Rental cars in Central Stockholm from $48

If you’re staying in Central Stockholm with the little ones, a fun day at the seaside is a terrific way of keeping them out of mischief. Pack the car with some buckets and spades, and venture out to one of these glorious coastal stretches:

• Södersved havsbad (13 miles away).
• Schweizerbadet Beach (18 miles away).

After a long day of rubbing shoulders with like-minded individuals, it’s always great to know you can rest and relax someplace nearby. If you’re traveling to Central Stockholm primarily for work, these are some of the popular convention centers that are close to hotels, cafés and restaurants:

• Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre (0.5 miles away).
• Stockholm City Conference Centre (0.6 miles away).
• Stockholm International Fairs and Congress Centre (4 miles away).

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes your car choice important. If you’re about to head off on an epic road trip around Central Stockholm, a roomy SUV could be the perfect solution. If you’re looking for the best possible deal and plan on staying mostly in the city, a budget compact is a clever pick. All you need to do is choose what’s the best fit, round up the troops, and start clocking up those miles.

In Central Stockholm, you’ll have to stick to the right-hand side. When exploring someplace new, it’s always a good idea to opt for an automatic vehicle. That way, you can focus on the road and not worry about gear changes.

There sure are. Typically, speed limits in Central Stockholm range from 30km/h to 120km/h. On residential roads, you’re not usually permitted to drive over 50km/h.

Usually, your rental company will bill the amount of the fine to your credit card. Alternatively, the company may forward your contact details to local law enforcement agencies so they can issue a fine straight to you.

By law everyone must wear a seat belt. However, there are a couple of exceptions for certain vehicles run by public transportation systems.

Like many places, regular cell phone usage is not allowed while driving in Central Stockholm. However, an exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just be sure to maintain focus on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit when operating a vehicle in Central Stockholm is 0.02%. If you’re in the mood for a big night out, leave your rental car behind and organize a different way of getting home instead.

No, so don’t risk a fine by doing it. In Central Stockholm, red equals stop, with no exceptions. When nearing traffic lights, always drive at a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.