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We answer your Frequently Asked Questions about renting campervans and motorhomes in Sweden:

Where Can I rent a campervan from in Sweden?

There are six depots or collection points for campervan and motorhome rental in Sweden:


Where can we stay the night or spend a few days with our motorhome?

Sweden has an extensive network of campsites and motorhome parks including some free overnight parking areas with limited facilities these are called Stallplatsers Campsites.

Lakeside campsites in Sweden

The Motorhome Club of Sweden offers good information about where to camp overnight or for a few days. Find out about campsites and free campsites at Tourist Information offices throughout Sweden. Motorhome Club of Sweden.

Sweden observes the "right to roam" or "Everyman's Right" do many countries in northern Europe. This doesn't mean that you can park a campervan or motorhome anywhere. You cannot drive on uncovered soil. Please always ask a local or a landowner before you camp overnight.

National Parks in Sweden have parking areas but you are not allowed to stay overnight in the car park.

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Do the campsites close in winter in Sweden?

Yes, they close. Most campsites open again in March or April and stay open until the first snows usually in November.


When is the best time to visit Sweden?

Plan to travel between May and September when the weather is warm. During the winter months days are short and it can be very cold.


Which companies offer the best quality campervans and motorhomes to rent in Sweden.

We offer top quality campervans and motorhomes to rent in Sweden from Rent Easy and McRent. Both have a modern fleet that are under 2 years old. We do offer budgetcampervan hire in Sweden from Touring Cars and Skandi Trip who offer good quality older vehicles with higher mileage.


Do drivers drive on the left or the right in Sweden?

The Swedes drive on the right.

Driving rules in Sweden.


What are the main driving hazards in Sweden?

Watch out for large animals such as deer, wild boar and moose on the roads. If you do run into any large animals you must report it to the emergency services by calling 112.


Where are the road and bridge tolls in Sweden?

Bridge tolls are at Motala and Sundsvall

Congestion charges apply in both Stockholm and Gothenburg Congestion Charge

Where can I shop to stock up on food and groceries before my road trip?

Knowing where to shop when you first visit a new country helps save time. The following are convenience stores in Sweden?

  • 7-Eleven
  • ICA Nara
  • Matoppet
  • Matrebellerna
  • Pressbyran

The following are hypermarkets and supermarkets:

  • City Gross
  • Coop
  • Eko
  • Hanlar'n
  • Hemkop
  • ICA Supermarket
  • ICA Kvantum
  • ICA MAXI Stormarknad
  • Lidl
  • Tempo
  • Willys

We recommend shopping at local markets and independent shops too.


Should I plan my road trip before I set off?

Sweden has a huge variety of places to see and events to take part in. We suggest an outline of a plan and book campsites in popular tourists resorts ahead of time - you can always cancel or attempt to change a booking.

If you plan to visit an event or festival then certainly book a campsite ahead. Sweden has a good network of places to stay and there are plenty of guidebooks, blogs and websites to help you plan your trip.

We suggest giving yourself time to change your road trip schedule. Sometimes the weather is poor and you want to move on and at other times you just want to stay put. Be flexible.


Are one-way rentals available between depots in Sweden?

Yes, you can book a campervan rental between any of the depots in Sweden.


Are all the rental campervans and motorhomes insured?

Yes, all carry a level of insurance against damage to the vehicle. There will be an insurance excess to cover and you will need to leave a credit card with enough credit to cover the insurance excess amount.

The level of insurance excess varies between rental companies and it is made clear what these conditions are before you book.

We recommend that you take out your own travel insurance to cover medical expenses and belongings.


Can I check in online after I have booked?

You will need to be at the depot to sign the rental agreement. This can be speeded up by sending driving licence details and passport or id before you arrive. All drivers must be present when you collect the campervan.


What is the cost of fuel?

Petrol (Gasoline) in Sweden comes in unleaded and leaded grades, and is sold by the litre.We found this site that is quite up to date but there are a lot of ads.


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Do I need a Credit Card to rent a campervan?

Yes in all cases you will need a credit card with enough credit to cover the insurance excess and the security bond which may be separate charges. Security bonds and the insurance excess amounts are refunded at the end of the rental if no damage has occurred to the vehicle and it is returned clean and tidy.


What are the Cancellation Terms and Conditions?

Cancellation terms and conditions are listed on our booking engine and can be read in full before you book. If you have any questions at all, please call us or send an email.


Will the campervan be clean?

Campervans and Motorhomes are thoroughly cleaned before each rental. The tables, chairs and all other accessories are also fully cleaned between each rental.


Cooking, eating and snacking on your road trip?

All of the campervans, motorhomes, RVs and camping-cars all have both cooking facilities and food storage areas on board.

Larger motorhomes have a full size kitchen with a large fridge and sometimes a freezer so you can be totally flexible as to where you intend to stop and sleep and be off grid for several days.

Snacking as you drive means that you can store fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, snack bars. You can stop to make sandwiches, salads, cups of tea and coffee. In the evening you can cook up a whole delicious meal knowing that all your ingredients have been kept fresh.

Cooking a full breakfast too is easy in even the smallest of campervan kitchens.

Don't forget to spend some of your time in local cafes and restaurants to sample real locally cooked meals too.


Are the drink/driving laws strict in Sweden?

Yes, don't even have one glass of wine if you intent to drive a vehicle of any size in Sweden.


Does Sweden have good internet?

Yes, it is fast and available almost everywhere.


Should I take bikes?

Sweden has an extensive network of cycle paths and lanes. Bicycles are given priority status on roads. Many campervan rental companies offer bike racks as an extra.

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