Car Rental in Denmark – Explore Scandinavia in Style

In order to rent a car in Denmark you have to be at least 19 years of age and have held your driving licence for at least a year (please note that the age may vary according to your chosen car category and supplier). If the main driver (or any additional drivers) are under 26 years of age, then they may incur a so-called Young Driver Fee. It's easy to check the information regarding the minimum and maximum age limits and any possible fees when making a reservation through the Auto Europe booking engine simply by clicking on the blue and white info (i) button in the car results where you'll see all the age-related details in the Driver Information section. Inexperienced drivers booking their first car rental can follow this link for lots of tips and useful advice.

Yes. It's possible to pick up your low-cost car rental in Denmark in one location (Copenhagen, for instance) and drop it off somewhere else. This kind of vehicle rental is called a one-way car rental and is normally subject to an additional fee (paid locally). To check how much this additional payment will be, all you need to do is make a quick search in the Auto Europe booking engine and the amount will appear in the payment details once you have selected your preferred category and local supplier. Some vehicle providers might also permit you to drop your car off in a neighbouring country such as Sweden or Norway, also subject to an additional one-way car rental fee. It's very important that you inform both us and the supplier about your travel plans when making your booking so that our rental specialists can check if your journey will be possible with the local provider. The same information will also need to be registered on the Auto Europe voucher and consequently on the car rental contract signed at the time of collecting the vehicle for the purposes of insurance coverage.

Yes. In order to collect your car rental in Denmark, you will always need to present the locally car hire staff with a valid credit card in the name of the main driver listed on the original booking. The reason for this is that the vehicle supplier (such as Hertz, Avis, Europcar, Budget, Europcar, Alamo, etc.) will need the card to block a security deposit, so it is very important that you have a high enough credit limit to cover the deposit. Credit cards of friends or any additional drivers added to the rental credit will not be accepted. To see all the details relating to credit cards and deposits relating to your reservation, just click on the blue and white info icon (i) after making a quick search in our booking engine, after which you'll find all the essential data in the Mandatory Deposit Information and Supplier Payment Policy Information sections. Please note that in the case of the Luxury car category, a second major credit card (ie Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners) will also be required in the name of the main driver. Please click on the following link for info on renting a car without a credit card.

For a more seamless experience with your cheap car hire in in Denmark, there are certain things you-ll need to be aware concerning the local driving rules and regulations. Driving is done on the right-hand side of the road with overtaking on the left and both drivers and their passengers must always wear seatbelts no matter the circumstances. If you are travelling with babies or young children, please consult our special section on the use of child and booster seats with your car rental in Denmark. Headlights must be turned on at all times, even at daylight, and drivers are required by law to carry a valid driving licence, registration documents and insurance documents with them in the vehicle at all times. The use of mobile phones behind the wheel is restricted to the use of hands-free systems and all drivers should take note of the fact that drink-driving is restricted to just 0.5 milligrams of alcohol per milliliter of blood. As for speed limits, you should never exceed 50kph in towns and cities, 80kph in rural areas and 130kph on motorways. Bicycles are very common in Denmark, therefore you should pay extra attention to them and always keep an eye on the dedicated cycle lanes prominent all over the country. Please always remember that you'll need to make way for bicycles on main roads when turning right to ensure their safety. Driving across Denmark in winter does not pose any specific problems because temperatures are generally quite mild, although from late December until early March you can expect snow and quite a lot of rain, so make sure that you drive carefully as the roads can get slippery. Petrol stations are generally located every 20 to 50 kilometres on most major motorways and many of them are equipped with automatic payment machines that can be used even when the station is closed. In case of an accident, breakdown or any other kind of emergency, you should call 112 and speak to the fire department, ambulance or police nationwide.

The good news for people exploring the country with their car rental in Denmark is that there aren't any tolls on most main roads and motorways in Denmark, but you should take into account the fact that you will need to pay a toll when crossing the Great Belt Bridge (Storebæltsbroen) and the Øresund Bridge (Øresundsbroen) that connects Denmark with neighbouring Sweden (you can pay the toll with cash or credit card at the toll booth).

All the rates quoted on the Auto Europe website include the minimum amount of legally-required coverage, including Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), third-party liability, fire and theft protection (TP). For more information, please consult our dedicated page on car hire coverage which explains (amongst other things) everything about excess and the many different options drivers have when renting a car in Denmark. It's very easy to find out exactly what coverage is included in the basic rate; all you need to is click on the blue and white info icon (i) where you'll find all the coverage-related details in the Standard Package Rate and Additional Information sections. For added peace of mind, most of our customers choose to pay a little extra for Auto Europe's excellent Full Damage Protection product which can be added with a single click of the mouse during the booking process.

Yes. To share the driving, one or more extra drivers can easily be added to your car rental in Denmark subject to Additional Driver Fee, the amount of which can be accessed on the Auto Europe website by clicking on the blue and white info icon (i) in the car result details after making a quick search in our booking engine, after which you'll find the fee in the Driver Information section of the Terms and Conditions. Please note that Auto Europe offers its customers the opportunity to save money adding extra drivers through its regular Free Additional Driver offers running throughout the year.

No. Winter tyres are not mandatory like in some countries although they are strongly recommended during the winter months. People driving in Denmark usually change their tyres for more grip when sleet and snow is in the weather forecast. So, if you are planning to tour the country with your car hire in Denmark in the cold season, it's best to request winter tyres and pay for them locally, bearing in mind that some suppliers include them in the daily rate.

Yes, pending prior authorisation. When travelling by ferry with your car rental in Denmark your request will be subject to pre-approval by Auto Europe and the local supplier you have selected. Please note that if granted permission to travel on the ferry, the chances are you will have to pay an additional fee to do so. Some vehicle providers will allow ferry travel to Aero Island, Bornholm and even the Norwegian mainland. If you already know which ferries you want to travel on, then it's always best to specify them on your booking form so that our rental specialists can check whether or not it is possible.