Hiring A Car In Sweden With Winter Tyres

car Hire With Winter Tyres In Sweden

Sweden is located in Scandinavia in northern Europe, it is a diverse country with a range of food, music, fashion and tradition. While you are there, you can enjoy the picturesque landscapes and many places of interest like the Stockholm Palace and several museums. The country also has a good amount of ski resorts that will please any skier whether you’re an expert or beginner.

If you plan to travel in the Winter to make the most of the slopes, you need to know what is required by law regarding your car. We have collected all the information you might need when hiring a car in Sweden and condensed it into one blog. Below you will find all the information you may require about snow chains, Sweden snow tyres and ski racks.

do I Legally Need Winter Tyres In Sweden?

Yes, between 1st December and 31st March it is a legal requirement to have your car equipped with winter tyres. To keep it simple for you, winter tyres are fit as standard when you hire a car at this time of year and the cost is included in the full price. As well as this, you are also required to carry a shovel in your boot, this will also be provided by the car hire supplier.

do I Need Snow Chains In Winter In Sweden?

No, in Sweden there is no legal requirement to carry snow chains in your car. For this reason we do not have snow chains available to include when booking your car hire.

what Else Should I Consider when Driving in Sweden in Winter?

If you are hiring a car and plan to bring your skis, you will need somewhere to safely store your skis while you travel. We have ski racks that can be included when you book, unfortunately we do not have a set price for this as the price varies depending on location. If you would like to include a ski racks call or email our team to enquire about prices. The ski racks carry 2 sets of skis, so if you plan to carry more than 2 sets of skis it may be a good option to hire a larger car and fold down the seats.

If you wish to take advantage of our cross border car hire offer, you must make sure you are aware of the laws of any country you plan to visit. If you require anything extra, this must be added when booking or you must make alternative arrangements before you get to the country. If you break the law in another country, you could get in trouble with the local law enforcement and it may make your insurance void.

We always suggest that you call us if you would like to book a car, even more so if you have specific requirements. Our knowledgeable team are always happy to answer any and every one of your questions to make your car hire experience as pleasant as possible. Get in contact with us today!

Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.