Umea Airport is the 7th largest airport in the beautiful country of Sweden. Located in Flygplatsvägen, Umea, it is 3.4 miles away from the city's center. Sweden has always been a beautiful Scandinavian Country in Northern Europe.

Stockholm is Sweden's capital city and it is 6 hours 44 minutes away from Umea Airport. It might seem to be a long drive, but being in Sweden, you surely will enjoy the views from the window of your car rental as you drive through the road with the breeze against your face. Hop into your car rental and explore Sweden's picturesque outdoors; but beware of the moose as it is the most dangerous animal in Sweden.

There are a lot of things to do in Sweden as it is the best country to watch the northern lights in. Renting a car has always been the most convenient way to get around a place for the first time; and if you are in Sweden to see the Northern Lights, then you should come during winter, later march or until early April. Car hire drives in Sweden will surely know where the best spots are if you really want to be mesmerized with this natural phenomena.

If your plan is to explore Umea after landing at the Umea Airport, you and your friends can go to Umedalens Skulpturpark, it is the most distinguished sculpture parks in Europe and Västerbottens’ most visited site during summer time. The park is approximately 5 kilometers west from Central Umea. If you want to get closer to nature, you can drive your car hire to Umea's Elk Farm - Älgens Hus. It is from this farm that elk cheese is produced and you can even purchase some to bring back to your hotel.

You always have the option to commute when in Sweden, but there is nothing more fun than to be able to get behind the wheel and drive to places you want to go without having to fall in line waiting for time or bus tickets. Surely, rent a car should be one of the things that you must think about when visiting Sweden. Even if you are landing at Umea Airport, you will still be able to go to Stockholm and other nearby cities in your car rental and be able to make numerous stops even just on the side of the road to take a picture of the wonderful scenery around you.