Tips and advice on renting a car in Denmark
Here we have put together some tips on what to consider when looking for a rental car in Denmark and regions/states such as Capital, Central Jutland, South Denmark, Zealand and North Denmark.
Refuel the car before returning it
Different companies have different fuel conditions. If the car is to be refueled before return, do so to avoid extra fees from the rental car company. Some smaller companies have an administrative fee for refueling the car if it is to be left empty, which is stated in the conditions but not always in the total price. Look extra carefully at the refueling regulations! If the company has 'Pick up full, drop off empty' then there may be an administrative fee for refueling. Any fee is stated during the booking. It is often the cheaper companies that have 'Pick up full, drop off empty'.
Compare prices from several companies and book the rental car on the Internet
Searching and booking car rental on the Internet becomes cheaper and it is easier and takes less time. Compare many companies and sites to find the best price. Autoprio.com compares several companies at the same time in a single search via Cartrawler. We do not own any cars but only compare prices from different companies such as e.g. Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise, Alamo and Keddy By Europcar, etc.
Are there several of you who will drive the car? Where are you going?
Extra driver? If more than one person is driving the car, this must be stated at the time of booking or at the company upon arrival. Remember that there may be restrictions on driving the car to other countries and taking the car from or to islands such as Sjælland, Funen, Amager, Lolland, Als, Falster, Bornholm, Mors, Langeland and Møn.
Review the contract & terms carefully
Review and read the rental conditions before booking the rental car. Autoprio.com offers rental cars from several different rental car companies and the conditions differ between the different companies. Smaller companies may have administrative fees to be paid on site that relate to refueling after return. Any fees are stated during the booking. Review and read the contract when you pick up your rental car. Autoprio.com offers cheap rental cars from several different rental car companies in Denmark and the contract differs between the different companies. If there is something you do not understand in the contract, ask someone from the company on site or contact us directly.
Book as early as possible
Book as early as possible, it will usually be more expensive if you wait. In large cities such as Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Frederiksberg, Esbjerg, Horsens, Randers, Kolding and Vejle, prices often rise the later you book. It can also be difficult to find cars at major airports such as Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, Billund Airport, Aarhus Airport, Odense Airport, Aalborg Airport, Esbjerg Airport, Roskilde Airport, Sønderborg Airport, Bornholm Rønne Airport and Vojens Airport, if you wait too long.
Do a quick inspection upon pickup
Inspect and examine the rental car when you pick it up. Check that all damages, scratches and dents are included in the condition report. Check how big the deductible is! What often differentiates between smaller, cheaper companies in Denmark and larger global companies is the amount of the deductible. Also read the conditions carefully when it comes to how the car is to be returned. Smaller local companies may have an administrative fee if the car is to be returned with an empty tank. Any fee is stated in our terms and conditions when you apply.
Is free mileage / free miles included?
Check that free mileage is included in the rent. If free mileage is not included, check that the number of kilometers in the contract is sufficient. All major companies have unlimited mileage, but less expensive companies may have a maximum mileage per day.
Frequently asked questions about car rental & renting a car in Denmark
How old do you have to be to rent a car in Denmark?
Most car hire companies have a minimum age limit of 21 years for rentals. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 or over 75 years old to cover the extra insurance cost. Any additional fee will be mentioned at the time of booking under summary of charges before you confirm the reservation at Autoprio.com.
Which costs are included in the rental price in Denmark?
In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, airport fee, tax, third party liability protection, unlimited mileage and collision damage waiver. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk in Denmark. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.
How much does it cost to rent a minibus in Denmark?
How much it costs to rent a 9-seater minibus in Denmark depends on the time of year, the supply of buses in different cities such as Horsens, Randers, Aarhus, Odense, Esbjerg, Copenhagen, Frederiksberg, Aalborg and Kolding etc. In Denmark you can find a 9-seater minibus from about DKK 612 / day. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily see all current prices for minibuses right now. The price for the minibus shown is per day and is based on a weekly rental for 7 days. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies.
Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location in Denmark?
Yes, in most cases the car rental agents like Europcar, Avis, Hertz, Budget and Sixt will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location in Denmark. We will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Denmark?
Renting a small car in Denmark costs from about DKK 162 per day and up, depending on the season and supply (2024). Renting a normal-sized car costs from about DKK 360 / day. Larger cars, luxury cars, vans and moving cars cost more. How much it costs to rent a car depends on the time of year, range of cars, country and what type of car you plan to rent. Sometimes you can find a cheaper rental car depending on the season. In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, airport fee, tax, third party liability protection, unlimited mileage and collision damage waiver. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking. The price for the rental car shown is per day and is based on a weekly all inclusive rental for 7 days. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies.
How much do you charge for excess in Denmark?
The excess amount depends on the car hire company and the rented vehicle and it will be refunded within 10-28 days after the rental if there has been no damage. Cartrawler offer damage refund insurance in association with Autoprio.com insurance partners, which will allow you to claim for reimbursement in the event that you have been charged for collision damage or theft. This damage refund insurance can be purchased at the time of booking.
Can I book without a credit card in Denmark?
Yes. You can make a booking without a credit card with Autoprio.com in Denmark. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Denmark?
On average, a normal-sized rental car in Denmark costs approx. DKK 10080 per month (DKK 360 per day). A smaller rental car costs approx. DKK 4536 per month. The best prices can be found in the largest cities such as Vejle, Horsens, Copenhagen, Kolding, Odense, Aarhus, Esbjerg, Randers, Aalborg and Frederiksberg. The price for the rental car shown is based on a monthly all inclusive rent for 28 days. The offer can be changed or at short notice completely removed by the various car rental companies. Larger cars, luxury cars, vans and moving cars cost more.
Do I need an international driver’s licence in Denmark?
If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you will need to bring an international driving licence and your domestic licence in Denmark. If you are renting abroad (outside your country of residence, or outside where your license was issued), an international drivers licence is usually required regardless of the alphabet. International driver’s licences must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver.
Are there any cross-border charges if you want to leave Denmark?
The car rental agents like Thrifty, Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, National and Budget may choose to charge you for cross-border travel. Any fees will need to be paid at the rental desk in Denmark in local currency. We will state whether cross-border travel is allowed and in which countries at the time of booking under rental conditions at Autoprio.com.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Denmark?
On average, a normal-sized rental car in Denmark costs approx. DKK 2520 per week (DKK 360 per day). A smaller rental car costs approx. DKK 1134 per week. Best prices can be found in major cities such as Vejle, Horsens, Copenhagen, Kolding, Odense, Aarhus, Esbjerg, Randers, Aalborg and Frederiksberg. The price for the rental car shown is based on a weekly all inclusive rental for 7 days. The offer can be changed or removed at short notice by the various rental companies. Do a search with Autoprio.com and easily see all current prices for rental cars right now.
What are the most popular car rental locations in Denmark?
Based on searches on autoprio.com, the most popular cities to rent a car in Denmark are Vejle, Greve, Randers, Aarhus, Aalborg, Copenhagen, Kolding, Esbjerg, Frederiksberg, Odense, Herning, Horsens, Hvidovre, Roskilde and Silkeborg. The most popular airports are Esbjerg Airport, Aalborg Airport, Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, Odense Airport, Billund Airport and Aarhus Airport.
What is the best rental car company in Denmark?
Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Denmark are Thrifty, Avis, Sixt, Europcar, Hertz, National and Budget. You can find these car hire companies in cities like Vejle, Horsens, Copenhagen, Kolding, Odense, Aarhus, Esbjerg, Randers, Aalborg and Frederiksberg.
How much does it cost to rent a cargo van in Denmark?
How much it costs to rent a van, moving truck or small truck in Denmark depends on the time of year and the range of models in different cities and airports. In Denmark you can find a smaller truck or van from about DKK 720 / day, medium truck from about DKK 936 / day, large van from about DKK 1080 / day.
How can I find car rentals near me in Denmark?
Do a search for the city, island or airport closest to you in Denmark. A search for country or e.g. island in Denmark lists the largest airports like Vojens Airport, Roskilde Airport, Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, Bornholm Rønne Airport, Aarhus Airport, Billund Airport, Esbjerg Airport, Sønderborg Airport, Odense Airport and Aalborg Airport. Then take a look at our map of cheap car hire companies to find the best rental cars near you.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Denmark?
In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars were found on Autoprio.com at Alamo, Thrifty, Flizzr, Enterprise, Budget, Keddy By Europcar, Sixt and National in cities like Vejle, Horsens, Copenhagen, Kolding, Odense, Aarhus, Esbjerg, Randers, Aalborg and Frederiksberg, etc and at airports like Esbjerg Airport, Aalborg Airport, Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, Odense Airport, Billund Airport and Aarhus Airport, etc. In the larger cities you can find a rental car for DKK 162 - 360 per day.
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Here you can compare rental cars and hiring of vehicles from several companies in cities in Denmark. Look for and find the best prices on car rental. Search for and book directly in cities such as, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Frederiksberg, Esbjerg, Horsens, Randers, Kolding, Vejle, Hvidovre, Greve. We list prices from companies that are safe and quality assured so that there will not be any problems when you want to pick up your car.
More about Denmark
Denmark (Kingdom of Denmark) is located in Europe and is a country that has about 5,484,000 inhabitants. The capital is Copenhagen which has 1,153,600 inhabitants. Total surface/area 43,094 km² / 16,639 mi². Europe’s 31th largest when it comes to the surface area and the 23th regarding its inhabitants. Other names are Danemark, Danmark, Danimarca, Kingdom of Denmark, Kongeriget Danmark. Denmark is the 137th largest country in the world when it comes to the surface and the 112th regarding its inhabitants. The country is divided into five regions/counties/states where the largest are Capital Region, Central Jutland Region, South Denmark Region, Zealand Region and North Denmark Region. +45 is the country code to use to make a call to the country. To buy and make purchases, the currency Krone (DKK) is used. Different languages that are used are e.g. German, English, Danish, Faroese. Websites mostly have the top domain .dk. Germany are neighboring countries. Is it included in the price to cross national borders? Usually not, the car rental company may charge a fee to cross national borders to Germany. All additional costs are paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency, Krone (DKK). It is stated in the rental terms and during the booking whether it is allowed to cross national borders and to which countries. The five largest communities are Copenhagen (c. 1153600 pop), Aarhus (c. 237600 pop), Odense (c. 145900 pop), Aalborg (c. 122200 pop), Frederiksberg (c. 95000 pop). Weather and maps of cities, the country etc. in Denmark. Get suggestions on experiences, attractions, museums and destinations that could be worth a visit during your trip to the country.
Activities & tourist attractions in Denmark
Godsets Vin, Dansk Vincenter, Ästad Vineyard, Vejrhøj Vineyard and Vester Ulslev Vineyard are examples of vineyards and wine producers. Thinking of going on a wine trip to Denmark? Visiting a Zoo with the whole family? Zoo Copenhagen and Den Blå Planet are tropicarium, tropical house, animal parks, aquarium, zoos and terrarium. Do you travel with your children? Water parks, amusement parks or theme parks you can go to are for example BonBon-land, Racecourse, Tivoli Gardens, Tivoli Friheden, Badeland and Legoland Billund.
Cheap car rental with unlimited mileage in Denmark
There are many different models and sizes of cars to choose from. Fleet list in Denmark: Luxury elite, Mini cars (Mini), Small SUV, Fullsize elite, 9 seater minivan / Minibus (9 seat minivan), SUV / Jeep (SUV), Premium cars (Premium), 7 seater minivan (7 seat minivan), Fullsize cars (Fullsize), Intermediate, Exotic cars (Exotic), 5 seater minivan (5 seat minivan), Large truck-lorry (Large truck), Economy cars (Economy), Intermediate elite, Cargo van, Hybrid cars, Small-medium truck-lorry (Small-medium truck), Electric cars, Medium SUV, Moped, Estate, Convertible, Special cars (Special), Mini elite, Economy elite, Compact elite, Luxury cars (Luxury), Standard cars (Standard), Minivan, Compact cars (Compact). Big cities and popular destinations have more car types to choose from. If you want to rent a luxury car then search at the major airports and the most popular destinations in the major regions such as Capital Region, Central Jutland Region, South Denmark Region, Zealand Region and North Denmark Region etc. It can also be harder to find and book special cars during peak season, if you do not search well in advance, before you need your rental car.
Cars you can rent in Denmark are e.g. Fullsize cars: e.g. Audi A5, BMW 3 Series, Compact elite, etc. Mini cars: e.g. Fiat 500, Mitsubishi Miev Electric, Toyota Aygo, Smart Fortwo, Volkswagen Up, Fullsize elite, Hybrid cars, Special cars, etc. Intermediate: e.g. Opel Mokka, Toyota Avensis, Ford Mondeo, Luxury elite, etc. 7 seater minivan: e.g. BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer, Renault Espace, Volkswagen Touran, Mercedes Viano, etc. Minivan: e.g. Mercedes Viano, etc. SUV / Jeep: e.g. Renault Koleos, BMW X5, Toyota Rav4, Large truck-lorry, Moped, Electric cars, Economy elite, etc. Luxury cars: e.g. Aston Martin Rapide, Porsche Macan, Mercedes S Class, etc. Standard cars: e.g. Volkswagen Passat, BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, etc. Economy cars: e.g. Renault Zoe Electric, Volkswagen Polo, BMW i3 Electric, Toyota Yaris, etc. Premium cars: e.g. Mercedes E Class, etc. Compact cars: e.g. Volkswagen Golf, Opel Astra, Nissan Leaf Electric, Audi A3, etc. Convertible: e.g. Peugeot 207 Convertible, Mini Cooper Convertible, Audi TT Convertible, Audi A5 Convertible, Exotic cars, Small SUV, etc. Estate: e.g. Mercedes C Class Estate, Audi A6 Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate, Ford Focus Estate, Toyota Avensis Estate, Medium SUV, Small-medium truck-lorry, etc. 9 seater minivan / Minibus: e.g. Ford Tourneo, Mercedes Vito Diesel, Ford Transit, Mercedes Vito Traveliner, Mini elite, etc. Cargo van: e.g. Ford Connect, Volkswagen Caddy Combo Van, Iveco Daily Cargo Tail Lift (18m3), Renault Trafic Cargo Van (5m3), etc. 5 seater minivan: e.g. Citroen C4 Picasso, Kia Carnival, Renault Scenic, Citroen Berlingo, Intermediate elite, etc. However, in smaller cities and on islands like Sjælland, Funen, Amager, Lolland, Als, Falster, Bornholm, Mors, Langeland, Møn, Strynø, Anholt, Vorsø Kalv, Vorsø, Vogterholm, Vigsø, Vigø, Vigelsø, Vensholm, Venø, Vejrø, Vejrø, Vejlø, Vejlø, Tyvholm, Tyreholm, Tunø, Taro, Torø, Tornø, Tjørneholm, Thurø, Tat and Tåsinge etc, the range is smaller.
Parking and traffic regulations
Renting and driving a car is usually easy and effortless, but as in all countries there are many traffic regulations in Denmark you must follow. If you are going to visit and drive in large cities such as Copenhagen, Aarhus, Odense, Aalborg, Frederiksberg, Esbjerg, Horsens, Randers, Kolding, Vejle, Hvidovre, Greve, prepare yourself for a lot of traffic, especially in rush hour and that it is sometimes difficult to find parking. Try to memorize the most common parking and traffic regulations before you leave to ensure that your car trip is safe, and to avoid trouble with the police.
Tips on how to find a rental car in Denmark
If you already have decided to rent a car in Denmark before you leave and want to part as little as possible, you ought to book a car before you leave. First of all, you should try booking your car online. It is often the cheapest, easiest way to look for and compare, and it saves you time. If your car is supposed to be collected at an airport such as Copenhagen Kastrup Airport, Billund Airport, Aarhus Airport, Odense Beldringe Hans Christian Andersen Airport, Aalborg Airport, Esbjerg Airport, Roskilde Copenhagen Airport, Sønderborg Airport and Bornholm Rønne Airport, you should book before you leave. One search shows many options. When you are looking for a rental car in Denmark, autoprio.com compares, for example, these companies: Hertz, Avis, Keddy By Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise, Sixt, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty, Flizzr, National.
Destinations in Denmark
Compare car rental and find cheap hire cars in regions such as: Cheapest Rental Cars Capital, Rental Cars Central Jutland, Rent a Car South Denmark, Zealand and North Denmark. Compare car hire for a day, long term, one year, a whole month, week, weekend or for as many days as you wish in Denmark. Find the best hire cars and the cheapest car rental in towns such as: Cheap rental cars Copenhagen, Cheap car rental Aarhus, Car Hire Odense, Aalborg, Frederiksberg, Esbjerg, Horsens, Randers, Kolding, Vejle, Hvidovre, Greve, Herning, Roskilde, Silkeborg, Næstved, Ballerup, Charlottenlund, Vanløse and Fredericia. Car rental in Denmark is the best mode of transport for covering short or long distances. Compare car hire and van rental in airports such as: Hire a Car Cheap Copenhagen-Kastrup Airport, Hire a Car Billund Airport, Rental Cars Aarhus Airport, Odense Airport, Aalborg Airport, Esbjerg Airport, Roskilde Airport, Sønderborg Airport, Bornholm Rønne Airport, Vojens Airport and Midtjyllands Airport.
Car rental companies we compare in Denmark
When you are looking for a rental car in Denmark, autoprio.com compares, for example, these companies: Enterprise, Alamo, Budget, Keddy By Europcar, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Flizzr, Europcar, Hertz and Avis.
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