Kalmar Car Hire

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A chic, charming and compact city in Sweden’s southeast close to the Baltic Sea, Kalmar has a population of around 36,500 people and is the capital of Kalmar County. Oozing with fascinating history, this is home to the iconic Kalmar Slott castle and the legendary Lansmuseum. It’s also a short hop from the island of Öland via ferry or on foot across the bridge. A fabulous location with fairy-tale scenery, this is a stunning place to stroll around discovering one unique attraction after another, enjoy refreshments in pretty cafes, hide away in comfy hotels, and embrace warm hospitality from locals. It’s also the ideal springboard for exploring the coastal and interior attractions of the surrounding countryside by car and no one makes Kalmar car hire easier than Enjoy Travel.

An economy car like a Skoda Fabia costs €38.74 per day here if you book off-season, a Volkswagen Golf is €41.06 a day and a Skoda Octavia Combi ̶ ideal for throwing large bags in the boot ̶ is €44.93 a day. Hiring a car with Enjoytravel.com is swift and secure ̶ select your favourite deal from a fab choice in a couple of clicks and pick up your ride on arrival. For Kalmar car rental that’s calm and collected, look no further!

• Guide
• History
• Eating out
• Transport

Guide to Kalmar

An interesting city that seamlessly blends a fascinating history with modern dynamism, Kalmar is characterised by winding cobbled streets, ancient buildings, galleries, shops and restaurants. This is a university town with an airport just ten minutes’ drive away which has attracted several multinational organisations to its commercial areas, and offers a mix of culture, art, design and entertainment to guests. Inhabited since the Stone Age, the Kalmar Union treaty was signed here in 1397 and this united Sweden, Denmark and Norway under one monarch until 1623.

Things to do in Kalmar

Kalmar Slott is still the main attraction here and its dungeons, drawbridge and tall turrets are always worth taking in, but don’t miss the Lansmuseum with its excellent exhibition on the warship Kronan, which sank back in 1676. If you’re travelling with kids in tow, drive around 10 miles west of Kalmar to World of Dinosaurs, where children can enter an exciting prehistorical world of games and activities surrounded by realistic recreations of these magnificent beasts.

Eating out in Kalmar

Foodies in Kalmar have several delectable eateries to choose from. Gröna Stugan serves classic dishes like tender New Zealand lamb, Ming Palace is the place for quality Cantonese fare with veggie options and at Kallaren Kronan you can try Swedish heritage dishes like crayfish and salmon poached in wine.

Transport in Kalmar

Kalmar Airport (KLR) is a short drive from the city and Enjoy Travel partners with a range of reliable car hire providers there.

Public transport in and around the city is mainly by bus and the Kalmar Ianstrafik operator runs a fairly reliable service.

You drive on the right and overtake on the left in Sweden.