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CS Karlstad Car Hire
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With a population of around 62,000 in the city proper and over 90,000 in the wider municipality, Karlstad is the biggest city in Sweden’s Värmland province. Named after the nation’s King Karl IX, who awarded its Royal Charter in 1584, it’s a chic and bijou riverside town that cascades down to the edge of Vänern Lake. An elegant university town with a vibrant student population, Karlstad punches above its weight for bars and restaurants and it’s a brilliant base for exploring the stunning surrounding countryside and lakeside spots.
Hiring a car in Karlstad is easy with Enjoy Travel ̶ an economy car like a Toyota Yaris costs €42.98 per day off-season and a compact car like a Toyota Auris costs €46.34 a day. Alternatively, a large estate car like a Toyota Avensis Wagon ̶ with plenty of luggage space ̶ is €64.86 per day. Book your Karlstad car hire as far in advance as possible with Enjoytravel.com and you can bag a bargain from our trusted vehicle rental partners, leaving you with nothing to do except pick up your ride on arrival and roll out into the stunning Swedish countryside. For hassle-free car rental in Karlstad, we’re your first choice.
Guide to Karlstad
Karlstad suffered two major fires in the 17th and 18th Centuries, followed by a devastating inferno in 1865 which razed the entire town to the ground, leaving only seven buildings standing. However, it rose like a phoenix from the flames, complete with expansive streets and vast squares designed to halt the progress of any future blazes. There’s a plethora of parks and lakes to stroll around here and it’s a magnet for culture vultures thanks to its connection with artists like Lars Lerin and writers like Selma Lagerlöf.
History of Karlstad
At the Sangrund Lars Lerin museum you can marvel at the amazing watercolour landscapes of this iconic Swedish artist, the Värmlands Museum has 9000 artworks and 40,000 artefacts showcasing the history and culture of the region, and the noble, whitewashed, 18th Century Karlstad cathedral is a must-see. Other highlights include the blissful Mariebergsskogen Park, which features the Lillskogen Zoo, and Inre Hamn, the idyllic inner harbour.
Eating out in Karlstad
Karlstad has a great choice of restaurants serving everything from authentic Swedish fare to international cuisine. Baron serves up some terrific Spanish tapas, Tiffany’s is a romantic spot serving fresh-caught seafood, and Sushi Kora serves Japanese delicacies like yakiniku and yakitori as well as its signature dish.
Getting to and from Karlstad, airports and transport connections
Karlstad Airport (KSD) is 16km from the city and you can pick up your Enjoy Travel hire car here with ease.
There’s an extensive public transport system here and the distinctive bright orange buses can take you almost anywhere in town and beyond.
Always drive on the right-hand side of the road in Karlstad.If you plan on longer road trips, a spacious saloon car or estate is an excellent choice.