Can you take a rental car from Denmark to Sweden, Norway or Germany?
Driving a rental car across the border
Short answer
If you plan to drive in several countries, you must tell the rental company when you book, since restrictions may apply. The company must make sure the car meets the traffic and customs rules of the countries you visit, for example winter tyres. Europcar Denmark allows driving to Sweden, Norway and Germany among other countries, and the foreign driving fee is compulsory if you want to stay covered by the insurance. The fee is 100 kr. a day, up to 300 kr. a month, as of November 2026.
Why
- Driving abroad without telling the company can leave you without insurance.
- The company must fit the car for the rules of the countries you visit.
- In each country you follow that country's traffic rules.
Details
At Europcar Denmark, vans and buses may not go north of Stockholm or north of Oslo without written permission.
Tip
Write every country on your route into the booking, including countries you only drive through.
What may differ
Allowed countries and fees differ between rental companies and can change.
Common misconception
Within the Nordic countries and the EU you can drive a rental car anywhere without asking.
What actually happens
You must agree cross-border driving with the company when you book, and a fee often applies.
People also ask
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Sources
- Your Europe: Hiring a carChecked at:
- Forbrug.dk: Car rentalChecked at:
- Europcar Denmark: FAQChecked at:
- Europcar Denmark: Prices and feesChecked at:
- Forbruger Europa: Car rental abroadChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.
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