Stockholm

Bike

Cycling is an attractive option and there are many bikepaths. On a bike, a journey across central Stockholm' will take no longer than 30 minutes and can be faster than travelling by subway or car. There are cycle paths along most major streets and drivers are generally considerate towards cyclists. In winter, when paths can be covered by ice, extra care should be taken. Bikepaths have a bicycle painted on the ground and/or round blue signs with a white bike. Make sure you bike on the right hand side of the street, just as the cars.

Stockholm City Bikes

(http://www.stockholmcityb...). In the summer months, you can use the city-operated bike loan service by purchasing a key-card. Bike stands throughout the city allows you to pick up a bike in one stand and leave it in another. A three-day minimum period key-card costs 165SEK and a season pass costs 300SEK. You may not use a bike for more than three hours at a time, but it is possible to switch to a new bike when returning a used one. Key-cards can be bought at an SL Center. (http://www.sl.se/template...). Major hotel in the city will have three-day key-card available for guests at the front desk. Note if you want to register for a key card, you will need proof of ID, for example a passport or driving licence.

BikeSweden AB

(http://www.bikesweden.se) BikeSweden offers a variety of high quality bikes in the center of the city. From mountainbikes to childrens bikes and city bikes. Child carriers and child seats are available. Helmets are included in the rental price. The bikes have at least 7 gears and are maximum of two seasons old. 3 hours from 150 SEK. Full day from 190 SEK. Narvavägen 13-17. Open 10AM-6PM April-October. Call to rent bikes off season +4608-403 07 520, [email protected]

Cykel- & Mopeduthyrningen

Strandvägen, Kajplats 24 T Östermalmtorg or T Karlaplan. Only open in the summer months.

Djurgårdsbrons Sjöcafé

Galärvarvsvägen 2 on DjurgÃ¥rden, just to the right as you cross DjurgÃ¥rdsbron (http://info.aos.se/E/V/ST...). Only open in the summer months. Rents bikes for 250 SEK per day. Also rents roller blades and kayaks.

Gamla Stans Cykel

Stora Nygatan 20 T Gamla Stan (http://www.gamlastanscyke...). Open all year. Rents three speed city bikes for 190 SEK per day or 500 SEK for 3 days.

Servicedepån - Cykelstallet

Scheelegatan 15 T RÃ¥dhuset (http://cykelstallet.se/). Open all year. Rents 3 speed city bikes, 21 speed mountain/hybrids 200 SEK/day, and racers. They have metal-stud snow tyres for winter ice use, but you will have to ask in advance. Helmets are free with the bike, other accessories like panniers can also be rented. Rental period is from 10AM-6PM, full 24 hours, or several days.

Car

Cars driving into or out of central Stockholm between 6:30AM and 6:29PM are charged a congestion tax (http://www.transportstyre...) of 10 to 20 SEK. Some car rental companies charge their customers separately for the cost of toll passages, while others don't. Foreign-registered cars are exempt from the tax. Driving in Stockholm is easy compared to many larger capitals in the world. Just make sure to use your indicators when changing lanes. Fees are not charged at all in July, on holidays such as Sundays or on the day before a holiday such as Saturdays.

Parking is restricted and expensive in the centre of the city and free parking is not often available even in the suburbs except at external shopping centres. It is recommended for peace of mind to make use of SL services to avoid parking and congestion charges.