Car rental in Copenhagen – Visiting Denmark in Style

Yes. In order to collect your car rental in Copenhagen and all other key destinations throughout Denmark, it's important to make sure that you have a valid credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Diners) in the name of the primary driver which must be presented to the staff of the local vehicle provider at the time of picking up your car. The main reason for this is that the car hire company will want to hold a security deposit on the value of the vehicle for the duration of your rental period in case the worst happens on the road such as a theft or accident. It's easy to find out how much the deposit for your car hire in Copenhagen will be. In fact, all you need to do is click on the blue and white info icon (i) after which you'll find all the necessary details like the deposit and which credit cards are accepted in the Mandatory Deposit Information and Supplier Payment Policy Information sections. For more information, please check out our blog post explaining the importance of credit cards and deposits when hiring a car in Copenhagen and elsewhere in Denmark. Please note that cash payments and pre-paid and debit cards are not accepted in the majority of destinations, including Copenhagen. It's also important to be aware that some local car hire companies might ask for a second credit card (also in the main driver's name) for vehicles in the Luxury category because of the high value of such vehicles.

Rest assured that all the rates quoted on the Auto Europe website include the minimum amount of legally-required coverage, most importantly Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), third-party liability, fire and theft protection (TP). Nevertheless, most of our customers prefer to pay a little more for Auto Europe's highly popular Full Damage Protection product which protects them against any unpleasant occurrences during their time on the road. To check exactly what level of coverage is included in the price of your car rental in Copenhagen, just click on the blue and white info icon (i) after making a quick search in our booking engine and you'll find all the insurance details in the Standard Package Rate and Additional Information sections. In the event of something happening on the road which requires you to make a claim, you'll need to provide all the necessary documents to receive your refund.

Booking an affordable car rental in Copenhagen with Auto Europe allows all the freedom and flexibility you'll need to explore this beautiful city and all its nearby attractions. Copenhagen has an extensive network of main roads and toll-free motorways which conveniently connect with most parts of eastern Denmark, as well as the city of Malmo in Sweden. Traffic during the morning and evening rush-hours is a consideration for visitors and should be avoided whenever possible. However, Copenhagen's famed public transport system is one of the world's best which helps reduce traffic congestion to some extent, coupled with Denmark's well-planned road system and ultra-modern international airport. Copenhagen is also one of Europe's top cycling cities so you'll need to be very wary of bikes, especially in and around the city centre. In Copenhagen you'll be driving on the right and overtaking on the left, plus you'll need to use dipped headlights during the daytime all year round and on all roads. In Copenhagen and its environs, the speed limits are 50kph (31mph) in urban areas, 80kph (50mph) on motorways outside urban areas and 130kph (81mph) on motorways in most places and occasionally 110kph (68mph) in others. The drink-driving limit for all drivers is 0.05% and random tests are often carried out by Copenhagen's well-disciplined police officers, even when there are no grounds for any suspicion.

Parking can be limited in built-up areas, especially in and around Copenhagen, with restricted zones signposted. Wheel clamps are not used in Denmark, but wrongly parked vehicles may be towed away. You are not allowed to park on roads with an unbroken white line down the middle, as well as anywhere within 5 metres (16 feet) of a pedestrian/bicycle crossing or 10 metres (33 feet) from an intersection. Parking restrictions with regards to certain times and days are written on signs in Copenhagen's parking zones. Although it’s generally quite easy to get around Copenhagen by car, there’s always a big demand for available parking spaces, especially in the city centre. Public parking is widely available right across the city where you'll have to pay to park and sometimes comply with certain time restrictions. Copenhagen is divided into zones and time-restricted areas, but the further you park from the centre the cheaper it becomes. Parking in Copenhagen is free on weekends from 5pm Saturday until 8am Monday as well as public holidays. Copenhagen is quite a compact city so it's easy to find secure garage parking near the main tourist sights, such as the well-managed Jeudan public car park located at Dronning Tværgade 4.

Mostly, no. Despite the country's motorways being free of charge, it's important to be aware that you'll have to pay a toll to cross two of Denmark's longest bridges. The bridges in question are the the Øresund Bridge (which connects Denmark with Sweden between Copenhagen and Malmö) and the Storebaelt Bridge which links the island of Zealand with Fyn just over 100 kilometres south-west from the Danish capital. In both of these cases you will be able to pay the fee with either a credit card or cash at the toll booth.

Yes. It is perfectly possible to combine your visit to Copenhagen with an exciting drive across the amazing Øresund Bridge to Malmö and continue on a road trip towards Stockholm. It is possible to do this with the vast majority of Auto Europe's many world-renowned car rental providers. For this to happen though, it is essential that your intention to drive over the bridge to Sweden is officially registered at the time of booking your low-cost car rental in Copenhagen. Of equal importance is the fact that a cross-border fee normally applies (depending on which supplier you have selected), the amount of which is paid locally at the pick-up point when you arrive to collect your vehicle. Furthermore, the Øresund Bridge is also subject to a toll which can be paid either in cash or by credit card.

In addition to first-rate car hire, Auto Europe is also a leader in the industry of top-quality motorhome hire in Denmark and elsewhere around the world at very affordable prices. high-quality campervan rental in Copenhagen offers visitors the chance to save money on accommodation and meals with their very own hotel suite on wheels, promising you an exhilarating Scandinavian motoring adventure with your closest friends and family members.