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These are the lowest Copenhagen car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Copenhagen?

Our data shows that September is the cheapest month to rent a car in Copenhagen. It’s around 42 € per day in September, compared to the yearly average of 55 € per day.
Cheapest month avgSeptember • 42 €
Yearly avg price55 €

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There are 26 car hire providers in Copenhagen. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Copenhagen

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Copenhagen. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

Driving in Copenhagen: What to expect on the road

Documents you'll need
You’ll need your driving licence, passport and a credit card to rent a car in Copenhagen.
Most visitors can use their regular licence. You may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) if your licence isn’t in English. Rental companies also require matching ID at pick-up.
Navigating city driving
Copenhagen has clear signs and dedicated lanes for buses and bikes.
Driving is simple on main roads, but central areas can feel narrow due to bike lanes. GPS will help you avoid busy spots and find the bridges that link key neighbourhoods.
Tolls, emissions zones and charges
There are no toll roads in Copenhagen.
Denmark has environmental rules for certain vehicles, but most rental cars meet requirements. You may pay tolls only when driving to Sweden via the Øresund Bridge.
Parking your car in Copenhagen
Parking is limited in the centre, so car parks are easiest.
Street spaces are few and usually cost. Multi-storey car parks and park-and-ride sites offer convenient options. Check signposts for zones and time limits.
Finding fuel or charging points
Fuel is available across the city, and EV charging stations in Copenhagen are widespread.
Petrol stations sit along main roads, while charging points are common in residential areas. Use PlugShare to find chargers before heading into busier districts.
Local driving style and tips
Drivers are careful, especially around cyclists.
Copenhagen has many bike lanes, and cyclists often have priority. Keep speeds low in central areas, take care at junctions and watch for buses pulling in and out of stops.
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The most popular car rental companies in Copenhagen

Europcar
Keddy By Europcar
Flex To Go
Sixt
Budget
Alamo

What's the most popular car to hire in Copenhagen?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Hyundai i10 is the most popular car to hire in Copenhagen, with prices starting from 18 € per day. The Renault Clio and similar models are also popular drives in Copenhagen.
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i1014% chose this
Renault Clio
Renault Clio12% chose this
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris7% chose this
Hyundai Kona
Hyundai Kona6% chose this
Most popular carHyundai i10
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Copenhagen's cheapest car hire providers

Europcar has the cheapest car hire in Copenhagen right now, with prices from 18 € per day. You'll save an average of 13 € per day when you book with them.
Europcarfrom 18 € per day
Flex To Gofrom 31 € per day
Alamofrom 31 € per day
Cheapest providerEuropcar
Book with them to save around13 € per day

Hiring a car in Copenhagen: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEuropcar
Most popular carLarge, fullsize estate
Average daily price158 €
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Copenhagen

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Copenhagen that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Copenhagen for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Copenhagen avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Copenhagen, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Copenhagen car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The average car hire cost in Copenhagen is 158 € per day or 629 € for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is 18 € per day for Small hire from Surprice. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: 88 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 18 € per day.
SUV
Average price: 139 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 39 € per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: 197 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 45 € per day.
Electric
Average price: 201 € per day.
Cheapest price found: 188 € per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Copenhagen is Small, mini. The most popular is Large, fullsize estate.
The cheapest car hire company in Copenhagen is currently Keddy By Europcar, followed by Europcar.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Copenhagen is currently February.
On average, around 629 €. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Copenhagen is 124 €.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Copenhagen for a whole month is 3.456 €. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Copenhagen, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Copenhagen that have free cancellation. 
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Copenhagen offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Copenhagen, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Copenhagen is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire in Copenhagen is usually around 118 € per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Copenhagen, which is 158 € per day. The cheapest price we found in Copenhagen is 18 € per day with Surprice for Small car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Copenhagen will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
The easiest way to compare car hire prices in Copenhagen is to look at lots of companies at once, rather than checking each one individually. Skyscanner searches 14 car hire companies and compares prices across 406 available cars, so you don't have to.
Yes! You can book one-way car hire in Copenhagen, which means you pick up your car in one location and drop it off somewhere else. Rental companies like Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Sixt all offer one-way car hire in Copenhagen. It's a popular choice if you're planning a Copenhagen road trip, because it means you don't have to drive back to where you started.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Copenhagen.
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 18 € per day. The average price per day is around 88 €.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Europcar, Keddy By Europcar and Flex To Go offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
The best car hire company depends on what's most important to you. If customer ratings are your priority, here are some of the highest-rated car hire companies in Copenhagen, based on Skyscanner reviews. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare your options.
Europcar
4.8/5 (from 30 reviews)
Average daily price: 101 €
Avis
4.7/5 (from 70 reviews)
Average daily price: 138 €
Budget
4.7/5 (from 16 reviews)
Average daily price: 126 €
You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Copenhagen, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from 335 € to 2.509 € depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Large car hire — like the Skoda Superb — averages 158 € per day in Copenhagen. According to our data, the lowest price for Large car hire in Copenhagen right now is 31 € per day with Europcar.
Luxury car hire, like the Audi A4, costs an average of 197 € per day in Copenhagen. The cheapest price we could find is 45 € per day with Alamo.
Medium car hire, which is usually something like the Renault Clio, averages 121 € per day in Copenhagen. The cheapest price we found for Medium car hire in Copenhagen is 21 € per day with Europcar.
Most people hiring a car in Copenhagen book it for 7 days. If you're deciding how long to go for, here's what you can expect to pay on average:
1 day: 158 €
1 week: 629 €
2 weeks: 1.258 €
1 month: 3.456 €
If your travel dates are flexible, try changing the dates and number of days when you're comparing prices on Skyscanner. A few extra days can sometimes work out cheaper.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Copenhagen let you add an extra driver. You usually need to pay an additional driver fee which costs around 10 € per day. The good news is that some companies like Europcar include it at no extra cost.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Copenhagen.
No, it's around 122% more expensive to hire a car at Copenhagen Airport. The cheapest car hire at Copenhagen Airport starts from 40 € per day, while options in Copenhagen start from 18 € per day. Having said that, if you're flying into Copenhagen Airport, picking up your car when you land is more convenient. Central Copenhagen is around 8.6km away from Copenhagen Airport. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get there by car or 41 minutes by public transport. So it's worth weighing up the price difference against the time and cost of travelling into the city.