Car hires 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.

Norway is world-famous for its winter wonderland conditions, and there are lots of scenic drives you can take if you’ve booked car hire. Some of the big tourist drawing cards are the dramatic fjords, which you can view by taking the Atlanterhavsvegen, or Atlantic Ocean Road, which connects tiny islands with road bridges. Geirangerfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and you can visit it by driving the Trollstigen route. Watch out for the many hairpins on this road. To see the most awe-inspiring glaciers and waterfalls, drive the Hardangervidda route, which runs along the largest mountain plateau in Northern Europe.

In Norway, drivers are required to drive on the right at all times. Not doing so can result in traffic violation tickets.

As of 2019, Norway ranked 65 out of 137 countries for road quality. Norway received a road quality score of 4, which is based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 7 being the best possible score.

The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in Norway is 0.95 mg/l. However, it’s important to check regional or local city laws because sometimes this limit might be different. The BAC in Norway may also vary based on age, driving experience, and whether or not you are driving a commercial vehicle. Norway has strict laws against individuals who drink-drive when they are younger than the legal drinking age of 18.

As of last week, the average price of petrol in Norway was £1.65 per litre. If you’re looking to hire a car on a budget, consider a country with lower fuel prices such as Kuwait which has an average price of £0.28 per litre. Hong Kong is another great country to visit if you aren’t worried about petrol prices, which tend to be around £2.48 per litre as of last week.

Prices for cars in Norway were last updated today.

As of December 2023, there are 814 operators available to choose from for cars in Norway.

Among different countries, including Norway, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the rental company you're considering before booking.

To rent a car in Norway, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.

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.

Of course! momondo has a dedicated filter for users to specifically look at car hire in Norway which offer free cancellation.

momondo specifically allows you to search for car hire in Norway with fair fuel policies.

You can specifically filter for enhanced cleaning on car hire in Norway on momondo.

Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on car hire in Norway on momondo.