🇩🇰 Drive Denmark with Confidence
Drive safely in Denmark. Respect cyclists and know the bridge tolls.
Do You Need an IDP in Denmark?
Recommended — Helpful for Rental and Police Checks
Non-EU drivers should carry an IDP in Denmark. While Danish law accepts foreign licenses for short stays, rental companies frequently request an IDP. Danish police appreciate the standardized translation during any roadside check.
Key Warning
Denmark has some of the strongest cyclist priority rules in Europe. Dedicated bike lanes run along most urban roads, and cyclists have right of way when you turn across a bike lane. Failure to yield carries heavy fines.
Driving Rules in Denmark
Drive on the Right
Denmark drives on the right. Roundabouts are common and vehicles inside have priority. Use indicators when exiting roundabouts.
Oresund Bridge
The Oresund Bridge connects Denmark to Sweden. Tolls are approximately DKK 355 (about €48) for a standard car. Pay at the toll booth or use BroPas for discounts.
Cycling Priority
Cyclists are everywhere in Danish cities. Always check bike lanes before turning right. Opening a car door into a cyclist carries fines up to DKK 1,500.
Speed Limits
Urban: 50 km/h. Rural: 80 km/h. Motorway: 130 km/h. Speed cameras are widespread. Fines are proportional to income for serious offenses.
Renting a Car in Denmark
What you need to know before picking up your rental vehicle.
Required Documents
IDP (non-EU), valid license, passport, credit card. Minimum age 20–23 depending on company. Young driver surcharge is common.
Typical Costs
Compact from DKK 300–500/day (€40–67). Insurance included in most packages. Fuel around DKK 12–13/liter.
Top Rental Companies
Europcar — Copenhagen Airport. Sixt — Multiple Danish cities. Enterprise — Good rates for longer rentals.
“The Sixt counter at Copenhagen Airport asked for my IDP before anything else. I showed the RoadSeal digital version and was on the road within 15 minutes. Copenhagen to Skagen was one of the best drives of my life.”
Get Your IDP for Denmark — From $29
Delivered digitally in as little as 2 hours. Physical copy shipped worldwide. Valid for 1 year.
Apply Now →Denmark IDP FAQ
EU license holders do not need an IDP. Non-EU visitors are recommended to carry one as rental companies often require it and police appreciate the standardized format during checks.
A standard car crossing costs approximately DKK 355 (about 48 EUR). You can pay at the toll booth with card or get a BroPas subscription for discounted rates.
Yes. Cyclists have strong priority in Denmark. Always check bike lanes before turning right, and never open your car door without checking for approaching cyclists.