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Car Rental - Oslo
Car rental in Oslo opens up the possibilities of the captivating capital of Norway, which blends together relics of its rich heritage with innovative and modern structures that skim the skyline.
The city’s scenic harbor was once a location where Viking ships came to dock, and its natural beauty has continued to thrive – playing host to vibrant art galleries, restaurants and museums alongside the medieval fortress.
Rent a car to see even more of Oslo and its surrounding area in comfort, with picture-perfect suburbs to explore and coastal routes to navigate.
We have a number of pick up locations around the city, including at the airport, making it easy to get behind the wheel and start exploring. Choose your favorite vehicle from our Oslo car rental selection in advance, book direct online, and our friendly staff will be on hand when you arrive so you can start your vacation in style.
Oslo Locations
A Quick Guide to Oslo
Vigeland’s Sculpture Park
Vigeland Sculpture Park is a beautiful location to spend an afternoon when visiting Oslo.
Free to enter and showcasing the extraordinary work of artist Gustav Vigeland, who left his life’s work to the city, the gardens feature more than 200 incredible sculptures created using bronze, cast iron and granite.
Look out for the impressive Monolith structure, measuring 55 feet tall and depicting dozens of people stacked upon one another. The Wheel of Life is another spectacular feature of the park, with its garland of human figures. A museum dedicated to Vigeland and his story can also be visited nearby, charging a small fee to enter. Pay and display parking is available around Frognerparken for your Oslo car rental.
Island Hopping On Oslo’s Fjord
This popular stretch of stunning water buzzes with life during the summer months.
Park your car and explore the many islands that make up the fjord such as Langøyene, which can be reached by ferry and features a pretty beach, volleyball court and plenty of places to go for a scenic walk. There are also 1500 parking spaces available for your holiday car rental.
Ormøya and Malmøya are two more islands situated on the fjord, connected to one another via a stunning iron bridge. On Ormøya, you’ll find traditional-style houses, painted in a range of colors, while Malmøya is the ideal spot for a little respite with its sandy beach and nature reserve, made up of lush green forest.
Winter Sports At Oslo Winter Park
During the winter months, snow blankets the streets of Oslo and offers the perfect opportunity for some fun winter activities.
Head 30 minutes’ drive out of the city center in your Oslo car rental to reach Oslo Winter Park and spend a day skiing, snowboarding, sledding or whizzing down a toboggan run.
Go On A Culinary Odyssey
Oslo offers an abundance of places where you can sample the local cuisine and get a literal taste for the city.
For a laid-back experience and the chance to try many different feasts in one day, Mathallen Food Hall is a popular spot. Here, you’ll find foods from around the world, as well as traditional Norwegian dishes and delicacies to sample.
Oslo also has an excellent reputation for its high-end restaurant offering, with several restaurants boasting Michelin stars – just be sure to make a reservation well in advance.
Discover all these highlights and more with car rental in Oslo. Reserve direct today and start planning your Norwegian adventure.
Driving In and Around Oslo
Oslo and the surrounding Norwegian landscape offer no end of stunning scenery and exciting sights to explore on your journey. Many of the nearby attractions are spread over quite a distance, making Oslo car rental an ideal way to get around.
The downtown area has some pedestrianized areas, and there are many trams, cyclists, Segway and scooter users – so take care when negotiating the main city roads in your business or holiday rental car. Watch out for restricted zones, and be ready to give way when necessary. There are plenty of garages and spaces on the outskirts of the center, so you can easily park up and explore on foot.
Traverse the gorgeous Norwegian coastline via the E18 highway, which snakes along the seafront with spectacular views of the numerous harbors and blue waters. In the summer, park up along the road and head down to the waters to enjoy the sunshine on the grassy verges.
Many people head to Norway to experience the spectacular Oslo to Bergen road trip in the summer, featuring dramatic natural beauty on all sides and pretty towns and villages to stop off at along the way. In total, the drive takes around seven or eight hours in your Oslo rental car – so is an ideal trip to spread over a few days.
Wearing of seatbelts is compulsory in Norway, and using a cell phone while driving is illegal. When it comes to speed limits in the country, built-up areas typically require you to drive at a maximum of 50km/h (around 30mph). On highways, you can usually travel up to speeds of 80km/h (49mph) or 90km/h (55mph). Just check the signs as you navigate; some residential roads may have lower limits of 30km/h, for example.
