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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gothenburg has to offer.
When to visit Gothenburg
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gothenburg in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gothenburg, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Gothenburg
Plane
When flying to Gothenburg, you’ll arrive at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Gothenburg from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 26h 40m.
Train
FlixTrain is the only carrier operating train routes to Gothenburg. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Gothenburg Central is the busiest station in Gothenburg. Another popular train station is Gothenburg Partille, located 5 miles from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gothenburg, including FlixBus, Vy Bus and Vy. From Oslo, the bus ride to Gothenburg takes 210 miles and will cost you around S$ 64. From Malmö, the ticket costs about S$ 75 for a journey of 215 miles. The most popular bus station is Gothenburg Korsvägen, located 0.9 miles from the city centre of Gothenburg. Gothenburg Operan is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.
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 S$ 120 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 200 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Aston Villa Hotell and Kvibergs Vandrarhem - Hostel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Gothenburg, with prices from S$ 24 to S$ 300 per night. Örgryte-Härlanda is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Gothenburg are about 73% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Centrum - In Gothenburg’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Pigalle, Clarion Collection Hotel Mektagonen and Hotel Royal.
Majorna-Linné - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Spar Hotel Majorna, Slottsskogens Hostel and Goteborgs Mini-Hotel - Hostel. The average nightly price for a double room in Majorna-Linné is S$ 103.
Where to stay in popular areas of Gothenburg
Most booked hotels in Gothenburg
Hiring a car in Gothenburg
Expect to pay S$ 2.42 per litre in Gothenburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 29.01 and S$ 38.67. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Gothenburg, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Gothenburg
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
S$ 33/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 44/day