Road Genius compares campervan and motorhome rentals across multiple suppliers so you can find the right vehicle for your trip. Malmö sits at the south tip of Sweden and is only 30 minutes across the Öresund Bridge from Copenhagen, making either city a good pick-up point. The region has mild summers, reliable ferry connections and easy access to the beaches of Skåne and the lakes of Småland.
Period | Avg High °C/°F | Good? |
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Mar–May | 10 °C / 50 °F | Cool but flowers bloom |
Jun–Aug | 21 °C / 70 °F | Best weather, long days |
Sep–Nov | 11 °C / 52 °F | Good for hiking, fewer crowds |
Dec–Feb | 3 °C / 37 °F | Short days, icy roads |
Urban speed limits are 50 km/h (31 mph) unless a sign shows lower. Rural roads allow 90 km/h (56 mph) and motorways 110–120 km/h (68–75 mph).
Keep low-beam headlights on at all times. This is required by Swedish law.
The Öresund Bridge charges a toll. License plates are scanned automatically and you pay at the booth or online within 48 hours.
Winter tires are required 1 December–31 March when winter conditions exist.
Sweden's legal blood-alcohol limit is 0.02%. Police conduct random breath tests.
Many streets in central Malmö have height-restricted parking garages. Open-air parking spots fill early.
Place | Hook-ups | Pros | Cons |
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First Camp Sibbarp (Malmö) | Full | Waterfront, playgrounds, bus to city | Books out 6+ weeks ahead in summer |
Ställplats Luftkastellet | Water+Electric | 15 min walk to Öresund Bridge viewpoint, easy bus connection | No showers, exposed to wind |
Lomma Harbor Motorhome Area | None | Free, beach cafés nearby | Max length 8 m, no services |
Barsebäckstrand Camping | Full | Quiet forest sites, good for Kullaberg day trip | 30 km north of Malmö |
Falsterbo-Ljunghusen Camping | Water+Electric | Wide sandy beach, bird-watching | Narrow approach road, limit 10 m vehicles |
Motorway Rest Area "Rastplats Spillepengen" | None | 24 h toilets, legal 1-night stay | Traffic noise, no hook-ups |
Strong crosswinds can require speed reductions on the Öresund Bridge. Follow the variable speed signs.
Summer brings mosquitoes and ticks in coastal forests. Carry repellent and check skin after hikes.
Sweden uses emergency number 112 for police, fire and ambulance.
Non-urgent medical advice in English is available 24 hours via 1177 (phone or website).
Many car parks in Malmö switch to residential permit only between 00:00 and 06:00. Signs read "Boendeparkering".
Cash is rarely accepted. Tolls, fuel and campgrounds prefer card payment or the mobile app "Swish".