Car hires in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland

For September in Gothenburg, the average price from these searches for a weekend hire was €53 - but some users found deals as low as €36. For a week-long hire, the lowest price was €43, with more options around the €70 mark.

When you hire a car in Gothenburg, popular agencies such as Thrifty, MABI, and Europcar will generally offer free cancellation. While momondo does not have any control over cancellation policies for rental cars in Gothenburg, we can help you find the cheapest car to hire for your upcoming trip.

When travelling to Gothenburg during the month of September, we recommend hiring an Economy car in order to be best prepared for the weather and road conditions. An Economy car can handle both the wet and dry road conditions that are often seen in Gothenburg during September, when temperatures are around 8 °C and precipitation is 80 mm on average. Hiring a Economy in Gothenburg will cost you €63/day on average.

When you hire a car in Gothenburg, you should abide by the city’s 60 km/h speed limit. The speed limits on any suburban roads and highways in Gothenburg are 100 km/h and 120 km/h, respectively. Be on the lookout for posted signage, because these speed limits might change depending on where you are within Gothenburg.

At the moment, Europcar has the Seat Arona available for hire in Gothenburg for €51 per day on average. Keep in mind that availability for Seat Arona hire in Gothenburg can change quickly.

During the month of August the average temperature in Gothenburg is 15 °C and the expected precipitation is 80 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Gothenburg.

Travellers looking to leave from Gothenburg on a road trip around Västra Götaland or the surrounding areas during the month of August should expect temperatures around 15 °C and about 80 mm of possible rain through the month.

Prices for cars in Gothenburg are updated daily.

There are 52 operators available for cars in Gothenburg as of August 2026.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Gothenburg. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

When hiring a car in Gothenburg, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.