Car rental in Bergen

Explore Bergen with a hired car

Bergen is the second-largest city in the country, just Oslo as the capital is larger than Bergen. Almost 400,000 people live in the greater area of the city. The city with its famous ports is often called the "City of the Fjords" because it is surrounded by several hills and rocks. It is very saved to drive, the landscape is wide, wild and calm. All roads are safe and well maintained. Norway presents itself as the perfect country for a hired car tour. Experience the incomparable nature and wildlife and start your road trip. Welcome to Norway! Where can I find a car hire in Norway? There are many car hire stations, not only in Bergen. Car hire stations can be found all over the country. Most of them are located at airports and train stations. Bergen is a good starting point for your next trip. 

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Fjord Bergen in Norway

It often rains in Bergen. Furthermore, it sometimes even does not get bright during the days in wintertime. In contrast to this is the summer in Norway. It brings a smile to the faces of all inhabitants and visitors of Bergen. When the umbrellas can be stored away and the streets are getting packed with people, Bergen becomes a true summer hotspot of the European north.  The city is not just a city where great winter scenery and the northern lights can be enjoyed, but also a liberal and prosperous city where there are many things to discover on sunny days. Norway is considered a great country for your next road trip. The distances are long, the country is safe, and the condition of the streets is perfect. Natural masterpieces are surrounding the roads as well. In the period starting from the End of May until the end of August you can expect very long days and short nights. Do not miss the exciting and incomparably long sunrises and sunset.

Bergen proves itself as the perfect starting location for a road trip through the country. Be sure to not miss the following activities during sunny days:

- The historic fish market

- Take the Fløibanen and visit one of the nearby mountains

- Bryggen

- A Segway tour through the city

Car hire: Bergen Airport - BGO

Are there rental cars available at Bergen Airport? Several of our partners are located right next to the airport building. Almost all airports have stations in the terminal building and shuttle stations. Shuttle stations are located in the surrounding area of the terminal. A free shuttle, which takes you to the station for free will wait for you at the exit of the terminal building. If you don't want to see offers from companies that are located not directly in the airport building, simply use the filters. 

When hiring a car at the airport, you often benefit from advantages.

• Long opening hours - Even if your flight arrives late in the evening or early in the morning, the car hire stations are usually open.
• Attractive prices - Due to the higher density of different car hire companies there are often attractive offers. 
• Flexibility - You are spontaneous and flexible immediately upon arrival at your destination. 
• No additional costs for transportation - With your hired car you can avoid expensive transfers by taxi or public transport into the city area. 

Travelling to Norway - the North of Europe is waiting for you!

How do I get to Bergen? There are direct flights to Norway from many cities in German-speaking countries and from all over the world. However, if you are already in the north of Europe, you could also travel by boat, train or even by hired car. If you want to travel by plane from Germany to Bergen, you usually have to change planes in Oslo. You can also find a lot of offers at the airport of Oslo.

Information for hiring

Hiring a hired car is very easy. However, there are a few things you need to take care of before booking your offer. Before you choose an offer you should get information about the different insurance services offered by the providers. What kind of insurance is available for rental cars? Usually, there is the major difference between offers which include fully comprehensive insurance with excess and fully comprehensive insurance without excess. Do I need a credit card for a hired car? Yes, for nearly all hired car offers, a credit card is required. The amount of the deposit will be blocked during the rental period. If you return your hired car in good condition, the amount of the deposit is released after returning the hired car. 

Norway is huge. Sometimes to get from one place to the other, you will need to drive long distances. The roads are safe and in good condition. Probably you will be in nature a lot, therefore the following additional services can be recommended.

• Underbody and roof insurance
• All-wheel drive 
• Navigation system
• Additional drivers
• Snow chains

Hire a car - fee for the young drivers

Who is a young driver? In Norway, you must be at least 19 years old to drive a hired car. What is a young driver fee? Almost all agencies charge an additional fee for drivers under 25 years of age. The easiest way to find an offer for younger drivers is to search for it directly when booking. Please enter your birthday and age when searching for offers on Driveboo. The driver's license must be presented when the vehicle picked-up.