winter months. Whatever the season, check the weather and road reports, and watch for moose and, in the north, reindeer on the road, especially at dawn and dusk.

Insurance and what's included

Every vehicle page lists what is included in the rental price, so you can compare like for like. Fuel, tolls, congestion tax, ferries, campsite fees and fines are not part of the rental.

During booking you can lower your excess with additional insurance and add extras such as bed linen or a camping table and chairs. A security deposit is held on a credit card when you pick up the vehicle.

Clear prices, no surprises

The price you see for your dates is the price of your rental. Before you pay, the booking summary shows: