Gothenburg travel guide
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You're Going to Love Gothenburg
With a population of 504.084, Gothenburg is the largest city in Västra Götaland, Sweden by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Gothenburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Gothenburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gothenburg in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gothenburg, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Gothenburg
Plane
When flying to Gothenburg, you’ll arrive at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Gothenburg from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 55m.
Train
Located 0.3 km from the city center, Gothenburg Central is the busiest station in Gothenburg. Another popular train station is Gothenburg Partille, located 9 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Gothenburg is to pick up a car rental from Malmö, which is about 242 km from Gothenburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Malmö.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Gothenburg using FlixBus or Vy Bus. From Oslo, the bus ride to Gothenburg takes 330 km and will cost you around $16. From Malmö, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 330 km. The most popular bus station is Gothenburg Korsvägen, located 1.5 km from downtown Gothenburg. Gothenburg Operan is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Gothenburg
Where to stay in Gothenburg
From 5-star hotels such as the Elite Plaza Hotel to great affordable options like the Sure Hotel by Best Western Center, Gothenburg offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Aston Villa Hotell and Comfort Hotel City. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Gothenburg, with prices from $18 to $224 per night. Örgryte-Härlanda is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Gothenburg are about 66% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Centrum - In Gothenburg’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Sure Hotel by Best Western Allen, Hotel Pigalle and Clarion Collection Hotel Mektagonen.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gothenburg
Most booked hotels in Gothenburg
Renting a car in Gothenburg
Renting a car in Gothenburg costs $43 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Gothenburg Landvetter.
Expect to pay $6.70 per gallon in Gothenburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $80.40 and $107.20. The most frequently booked car type in Gothenburg is Standard (Volvo XC40 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Skoda Kodiaq or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Gothenburg
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$22/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$36/day