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SEAT Arona
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$65.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$65.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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BYD Seal
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$73.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Audi Q3
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$93.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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Peugeot 2008
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$73.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Electric
Volkswagen ID.3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$76.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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Electric
Skoda Elroq
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$82.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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Audi A3
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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Volkswagen Golf STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$82.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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Bilkompani
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Skoda Octavia STW
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$86.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Kia Ceed STW
or similar Compact Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$86.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Electric
Cupra Tavascan
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$93.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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Electric
Volkswagen ID.7
or similar Standard Elite Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$99.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Volkswagen Passat STW
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$99.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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Audi A4 STW
or similar Premium Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$101.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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Volkswagen Tiguan
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$104.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Downtown
Bilkompani
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Audi A6 STW
or similar Luxury Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$110.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Bilkompani
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$113.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Peugeot 5008 5+2
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$115.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Downtown
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
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Volkswagen Caravelle
or similar Luxury Van
Automatic
9
A/C
5
$194.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Bilkompani
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Bilkompani
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 17 cities near Kalmar
- Top 9 locations near Kalmar
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Kalmar and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Kalmar in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Swedish, Finnish
Currency
SEK
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+46
Average car rental price
$82 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
3–50 km/h
or
2–31 mph
Speed limit out of town
60–120 km/h
or
37–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Average gas price
$1.87 per liter or $7.08 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.74 per liter or $6.59 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.25 per liter or $8.52 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Top 17 cities near Kalmar
- Växjöfrom $42.57 per day97.1 km / 60.34 miles away
- Visbyfrom $78.85 per day158.5 km / 98.49 miles away
- Linköpingfrom $50.84 per day198.9 km / 123.59 miles away
- Halmstadfrom $45.85 per day211.9 km / 131.67 miles away
- Lundfrom $59.71 per day221.2 km / 137.45 miles away
- Helsingborgfrom $50.70 per day232.1 km / 144.22 miles away
- Nyköpingfrom $58.99 per day235.2 km / 146.15 miles away
- Malmöfrom $41.13 per day237.2 km / 147.39 miles away
- Gothenburgfrom $41.57 per day286.9 km / 178.27 miles away
- Stockholmfrom $30.27 per day313.8 km / 194.99 miles away
- Vasterasfrom $50.95 per day332 km / 206.3 miles away
- Sundsvallfrom $42.22 per day644.8 km / 400.66 miles away
- Östersundfrom $45.16 per day731.6 km / 454.6 miles away
- Umeafrom $82.90 per day825.9 km / 513.19 miles away
- Luleåfrom $49.78 per day1,040.5 km / 646.54 miles away
- Gallivarefrom $86.72 per day1,185.7 km / 736.76 miles away
- Kirunafrom $86.72 per day1,259.4 km / 782.55 miles away
Top 9 locations near Kalmar
- Visby Airportfrom $78.85 per day164.5 km / 102.22 miles away
- Linköping City Airportfrom $54.43 per day197.7 km / 122.85 miles away
- Malmö Airportfrom $47.14 per day222.3 km / 138.13 miles away
- Malmö Central Train Stationfrom $45.61 per day237.4 km / 147.51 miles away
- Stockholm Skavsta Airportfrom $62.59 per day238.6 km / 148.26 miles away
- Stena Line Gothenburg Ferry Terminal289.5 km / 179.89 miles away
- Stockholm Arlanda Airportfrom $41.67 per day344.9 km / 214.31 miles away
- Ostersund Airportfrom $45.35 per day732.9 km / 455.4 miles away
- Kiruna Airportfrom $95.72 per day1,257.1 km / 781.13 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Kalmar (Downtown)
5 rental locations
B
Kalmar Oxhagen
2 rental locations
C
Kalmar Central Train Station
3 rental locations
When to book in Kalmar and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kalmar?
Car rental prices in Kalmar vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month May | |
| A good deal $71 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Kalmar
$156
$78
$0
Jan
$125
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
$142
in May
May
$35
in June
Jun
$62
in July
Jul
$51
in August
Aug
$40
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
$46
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kalmar is June (when prices average $35.10 per day). This is 60% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $142.08).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Kalmar?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Kalmar is July, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Kalmar by pick-up date relative to the average
3.6
1.8
0
Jan
0.3 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
3.3 times in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
1.2 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Kalmar?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Kalmar
13
7
0
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
1 day in May
May
12 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
9 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
7 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 4 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $66 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Renault Captur | 4 | Medium car |
| Europcar | SEAT Arona | 4 | Small car |
| Avis | Peugeot 5008 5+2 | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Volvo EX40 | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Volvo EX30 | 5 | SUV |
| Avis | BYD Seal | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Renault Captur | 4 | Medium car |
| Avis | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during June, starting at $35 for an Economy car and highest in May, when economy cars start at $142. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Kalmar is July, while the least popular month is February.
Kalmar hosts: SIXT, Avis, Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz, GreenMotion, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Kalmar Airport (KLR) is typically 11.91% more expensive than in Kalmar (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Keddy (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$82
Lowest daily price
$66
Total cars available
56
Top 7 suppliers in Kalmar in 2026
SIXT
3 locations
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
Most popular location
Scheelegatan 9
Avis
2 locations
8.6
Very Good
5 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$74–$115
per day
Most popular location
Scheelegatan 6, Kalmar, 39238
Thrifty
2 locations
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$42–$1,287
per day
Most popular location
Galggatan 3
Europcar
3 locations
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$66–$205
per day
Most popular location
Stationsgatan, 392 92 Kalmar
Hertz
2 locations
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.8
$31–$769
per day
Most popular location
Kalmar Airport, Flygplatsvägen 32, 392 41 Kalmar, Sweden
GreenMotion
1 location
8.2
Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
7.6
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
7.7
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
Dragonvägen 1, 392 39 Kalmar
Keddy
3 locations
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
Most popular location
Kalmar Centralstation
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