Gothenburg Car Hire

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A metropolis of around 1 million inhabitants in the metro area and 570,000 in the city proper, Gothenburg is Sweden’s second-biggest city, and the fifth-largest in all the Nordic nations. A southern city on the west coast by the Kattegat Sea, this is a grand urban settlement designed by the Dutch in the 17th Century, which features fabulous Neoclassical architecture, sweeping avenues and spacious town squares. Laid-back and cosmopolitan, there’s a lovely vibe here and lots of scenic countryside to explore on the outskirts. Book your Gothenburg car hire as early as possible with Enjoy Travel and bag a bargain in a couple of minutes.

Hire a neat electric car like a Volkswagen e-Golf here for €50.69 per day if you book off-season, a sturdy Skoda Kamiq costs €52.21 a day and an Audi Q2 SUV ̶ great for rugged road trips ̶ is €59.83 a day. Book with Enjoytravel.com and enjoy advantages like free cancellation up to 48 hours prior to the start of your deal and optional extras like a luggage rack, ski box and booster cushion in your Gothenburg car rental package. Your journey to Sweden’s sublime open roads and big skies starts here.

• Guide
• History
• Eating out
• Transport

Guide to Gothenburg

Founded as a Dutch trading colony in 1621 by King Gustavus Adolphus, Gothenburg’s strategic and commercial importance as a busy port on the west coast meant it was granted a semi-autonomous status, with taxation privileges which attracted incomers from as far afield as Germany and Scotland. It’s still the largest port in the Nordic nations, hosts the headquarters of Volvo (founded here in 1927) and multinational pharma company AstraZeneca is another major employer.

History of Gothenburg

A relaxed city with a boho vibe, there’s a large student population in Gothenburg and it’s a great place to soak up culture and history or take a cathartic canalside stroll. The Old Town is packed with food markets, unusual buildings and interesting museums like the nautical Maritman institution. Avenyn is Gothenburgh’s chic central boulevard packed with boutiques and bars, and the Liseberg Amusement Park is a magnet for locals and tourists alike.

Eating out in Gothenburg

Foodies in Gothenburg can tantalise their taste buds with gourmet coffee and pastries at Da Matteo, which has several outlets citywide, Restauranta Norda at the Clarion Hotel serves fine food in sumptuous surroundings and Barabicu serves lovingly prepared fast food like burgers and pizzas.

Transport in Gothenburg

Göteburg Landvetter Airport (GOT) serves the city and is the perfect pick-up point for your hire car.

Public transport here is reliable and varied, with buses, trams and boats available across the city.

Always drive on the right of the road in Gothenburg.