Car Hire in Norway

If you’re considering using rental cars for your trip to Norway, there are some noteworthy differences compared to driving laws and habits in the UK. First off, you’ll always have to carry your full valid UK driving licence as well as your motor insurance certificate, which your car hire company will supply. Double-check that you get this document with your car rental, as insurance is a legal requirement for anyone driving in Norway. You will also need to carry either your V5 registration document or your car hire contract. However, you no longer need to carry an insurance green card with you. The law in Norway also requires all cars to either have adjustable headlights or to fit headlamp converters at night. Once again, make sure that the model you hire has one of these features. You also have to use dipped lights during the daytime. Regarding alcohol, driving laws are very stringent here, with a legal limit of 0.02%. Front and back seat occupants must wear seat belts, and small children must be in child seats.

When you’re booking your car hire in Norway, you’ll have to bring proof of age, such as an ID document, as you’re only allowed to rent a car from the age of 19. You’ll also need to produce your valid UK driving licence, which you must have held for at least a year, and your passport. It’s also a good idea to get excess insurance to cover yourself in the event of a mishap. You don’t have to do this through the car hire company – in fact, it’s usually cheaper to organise it yourself before you travel. Be aware that the company you hire your car from may require you to use a credit card for your deposit, which won’t be a problem if you book through momondo. Rental cars are not subject to the same requirements that apply when you bring your own car – so you won’t need the old GB or new UK sticker, for example.

Most of the main roads in Norway are relatively quiet, with little in the way of heavy traffic. The only exception to this is the region around the capital city of Oslo. Traffic can get so bad here that it has regularly been described as the most congested city in Scandinavia. That said, it’s no worse than major metropolitan areas in the UK, like London or Manchester. If you’re staying in the city, it’s good to get the most compact and fuel-efficient car possible. Travellers who are only visiting the city as part of a holiday itinerary are better off parking rental cars outside the city centre and using the excellent city tram system to get around. When you’re travelling between towns and cities, you’ll have no problems finding petrol stations at regular intervals, and all Norwegian pumps take cards.

Getaround is the most affordable car hire agency in Norway, with prices found for as low as £25 per day in some areas of the country. Comparatively, the average price to rent a car in Norway is £81 per day.

Hertz is currently the most popular car hire company in Norway, with 21% of users selecting their services in the past month. Hertz is also popular due to their 35 reviews and average customer satisfaction score of 6.3 out of 10. Keep in mind that your destination within Norway might not have any Hertz car rental locations, so you should always have a backup agency in mind.

Booking a car hire in Norway via momondo could save you time and money. momondo provides you with a wide selection of options and cars as we search thousands of car hire websites and locations to enable you to make the best choice for your trip.

By the use of filters, momondo makes finding a great car hire in Norway easier. Whether it is price, car type, amenities or policies, momondo allows you to refine your search with these and more filters to find the best deal for you.