Campervan Hire Sweden

Compare several campervan hire companies at once with Camper Champ. Gothenburg, Stockholm and Malmo are among the most popular entry points for motorhome trips in Sweden.

Sweden seems like it was made for campervans, with endlessly stunning landscapes and a large variety of friendly campsites—but motorhome 'wild camping' is not covered by the Right of Public Access and you must follow parking rules and local restrictions.

The cost of hiring a campervan in Sweden ranges from about €130/day to €220/day for most motorhomes. Prices can vary beyond that depending on seasonality, vehicle type and pickup/dropoff location.

The cost of hiring a campervan in Sweden varies from 790 to around 2200 SEK per day and can depend on several factors:

1. Time of the year: Peak travel seasons like summer (June–August) can increase hire rates.
2. Duration of the hire: Longer hires may get a discounted daily rate.
3. Size and type of the campervan: Larger or more luxurious vehicles will cost more.
4. Extras: Insurance add-ons (e.g., excess reduction), kilometre allowances, kitchen equipment, bedding and GPS could add to the cost.
5. Pick-up and drop-off locations: There might be additional fees if you pick up and drop off the campervan at different locations.

Camper Champ is a useful resource for comparing campervan prices across various hire companies providing up-to-date information about availability and specifics of different campervan options.

During peak travel season, when demand is high, prices will likely be higher. In Sweden, peak travel season typically includes the summer months (June, July, and August), when the weather is warm and the days are long.

Therefore, you may find lower prices during the off-peak season. In Sweden, this would be during the colder months or outside of major holidays. This can include late autumn, winter, and early spring. However, keep in mind that Sweden can be very cold during these months, and not all routes or camping sites may be accessible.

You should always check with specific rental companies for their current rates and any seasonal discounts they may offer. Also, booking well in advance can secure better rates, regardless of the season. Lastly, keep in mind that prices can vary depending on other factors, such as the size and type of the vehicle, the duration of the rental, and any extras included.

Hiring a motorhome for your holiday in Sweden is an easy way to reduce travel costs, as you don’t have to fork out for a hire car, and campsites across the country are always cheaper than hotels. Stretch your budget even further by following these top tips to save money on a campervan holiday in Sweden:

1. Book Your Holiday Early: Both campervan hire companies and campsites offer Early Bird Discounts if you book well in advance.
2. Sleep For Free When Possible: Wild Camping is generally allowed in Sweden under the right of public access (Allemansrätten), but it has important restrictions; short stays away from private homes and cultivated land are usually permitted, and local rules and nature protection areas may prohibit camping.
3. Become Your Own Chef: Eating at a restaurant for every meal can rapidly shrink your budget. Cook food in your campervan or at a campsite kitchen to save on meal costs.
4. Travel With Friends: Split the costs of your campervan hire and all your campsites when you travel with more people.

Summer is the best season in Sweden, with average temperatures of 17°C in Stockholm and 12°C above the Arctic Circle. In the country's north, you will also find long summer days, with up to 24 hours of continuous daylight. The warmer weather and longer days mean you can spend more time exploring and sightseeing across the country.

Winter in Sweden is highlighted by skiing, trekking across frozen landscapes, and seeing the Northern Lights. The downside is the weather, with freezing temperatures of -2°C in Stockholm. Winter in northern Sweden is the inverse of summer, with some days having 0 hours of daylight and average temperatures of -10°C.

Spring and Autumn are the cheapest times to travel as fewer tourists are in the country. Average temperatures in these seasons range from 0°C to 8°C in the south and -1°C to -7°C up north.

If you’re starting in Stockholm and staying around the south and middle of the country, then you only need one week to experience both urban and rural Sweden. For trips up to Lapland and the northern National Parks, you would need two weeks to give yourself time to see it all.

If you’re ambitious enough to spend one month in the Swedish wilderness, you will get to visit all of Sweden’s best towns and parks while fully immersing yourself in the colourful culture.

Most motorways and roads are free to use in Sweden, but you may need to pay congestion tax when driving in parts of Stockholm and Gothenburg, plus infrastructure charges on certain bridges (e.g., Motalabron in Motala and Sundsvallsbron in Sundsvall). These charges are set in SEK and can vary by time of day (and, for Stockholm, by season), so it’s best to check the official rate tables before you travel.

Charges are collected automatically (e.g., via camera systems). Hire companies typically pass these charges on to customers and may add an administration fee.

You can park your campervan in almost any spot in Sweden during the day unless it is specifically marked as a ‘No Motorhome Allowed’ zone. Parking is usually free in the countryside, but city car parks can be expensive, with an average cost of £2 to £7 per hour depending on the size of the city.

Wild camping (tent camping under the Right of Public Access) is legal in Sweden, but this does not mean you can camp anywhere in a motorhome. Driving or parking on natural terrain/off-road is generally prohibited, and you must follow local parking rules and signage for where (and how long) you can stop for the night. If you stay overnight in a public parking space, keep everything inside the vehicle (no chairs, tables, awnings, etc.) so it remains 'parking' rather than 'camping'.

You don’t have access to any amenities or water and power when you stop overnight outside campsites, so it’s often easier to book campsites for most of your trip and use rest areas or ställplatser for occasional overnight stops once you’ve stocked up on supplies.

There are 31 National Parks in Sweden, and many are deep in the wilderness with no convenient campsites nearby, so it can be a challenge to find a good place to stay. To help you plan your holiday, we’ve found the best National Parks for camping across Northern, Central, and Southern Sweden:

National Parks in Northern Sweden

Padjelanta is Sweden’s largest National Park, and it is considered one of the best places to visit in the country for hikers. Sprawling over the Swedish highlands, Padjelanta is a blend of lakes, meadows, and mountains, with a wide variety of walking routes. If you’re up for the challenge, you can attempt the 140 km Padjelanta Hiking Trail down the length of the park. Sarek and Stora Sjöfallet are two more northern parks renowned for their wild beauty. Sarek is one of Sweden’s original national parks (established in 1909) and is reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. Stora Sjöfallet is focused around the powerful Stour Muorkkegårttje waterfall.

The best base for all three of these parks is the Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Lodge, where you can sleep in a stunning mountainside pitch for £28 a night, plus a small fee for electricity and access to a service centre, which includes toilets, showers, a kitchen, a washing machine, and a sauna.

Abisko National Park is one of Sweden’s northernmost reserves, bordered by Torneträsk Lake and surrounded by tall mountains, with Slåttatjåkka standing out as the highest peak. For free motorhome parking near Abisko, stay in Kiruna, or stop in Tornehamn, which has fewer spaces but allows guests to empty their wastewater and use a public toilet.

National Parks in Central Sweden

Sonfjället National Park is a forest and mountain park home to the biggest population of brown bears in Sweden. Other elusive wildlife in Sonfjället includes the Eurasian Lynx, the majestic moose (or elk), and packs of grey wolves. Stay near the entrance to the park at Hede Camping, a rural site that provides powered sites for £27 a day, plus access to an amenities block with a toilet and shower, laundry and kitchen facilities, and a sauna. During the summer season, the campsite also offers a heated outdoor pool and waterslide, mini golf, and kayaks for a small additional fee.

The nearby Fulufjället National Park features jagged cliffs and a spectacular waterfall. Sleep on the edge of the wild in Gördalens Camping, at a £35-a-night powered site. Tivedens National Park is highlighted by its vast lakes, towering boulders, and kilometres of hiking trails. Camping Tiveden is a lakeside camp near the park with an on-site restaurant and shop, offering powered sites for £28 per day. All the usual amenities are offered here, including cooking and washing facilities, a sauna, and kayak hire.

The closest National Park to Stockholm is Tyresta, a peaceful wooded lake-filled area. There aren’t any campsites surrounding Tyresta, so it’s best to take a day trip to the park while staying in Stockholm. Check our 'Campervan-friendly Campsites' list below to find out where to sleep in the capital.

National Parks in Southern Sweden

Store Mosse is a flat, marshy park where thin wooden boardwalks act as your guide to the diverse hiking trails scattered across the wetlands. For £24 to £30 a night, depending on the season, you can stay in a powered site at the shaded Värnamo Camping, with access to a toilet, showers, a kitchenette, and laundry services. A small on-site shop sells essentials, and the campsite activities include a bowling alley, a mini golf course, and a lakeside beach.

The Stenshuvud National Park is nestled near Sweden’s southern tip, near the Baltic Sea. Steshuvud is the perfect summer park for coastal walks and seaside fun, with golden sand, rocky bluffs, and shaded trails. The waterfront Kiviks Camping, in the heart of Hanö Bay, has powered sites with communal toilet, shower, kitchen, and laundry facilities, for £20 to £30 a day, depending on the season. The camp also has a small shop, a mini golf course, a playground, and bike hire.

The Allemansrätten, or ‘Right of Public Access’, means that entry into all National Parks and other wild spaces is free in Sweden. Free parking is also provided at most National Parks, with the others having affordable privately-owned car parks nearby.