Car Rental at Oslo Airport - OSL from 15 £ per day
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In order to explore Norway's breathtaking landscape in a flexible way, it is worthwhile to start a road trip with a rental car at Oslo Airport (OSL). With us you can easily compare the offers of our partner rentals at Oslo Airport and find the cheapest offer easy and relaxed. After arriving at Oslo airport, all you have to do is pick up your keys from the car rental company and off you go!
Norway's capital Oslo is the most populous city in the Scandinavian country. Around 650,000 people live here. The Oslo conurbation has a population of almost 1 million - about one fifth of all Norwegians. The metropolis offers its visitors a successful mixture of modern comfort, historical sights and natural lifestyle. The city is nestled between fjord and forests. Hiking and skiing are popular sports here. There are also many green areas in the city. Along Akerselva, the main river through Oslo, there are hiking trails, parks and nature reserves. Those interested in history will also discover a lot in Oslofjord.
For a stay in Norway, it is worthwhile to rent a car at a car rental company. The unique landscapes outside Oslo can be explored wonderfully with a rental car. If you are arriving by plane, book your rental car for the pick-up station at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL). You can rent your dream car online at the car hire company before your trip and pick it up at the Oslo Airport pick-up point after your arrival. Alternatively, you can rent a car directly at the Gardermoen airport branch office.
Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) is the most important of three airports in the immediate vicinity of Norway's capital. It is located about 47 km north of Oslo. The other two airports - Sandefjord/Torp Airport and Moss/Rygge Airport - are located to the south. The Airport Gardermoen has been used for civil flights since October 1998. Due to the high capacity utilization, the OSL was soon extended with 17 new gates. Since its reopening in April 2017, the airport has sufficient capacity for 32 million passengers. The modern airport is comfortably equipped. Numerous restaurants, shops, money exchange facilities and a luggage service can be found in the airport terminal hall. At Airport Gardermoen there is free WiFi and an airport app that keeps travellers up to date. At the OSL area, travellers can rent a car at a car rental company and pick it up from the pick-up point. You will find rental cars in a wide variety of sizes and price ranges from national and international providers at the airport.
| Destination | Distance from Oslo city center | Travel time |
|---|---|---|
| Gardermeon Airport | 50 km | 41 min |
| Moss/Rygge Airport | 69 km | 50 min |
| Sandefjord/Torp Airport | 119 km | 1 hour 30 min |
When you arrive at OSL airport, you will have to pick up your luggage on the conveyor belt and take care of all entry formalities. You can then go to the airport car rental office to pick up your rental car. Find out from your car rental company whether the office is located directly in the terminal hall or outside. The car parks of the pick-up station are located south of the airport terminal. From here, you can drive by car via Edvard-Griegs-veg or Lufthavenvegen in the direction of E16, and there are two petrol stations in the immediate vicinity of the airport: Fridtjof Nansens veg and E16 at Edvard Griegs veg near the driveway. The route to Oslo takes you from Gardermoen Airport in southern direction via E16 and E6.
If you are planning to rent a car at Gardermoen Airport for a reasonable price, some preliminary considerations will help you to make your stay in Norway a success. Consider whether you would like to rent a small car at a reasonable price or whether a larger rental car is better suited to your travel plans. Especially if you are planning a long trip to the north, a motorhome can be a good option. Part of Norway is located north of the Arctic Circle, so a suitable rental car with the right equipment is required for trips to northern Norway. Allow plenty of time for the routes. Many roads in mountainous areas are relatively narrow and winding. Careful, foresighted driving is required for these routes. If you want to enjoy the beautiful landscape, you can choose one of the 18 selected landscape routes. They are called "Green Roads" and lead through particularly interesting regions.
The minimum age for motorists in Norway is 19 years. If you want to rent a rental car at Gardermoen Airport, you need a driver's license that has been valid for at least 12 months. The general speed limits are between 30 and 50 km/h within closed villages and between 80 and 100 km/h outside. When driving a rental car, tourists have to adapt to some of Norway's peculiarities. During the winter months the days are extremely short, so you are often in the dark. In Norway, dipped headlights must always be switched on in daylight. Due to the long Norwegian winter, rental cars weighing 3.5 tons or more must have snow chains with them from 15 October until the first Sunday after Easter. Winter tyres are compulsory for smaller rental cars. Check with the airport car hire company of your choice whether your rental car has the necessary equipment.
| Place | Speed limit |
|---|---|
| In the city | 50 km/h |
| Out of town | 80 km/h |
| Express roads | 90 - 100 km/h (depending on signs) |
If you are travelling with a car rental company, pay attention to the changing weather conditions. Waterfalls and rivers can cause sudden fogging in the mountains. In rural areas reindeer, moose and other wild animals on the road are not uncommon. A special feature of long tours in Norway are the many tunnels that are crossed on the route. There are over 900 tunnels in the Scandinavian country. With a length of 24.51 km, the Lærdal Tunnel is the world's longest road tunnel.
In Norway, some metropolitan areas, tunnels, bridges and expressways are subject to toll charges. If you rent a car cheaply at the airport, it is advisable to check the routes on which you have to pay the toll at the pick-up point before you leave. For example, a toll is payable on arrival in the Oslo metropolitan area. If you have booked a rental car, ask your airport car hire company how the toll is charged. In most cases, this is done via the registered credit card.
If you rent a car from Gardermoen Airport car hire company, you will need to follow some parking rules when parking in Norwegian cities. Parking on the main roads is not allowed in Norway. However, there are numerous public parking spaces. The city area of Oslo is divided into several parking zones. Fees are highest in the red zone that covers the city centre. It is therefore convenient to park your rental car in the blue and green zones and take a walk downtown. Compared to other capitals, Oslo is not excessively large and is very pedestrian-friendly.
Oslo is a very green city. Numerous parks and green areas invite you to relax in the city area. One of the most beautiful is Vigeland Park with over 200 sculptures by the Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland. Among the striking buildings are the opera house, the cathedral and the town hall, where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded. A visit to the National Gallery and National Museum is part of the city tour. Worth seeing are Damstredet with beautifully restored historic wooden houses, the Karl Johans gate promenade and the trendy Grünerløkka quarter. If you want to learn more about the culture of the Scandinavian country, you can take a trip to the Norwegian Open Air Museum.
After you have taken your rental car at Oslo Airport and are now travelling in Oslo and the surrounding area, you can take a tour of castles and palaces. The city itself is home to the Royal Palace with its extensive, well-kept park. The striking Akershus Fortress rises directly on the banks of the Oslofjord.
The origins of the complex go back to the 13th century. About 100 km south-east of the capital lies Fredrikstadt, an insider's tip for Norway tourists. In the historic city there is a large fortress with an unusual star-shaped shape.
Norway is a seafaring nation. The ship museums in Oslo give you an exciting insight into various historical periods of Norwegian shipping. One of the best known is the Viking skipshuset, the Viking ship house. Three Viking ships are exhibited here, which are still in very good condition. Another extraordinary museum is the Kon-Tiki Museum on the Bygdø peninsula. Here you will learn everything about the famous raft Thor Heyerdahl used to cross the Pacific Ocean and other expeditions. Nearby is the Frammuseum, dedicated to the history of polar expeditions, and the Norwegian Maritime Museum.
In the surrounding area of Oslo there are interesting destinations for excursions that can be easily reached by car rental from the city. You can also explore the region directly after picking up the rental car at the pick-up station. For an entertaining excursion to the TusenFryd amusement park, you can rent a car cheaply. The journey from Oslo takes about half an hour on the E6 southbound. For sports enthusiasts, a visit to the Ski Museum and the ski jump at Holmenkollen is a must. With a rental car you have reached the famous ski area northwest of the Norwegian capital in a short time. If you are in the capital of Norway, it is a good opportunity to move to one of the islands. On Hovedøya there are the interesting ruins of a medieval Cistercian monastery, on Lindøya there is a nature reserve with rare plant and animal species.
