Cheap car hire in Oslo
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Top tips for hiring a car in Oslo
- One of the major advantages of renting a car during your time in Oslo is that it allows you to be free to pop between all of the city’s wonderful sites. For instance, the Oslo Fjord is just outside of the city and is within quick and easy reach if you have car. With a car you can even explore the area by yourself instead of being stuck on a planned group tour.
- Planning on driving during your time in Oslo? Then your first step is to pick up a hire car after your flight lands at Oslo Airport. Travelers will find the hire car desks located in the P10 parking lot on level U2.
- If you are arriving in the winter, make sure then that you are prepared for snowy roads. Though the roads are very well-maintained throughout Norway, snow can still pile up quickly at times. Drivers are recommended to check the weather ahead of time before embarking on any major journeys and to be prepared for the weather to turn if there is snow in the forecast.
- Rush hour traffic in Oslo is not the most severe but it can certainly put a damper on your day. For travelers looking to avoid the congestion, they are best off avoiding the road between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. However, if you must hit the road during those times, make sure to avoid E6 and E18 since they are two of the most congested roads in Oslo.
- Book your car hire in Oslo at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hire in Oslo are around 30% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Oslo
What type of car is recommended for driving in Oslo?
Smaller vehicles such as compacts, sedans, and coupes are by far the best options for travelers looking to drive in Oslo. The city is designed for smaller vehicles, so drivers of large cars will find the downtown core to be ill-suited for them. However, in the outer areas of the city, large cars become a bit more common. So, if your plan is to go on a broader Norwegian adventure, then perhaps a medium-sized car would be more appropriate.
What’s the speed limit in Oslo?
For densely populated residential areas in Oslo speed limits are typically 50 km/h (31 mph), while in less populated areas they go up to 80 km/h (50 mph). On major motorways the speed limit will get up to 110 km/h (68 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Oslo?
Streetside parking and parking garages are the most common forms of parking available in Oslo. In the central districts of the city, however, parking garages are by far the best option for travelers as they can easily park downtown and then take public transport to get around the popular tourist areas.
How much is the price of fuel in Oslo?
The average price of fuel in Oslo is R158,18 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 898 and R2 531, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Oslo?
Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Oslo.
How can I find car hires near me in Oslo?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Oslo?
A Mini car hire in Oslo costs R842 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Oslo?
An Economy car hire in Oslo costs R1 192 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Oslo?
A Standard car hire in Oslo costs R1 502 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Oslo?
In Oslo, cars are most frequently hired at Europcar Oslo Airport Gardermoen (osl) (36 km from city centre ).
Oslo car rental reviews and directory
Sixt
10,0
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
3 locations in Oslo
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4,8 Mediocre
Aug 2016
Pros:
We drove a Volvo V70 in great condition.Cons:
I was an hour late for pick up and they had given away my car claiming this standard practice and comparing it to a hotel giving away your room if your are late (which has never happened to me). The only option they offered was an upgrade from a compact car to a luxury station wagon at 300NOK extra a day. They agreed on reducing the additional charge to 100NOK a day because they had made no attempt to contact me before giving away my car, but the whole experience was very negative. Between the upgrade, extra mileage, and the unexpected daily toll system fee, our rental cost double the price quoted on kayak.10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2016
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The Ford Galaxy was great for my group of 5 adults. The diesel motor is quiet,powerful and quite economic despite the large load.We drove through the mountains to Bergen and it performed well. The service at the Sixt outlet in Oslo was good although some explanation on the navigation system would have been helpful.Cons:
The Sixt outlet at the Bergen airport was a bit confusing to find but the personal were very nice to deal with once found.2,0 Poor
May 2016
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I reserved an "economy" car, but was given a Mercedes Benz with less than 5,000 km on it. Awesome car - but then was charged additional insurance for it.Cons:
I called a week before rental to confirm deposit amount so that I would have enough room available on credit card. Also inquired about any additional fees/deposits required at check-in (this was a rental abroad). When I showed up, the safety deposit was nearly 2x as much as was quoted, and 4x the rental price. Also, a deposit was required for toll roads - an additional $100 had to be reserved. Luckily, a friend had an extra card for emergencies and we were able to get the car. We returned the car outside office hours without a problem, but freaked when the final charge came in a week later. The "itemized" receipt was a list of codes that I couldn't decipher. I emailed the billing department (and heard back a week later), the codes were for insurances we had declined (but were applied because we were given a Mercedes), tolls, a parking ticket we never got, and the administrative fees for ticket. THE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES WERE THE SAME COST AS THE ALLEGED PARKING TICKET. I'm still trying to get proof of this parking ticket but haven't heard back. Currently disputing charges with credit card. I'LL NEVER RENT WITH SIXT AGAIN.10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
Budget
9,6
Wonderful
4 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.6
Value for money
6.8
2 locations in Oslo
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8,0 Very Good
Feb 2021
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Staff were helpful and friendly and pickup/drop off was easy.Cons:
More instructions could have bee provided on how to charge our electric car - We should have been told to download an app to charge our car around town, how to actually charge the car, etc. Plus, the first EV car we were given did not charge correctly, but the second did.10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2021
Avis
7,8
Good
9 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in Oslo
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5,6 Fair
Sep 2019
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Drop off was terrible. Avis sent us to an unmanned office without any warning. That cost us hours of our time.3,6 Poor
Jul 2018
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I have commented directly with AvisCons:
Lost reservation, trying to force me into a manual when an automatic was reserved, price was higher than quoted by Kayak6,8 Okay
Jul 2017
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The car was perfect for the traveling I was doing. Comfortable and clean. Was nice being able to rent a wifi device for the car. Pick up went wellCons:
The price I was quoted in my booking was WAY different than what I ended up actually having to pay... about $200 more! Be aware for all the fees and ask for clarification.8,0 Very Good
Jul 2017
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I had some problems with my reservation and the staff member there (I think her name was Gri )?)) went above and beyond to help fix them. Ultimately it didn't work but her excellent effort is what I remember.Cons:
The rest of the staff appeared busy but I'm not sure if they were as helpful to the waiting customers - yes there was a line. Also the location is not so easy to get to unless you're aware of the metro lines.8,0 Very Good
Jul 2017
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Service and car were amazingCons:
They charged us because the car smelt funny.8,4 Very Good
Aug 2016
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speedHertz
7,5
Good
27 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.4
9 locations in Oslo
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7,6 Good
Oct 2018
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The drop-off was a nightmare. The drop-off location was extremely difficult to find, no signage telling us where to park, where to drop the keys, etc. We had to do a lot of guessing and walking around asking and looking for help. In the end, we weren't sure we had done the right thing or that we had left the car or the keys in the right spot. The support phone number had no answer.10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2017
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The staff was friendly and helpful. Not pushy about add-ons. They let us store bags for a bit until we had to leave for our flight.10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
2,0 Poor
Jun 2023
2,0 Poor
Jun 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Feb 2023
Europcar
8,9
Very Good
No reviews available
2 locations in Oslo
Sunnycars
No score available yet
8 locations in Oslo
Dollar
No score available yet
3 locations in Oslo
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2,0 Poor
Aug 2016
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Dollar Car rentals is just a non existing company in Oslo central station, nobody knows about it (station information, even Hertz employees from which I was supposed to get the car, the reservation was not in their system). So I lost one day and never get the car, then had to go to the airport to get a car from another company. I don't know if it's a scam or just a bad synchronization between dollar and kayak systems, but NEVER RENT FROM DOLLAR IN OSLO.2,0 Poor
Aug 2016
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NoneCons:
Car was not available when I got there. Dollar couldn't provide me with an alternative.keddy by Europcar
No score available yet
3 locations in Oslo
Thrifty
No score available yet
3 locations in Oslo
YourRent
No score available yet
One location in Oslo
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