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.
Activities & attractions in Copenhagen
Tours
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 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Copenhagen, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Copenhagen from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 7h 10m.
Train
DSB is the most popular train carrier serving Copenhagen, followed by FlixTrain. Located 1.9 km from the city center, Copenhagen is the busiest station in Copenhagen. Another popular train station is Copenhagen Østerport, located 1.3 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Copenhagen is to pick up a car rental from Billund, which is about 218 km from Copenhagen. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Billund.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Copenhagen, including FlixBus, Vy Bus and Vy. From Malmö, the bus ride to Copenhagen takes 89 km and will cost you around $12. From Billund, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 322 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 center.
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 $236 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $454 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rent a Room Copenhagen and sleepcph. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Copenhagen, with prices from $30 to $987 per night. City Center is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Copenhagen are about 33% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Vesterbro - In Copenhagen’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Cityhub Copenhagen, Best Western Hotel Hebron and Hotel Tiffany.
City Center - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as citizenM Copenhagen Radhuspladsen, Babette Guldsmeden and Skt. Petri. The average nightly price for a double room in City Center is $82.
Nørrebro - Hotel M18, Hotel Nora Copenhagen and Avenue Hotel Copenhagen have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Nørrebro will cost you about $31 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 $33 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if 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 city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Copenhagen.
Expect to pay $8.48 per gallon in Copenhagen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $101.75 and $135.67. The most frequently booked car type in Copenhagen is Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Crossland X or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.