Parking in Denmark

Parking disc, payment and local rules

Before leaving your SIXT rental car, always check the parking signs where you are parked. In Denmark, some parking areas require a parking disc, some require payment, and some may require both.

Parking disc

A parking disc, called a P-skive in Danish, shows when you arrived.

Many SIXT rental cars have an electronic parking disc that sets the time automatically. If the car has a manual parking disc, you must set it yourself before leaving the car.

Set the parking disc to the next quarter hour after you arrived.

Example:

If you park at 13:07, set it to 13:15.

If you park at 09:51, set it to 10:00.

Paid parking

In many city centres, public car parks and private parking areas, you may need to pay for parking.

Always check whether you need to:

Pay for parking

Set the parking disc

Register the license plate

Follow a time limit

A parking disc does not replace payment. If payment is required, you must pay even if the parking disc is set correctly.

Common mistakes to avoid

Forgetting to set the parking disc

Setting the wrong arrival time

Paying for the wrong license plate or parking zone

Assuming a short stop is free

Leaving the car after the paid parking time has expired

If parking rules are not followed

If the parking disc is missing, set incorrectly or not visible, or if parking payment has not been completed correctly, you may receive a parking fine or control fee.

Parking fines and control fees are issued by local authorities or private parking operators and cannot be cancelled by SIXT.

Need help?

Our SIXT Denmark team will be happy to explain the basics before you start your journey.

Email: info@sixt.dk

Important information

This guide is provided as general service information for SIXT customers. Parking rules, payment requirements, time limits and control fees may vary depending on the location, municipality and parking operator.

Always check the local parking signs, payment instructions and applicable rules before leaving the car.

SIXT cannot be held responsible for parking fines, control fees or other charges resulting from incorrect parking, missing payment, incorrect use of a parking disc or changes in local parking regulations.