Hertz - Renting in Sweden

I will be in Sweden for a week and would like to rent a car for the weekend. Does anyone know of any coupons or codes that will work abroad? Does anyone think that I am crazy to rent a car in Sweden? I can drive just fine in France( but I speak French). I will never drive again in Italy, but Sweden seems pretty calm.
thanks

What happened in Italy??

I think that if you're worried about the drivers in Sweden, you'll probably find that they are pretty conservative, sober and law abiding.

Haven't rented in Sweden but have rented four times at the Oslo Airport in Norway. Some things to watch for:
1. Car rentals are very expensive in Norway and Hertz is highest of all the agencies. But you have the Hertz safety cushion. Winter driving in Norway results in a special surcharge, probably same in Sweden.
2. Norway Hertz won't accept any coupons/codes in Norway. Might not be that way in Sweden -- do talk with the International desk.
3. We get fullsize and it is always either a VW Passat or BMW. Always in excellent shape. Have to go through special telephone reservation process to ensure an automatic. They call you back after a few days.
4. Our credit card is charged in advance. That was a problem once when we tried to return a day early in Oslo at our hotel rather than returning to the airport. They charged us again but Hertz straightened it out once we were home.
5. Everyone we dealt with at Hertz spoke good English.
6. Roads are well-marked and we had no problems finding anything.
7. Do read up on the traffic rules for Sweden. They will give you Swedish parking rules, words for parking lots, gas station instructions, etc. Very often, in smaller towns, parking rules are not obvious -- we got a ticket for not paying in a lot where it wasn't obvious that payment was required. And it was more than $100 for just a few hours in a sleepy village.
8. Drivers are definitely polite and obey speed limits. In the Norwegian countryside, we found no speed demons -- just the opposite ;)

Enjoy!

8. Drivers are definitely polite and obey speed limits. In the Norwegian countryside, we found no speed demons -- just the opposite ;)


This is true in Norway, the speeding penalties there are severe.
Not so in Sweden, where 20-30 km/h above the speed limit is the norm, at least in Stockholm and Malmö. As for politeness, I would compare it to say Boston.
Be aware that you must stop when a pedestrian wants to cross the street at a zebra crossing.

As for politeness, I would compare it to say Boston.


Really? That's not good then. Boston drivers are pretty rude.

What happened in Italy? Oh God, what didn't. We did the European vacation- circling the same thing- in Florence for 45 minutes. The Vespas were terrifying- old people, teenages- flying in front of the car at every turn.
I think I may try to do this rental. The train is $200 per person so a weekend rental might be the ticket. Wish me luck!

What happened in Italy? Oh God, what didn't. We did the European vacation- circling the same thing- in Florence for 45 minutes. The Vespas were terrifying- old people, teenages- flying in front of the car at every turn.
I think I may try to do this rental. The train is $200 per person so a weekend rental might be the ticket. Wish me luck!

I'm sure Sweden will be a bit more sedate. Good luck!