Stockholm's Lowest Motorhome Rental Prices

Welcome to Stockholm, the enchanting capital city of Sweden and the gateway to the rest of the country for a motorhome holiday. 

Hiring a motorhome in Stockholm

Stockholm is the thriving heart of Sweden with slightly fewer than 1 million people living in the city, and just over 11 million commercial overnight stays from visitors every year. The city itself sits across 14 islands and is an ideal place to start your motorhome holiday in Sweden. Motorhome Republic has three fleets of campervans and RVs for you to choose from, making it easy to find the vehicle that most suits you, regardless of whether you’re looking for a long-weekend family holiday or a month-long tour of the country for two. 

Things to do in Stockholm with your motorhome rental

Before you get too far from Stockholm, make a stop at Skansen on the island of Djurgarden, which is the world’s first open air museum and zoo. It’s just 30 minutes from the heart of Stockholm and offers a mix of the country’s history and wildlife.

Right in the north of Sweden is the ICEHOTEL, the world’s largest hotel made out of snow and ice. Even if you don’t stay in the hotel, it’s worth a visit to see this 5,500 square meter structure that’s rebuilt at the start of every winter. This trip would take 14 hours all up to drive direct from Stockholm.

Sweden’s first marine national park is the Kosterhavet National Park, roughly 6 hours west of Stockholm. The islands themselves are car-free, so you can take the ferry across then rent a bike or stroll around this beautiful and rocky seaside area. 

One of the best castles in Sweden is just an hour from the capital. Gripsholm Castle is a renaissance era structure that looks like something out of a fairy tale. It was built in 1537 on the shores of Lake Malaren and now boasts one of Sweden’s best portrait galleries. 

There are approximately 55 ski resorts in Sweden, and when the conditions are right, you can’t really go wrong with any of them. One of the nearer ones to Stockholm is Salen, which is 5 hours away and offers a range of family, beginner and intermediate skiing and boarding. 

Gothenburg is Sweden’s second largest city and is approximately 5 hours from Stockholm. There’s something for everyone with the Garden Society of Gothenburg, the Volvo Museum, the Liseberg Theme Park and the Gothenburg Botanical Garden. 

Best times of year to visit Stockholm

Summer is arguably the best time to visit Stockholm, as even though it is the busy tourism season, it’s also the warmest time of year with daily highs around 65-70 degrees Fahrenheit. In fall, the daily averages drop from the mid-50s down to around the high-30s later in the season.

Come winter, the city is a great escape for snow fans but can get quite cold with daily averages just below freezing. Spring, from March to May, sees the slow return of the warmer weather, increasing from the low-30s to daily averages of around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Home to Ikea, minimalist design, H&M and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Stockholm is Sweden’s cosmopolitan capital. Yet despite being one of the most modern cities in the world, Stockholm clings tight to its traditions and has much to offer the motorhome traveller. 
Water is everywhere, with canals and pedestrian bridges connecting the 14 islands that make up the city. Lake Mälaren flows into the Baltic Sea and passes the Stockholm archipelago with some 24,000 islands and islets.

There are several companies that offer RVs for rent. Many of their websites are predominantly Swedish, yet if you call, they should be able to help you.

Touring Cars have luxury motorhomes in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark. They do specials on one-way travel and have 30 years’ experience.

Pure Motorhomes have a great personal service, where your camper is delivered directly to Stockholm Airport, ready for pick-up. Or if you prefer, take a taxi to the depot and get full training on how to handle the vehicle. They have smaller and larger models, with budget and more expensive, luxury options.  

Pure Motorhomes and McRent Motorhomes

Pure Motorhomes and McRent Motorhomes in Stockholm offer a large fleet of RVs with options for all style of traveller. Those looking for a small motorhome can rent either a fully equipped van with all the features of an RV, or they can opt for a compact motorhome designed for two. The Family Standard and Compact Luxury Globebus from Pure both have sleeping space for four, are only a year or two old and have small kitchens and bathrooms on board. Groups with children can consider the Family Plus Sunlight, Comfort Standard T, or Comfort Plus, which cater to groups of two adults plus one or more children. These two brands operate from the same location at Industrivägen 3, 746 40, Bålsta, which is about 38 kilometres from Arlanda Airport or 45 kilometres from central Stockholm. You can book a transfer to get there for a price of SEK750 for up to four people, or you can take a taxi, which will cost approximately SEK1,200. The branch is open 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 10am to 3pm on Saturdays. If you are late returning your Stockholm motorhome rental, you will be charged SEK1,000 for every hour you are overdue. 

Touring Motorhomes

Touring Motorhomes is a Northern European company with a Stockholm branch at Måby Industriområde, Måby Leden, Märsta. That’s only about 5 kilometres from Arlanda International Airport, and Touring Motorhomes offers complimentary transfers to and from the airport. They also offer free transfers to and from airport area hotels, or paid transfers from Stockholm city downtown hotels for 169 Euros. Simply request the service when you make your booking. You can pick up or drop off your motorhome at any time of the day or night, provided you book in advance. If you are planning to pick up or return after 6pm or before 8am, note that there is a 149 Euro fee. The selection available at Touring Motorhomes is categorised into small, medium, large, family, and luxury, so you can easily pick which RV is most suitable for your trip. The luxury motorhomes are designed for two to four people and have added features such as televisions and air conditioning for an extra-comfortable holiday. Motorhomes in the small category are made for travelling pairs or couples and are a little easier to drive and park as they are more compact. 

Handy tips for camping with the Swedes:

• To stay at a Swedish campsite, you sometimes need a camping card, which can be bought online. The most widely accepted card is the Camping Key Europe.

• Like most of Scandinavia, you pay for the showers in camping grounds. Ask at reception for coins. 

• Swedes are known for their planning. Not just weeks, but months ahead. Make sure you book any activities you’re interested in.

• At midsummer Sweden closes down. Factories, offices and schools are closed as Swedes retreat to countryside cottages or gather in gardens to celebrate the season.