Copenhagen travel guide
Copenhagen Tourism | Copenhagen Guide
You're Going to Love Copenhagen
With 1.15 million inhabitants, Copenhagen is the most populous city in Denmark. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Copenhagen has to offer.
Where to Eat in Copenhagen
If you’re looking for affordable options, Soho House Copenhagen (44 Havnegade) and Sticks'n'Sushi Tivoli Haven (3 Bernstorffsgade) are great picks.
When to visit Copenhagen
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Copenhagen in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °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 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Copenhagen, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.
How to Get to Copenhagen
Plane
When flying to Copenhagen, you’ll arrive at Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup (CPH), which is located 8 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Copenhagen include Aegean Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa. The shortest flight to Copenhagen from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h 25m.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Copenhagen, followed by DSB. The train journey from Copenhagen to Aalborg takes 4h 36m and costs around C$ 101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about C$ 97 for a 16h 27m trip. Located 1.9 km from the city centre, Copenhagen is the busiest station in Copenhagen. Another popular train station is Copenhagen Østerport, located 1.3 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Copenhagen is to pick up a car rental from Aalborg, which is about 224 km from Copenhagen. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Aalborg.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copenhagen, including FlixBus, Vy Bus and Bus. From Aarhus, the bus ride to Copenhagen takes 338 km and will cost you around C$ 49. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 370 km. The most popular bus station is Copenhagen Carlsberg St., located 4 km from downtown Copenhagen. Copenhagen Indiakaj is also a commonly used station, and is 1.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Copenhagen
Where to stay in Copenhagen
From 5-star hotels such as the NH Collection Copenhagen to great affordable options like the Hotel Bethel, Copenhagen offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 262 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 767 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cityhub Copenhagen and Rent a Room Copenhagen. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Copenhagen, with prices from C$ 45 to C$ 1,572 per night. City Center is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Copenhagen are about 59% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
City Center - In Copenhagen’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include NH Collection Copenhagen, Next House Copenhagen and citizenM Copenhagen Radhuspladsen.
Nørrebro - M18, Sleep in Heaven and Globalhagen Hostel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Nørrebro will cost you about C$ 28 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Copenhagen
Most booked hotels in Copenhagen
Renting a car in Copenhagen
Renting a car in Copenhagen costs C$ 50 per day, on average, or C$ 150 if you want to rent it for 3 days. Europcar, Sixt and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Copenhagen is the Europcar branch at Kastrup Airport(car Rental Center), which is 6 km from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Copenhagen.
Expect to pay C$ 3.03 per litre in Copenhagen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.29 and C$ 48.38. The most frequently booked car type in Copenhagen is Compact (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Renault Clio or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Copenhagen
Mini
2 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 18/day
Intermediate station wagon
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 37/day