Car hires in Denmark

If you plan on using rental cars during your stay in Denmark, then there are a few things you need to know before you rent a car. In Denmark, bike lanes are on the right-hand side of the road, and you must check your mirror before turning right to make sure that the bike lane is clear. Bikes, pedestrians, and mopeds have the right of way, so you must drive your rental cars accordingly, giving due consideration to the other people on the road. You may encounter traffic lights with two sets of lights, with one set for cars and the other set for cyclists. It is obligatory that you always have your headlights on when driving rental cars, and it's illegal to use your phone when behind the wheel. Winter tyres are not legally required, but they are strongly recommended in the winter months.

Most car hire companies will only rent a car if the primary named driver is 21 or older and has held a valid driving license for at least a year. Most car rental companies apply a daily surcharge to drivers under 25 and set a maximum age limit of 80. The majority of car hire companies will expect you to pay with a credit card, and it will cover the deposit. Your credit card may also help with any extra insurance policies that you might need. The mandatory insurance that car hire companies offer usually includes fire and third-party damages, but there are other options that you can purchase. You may be asked to show proof of identity when renting a car, so we suggest you bring your passport with you when you go to finalise the deal and collect the car.

Generally speaking, Denmark is not a bad country for traffic, but of course, you may experience more congestion and delays while driving in built-up areas. Aarhus and Copenhagen are ranked as the worst parts of the country for traffic. Aarhus is experiencing a lot of economic growth, so there are more people and more cars there than ever before, leading to an increase in traffic. Copenhagen is the nation’s capital, and so it is understandable that it has some more traffic. It's common to park using parking discs or parking meters in the cities, but they can sometimes be expensive or hard to find. Cities like Copenhagen and Aarhus are very easy to get around without a car. We recommend that you leave your rental car parked at the accommodation and walk or take public transport if you plan on exploring the city. Outside of the city, rental cars are the perfect way to see the country.

Denmark has some fantastic scenic roads, and one area that we recommend visiting is Funen. In total, it will only take about three hours to drive, but if you fill the journey with plenty of stops, you could stretch it out over two or three days. We recommend visiting Egeskov Castle, built in the renaissance and surrounded by lush, green hills. Valdemar Castle is the largest manor house museum in Denmark and is open to the public. We also recommend that you visit Odense, where H.C. Andersen was born and grew up. You can go and see his home, his school and the museum dedicated to his work.

Drivers in Denmark, including drivers visiting from foreign countries, are required to travel on the right. Keep in mind that driving on the opposite side can lead to both a traffic violation and serious accidents.

Out of 137 countries, Denmark ranked 16 for road quality. On a scale of 1 to 7, where 7 is the highest score, Denmark scored 5.6 for their road quality. The quality of the roads within the country may vary based on where you visit and the weather.

The drinking and driving limit in Denmark is 2.38 mg/l. Regions and cities within Denmark might have their own local drinking and driving laws on top of the country-wide mandated law, so be sure to check before booking your car hire. Denmark has strict laws against individuals who drink-drive when they are younger than the legal drinking age of 18.

On average, you can expect to pay £1.63 per litre for petrol in Denmark. Keep in mind that this is last week’s national average price and petrol prices may vary across the country. If you aren’t set on hiring a car in Denmark, then consider Kuwait. Petrol prices there are some of the cheapest in the world at £0.27 per litre as of last week. Hong Kong is another great place to visit and rent a car, but keep in mind that petrol prices can be expensive at around £2.46 per litre.

Prices for cars in Denmark were last updated today.

As of December 2023, there are 332 operators available to choose from for cars in Denmark.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Denmark. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

When renting a car in Denmark, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.

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