Camper Van & RV Rental in Gothenburg

The best time to rent a camper van or RV in Gothenburg is between May and September when the temperatures are between 60° and 70°. The warmest months are July and August. In August, the annual music festival Way Out West takes place in Slottsskogen Park (Castle Forest). Fans of heavy metal music should visit in June and July as there are many interesting metal festivals taking place such as Metal Town Festival.

Fall to spring is not the best time to visit in terms of weather due to rain. On the other hand, this is a great time to visit Sweden from a culinary point of view because it’s the best time to enjoy freshly caught delicacies from the sea, including crabs, mussels, or oysters. Tip: Lobster from western Sweden is considered some of the best in the world!

When you rent a camper van in Gothenburg, you’ll need to find somewhere to fill your fresh water at the beginning of your trip and empty the grey water at the end.

Gas stations often have a fresh water tap where you can fill up, although we recommend not using the hose provided, as it’s not guaranteed to be free of contaminants. Instead, use a water canister to fill the fresh water tank. You can also buy large bottles of water from grocery stores for this purpose.

Unlike the U.S. and other European countries that have plenty of RV service sites, Sweden has fewer camper van services where you can empty your grey water. It’s best to do this at your campground after the final night of your road trip.

Before you return your roadsurfer camper van, you can refill with diesel and AdBlue at one of these convenient gas stations near our location here:

• Bilia Sisjön Tanka, Norra Långebergsg. 1, 421 32 Västra Frölunda

Please note: The AdBlue service station information provided is for guidance only and is provided without warranty of any kind; customers are advised to check the information for accuracy on their own responsibility, as roadsurfer assumes no liability for the accuracy or timeliness of the information.

Excellent public transportation in Gothenburg means that wherever you park, it’s easy to get around. If you’re camping outside the city, it may be easiest to head to your local station and take the train into Gothenburg, but if you’d like to drive into the city, here are some options for parking during the day:

• Ullevigatan Parking, 411 40 Göteborg
• Parkgatan, 411 38 Göteborg

There are no highway or freeway tolls in Sweden. However, there is a city toll in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Essingeleden, and your license plate number with be automatically recorded. The fees depend on the time and date. The same happens at the Motala and Sundsvall bridges. EPASS24 takes care of the billing. The exception is the Oresund Bridge, where you can pay directly before crossing. The best solution for the electronic fees is to create an EPASS24 account at the start of your journey so that you can make automatic payments. Important: When creating the EPASS24 account, click on “Rental” and carefully enter your travel time with your roadsurfer. We are not responsible if you incur additional costs due to a subsequent driver.

Stock up on food and supplies for your road trip from Gothenburg at one of the grocery stores close to the roadsurfer station. There is a Maxi ICA, a Lidl, and a Coop, all within a 5-minute drive. If you’re looking for anything else, including clothing, electronics, blankets, or a pharmacy, these can all be found at the 421 shopping center in which the Maxi ICA is located.

1. Maxi ICA grocery store, Lona Knapes gata 1, 421 32 Västra Frölunda
2. BaraBraMat (zero waste and health foods), August Barks gata 30A, 421 32 Västra Frölunda
3. 421 Shopping Center, Lona Knapes gata 1, 421 32 Västra Frölunda
4. Lidl grocery store, Distansgatan 40, 421 72 Västra Frölunda
5. Coop grocery store, Hantverksvägen 2, 436 33 Askim

If you need to refuel yourself after picking up your camper van rental, there are a couple of cafes near the roadsurfer station where you can get a hot drink and something to eat. There is also a cafe in the Maxi ICA grocery store listed above, which is convenient if you’re going there to buy food.

1. Espresso House, Frölunda torg, 421 44 Västra Frölunda – 7-min drive
2. Gringo Nordic Coffee Roasters, Varholmsgatan 12, 414 74 Göteborg – 8-min drive