Bergen Airport Car Rental

Bergen Airport Car Rental | Rent a car Bergen

Bergen is a popular toursit destination; there are around 40 hotels, several B&B’s and youth hostels. There are several sight seeing sites and a good way to go there is by rental car. Please check our website for cheap rentals at Bergen Airport. 

Bergen is situated on the west coast of Norway. It is part of the municipality of Hordaland. Bergen is the second largest city of Norway and covers an area of 465 square kilometers and is located on the peninsula of Bergenshalvoyen. It was created around seven mountains and the city centre and northern neighbourhoods are located on Byfjorden.  Car rental is a great way to see the beautiful scenery of this part of the world.  

Though Bergen is an international city, it has still managed to retain its old world charm. It is full of historical features and offers an exciting mix of nature, tradition and modern city life.  Bryggen has been an important part of this city for a long time. It features on the World Heritage List of UNESCO and attracts thousands of visitors each year. It is one of the medieval city settlements of Norway and was dominated by the Hanseatic merchants for 400 years. There is a Hanseatic Museum and Schotstuene.  Next to Bryggens Museum lies the 12th century St. Mary’s church. It also houses the Theta Museum of the Resistance Movement and those choosing Bergen car hire can see all of these attractions easily. 

The Royal residence was built by by King Hakon Hakonsson between 1247 and 1261. Adjacent to this residence lies the Rosenkrantz Tower, which dates from the 1270s.  The Floibanen Funicular and the Fish Market are both just a short ride from the city centre. It offers a stunning view of the city, the mountains and the sea. One can still see the old wooden houses and touring this region with Bergen car rental means that you do not miss out on anything.

Bergen has got various museums. The galleries display international paintings and an art collection ranging from classical to contemporary. There is Bergen Art Museum which includes collection of Edvard Munch’s paintings. Other museums include the Bergen Contemporary Art Centre, and West Norway Museum of Decorative Art.  The Edvard Grieg Museum Troldhaugen is the former home of Edvard Grieg, Norway’s most famous composer. He lived here for 22 years and composed some of his best works here. It is now a museum.

Close to Troldhaugen is the Fantoft Stave Church. It was originally built in Fortun in Sogn in 1150 and moved to Fantoft in 1883. It was burnt down in 1992 and has now been rebuilt.  Bergen houses two 18th century manor houses which have now been turned into a museum. One can admire seals and penguins in the Bergen Aquarium and this is a great day out for all the family.  You can make travelling around so much easier by opting for car rental which is cost-effective and convenient.

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Car rental tips for Bergen Airport

From the 1st of October to the 30rd of April winter tires are mandatory in Norway.

At Bergen Airport are several ways to get to and from the airport. Check the corresponding time table for the departure times of the buses. Another option is to go by taxi which will be more expensive but more direct.

When traveling we advise to carry some Kroner to avoid any unwanted surprises. At Bergen Airport there are Money Exchange offices in order to change your local currency.

The local time code for Bergen is CEST.

When traveling to Bergen make sure to check the local weather conditions in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.

Bergen has approximately 278,121 inhabitants.

Just for a visit or going to a meeting/convention with colleagues; There are several types of rental cars available for you. We can supply a rental car for 1 person or even up to 9 persons. Cheap economic cars or more exclusive cars; there will always be the right car of your choice.

In many cities and countries you have toll roads, most toll roads you can pay with cash or with your credit card, however some car rental companies offer electronic toll devices, depending on the car rental agent the price this toll device is included in the rental price or not, in the detailed terms of each car rental agent you can find this information. The electronic toll device allows automatic payments of all fees due for passing through any electronic toll barrier, when you arrive at the car rental desk you can activate this toll device and the toll expenses will be automatically paid in your credit card.

Driving around in the city of Bergen Airport with a rental car can be a hassle but not impossible. Its a good way to move around but we advise to have a look at the local traffic rules as they may vary with what you are used to. Take in mind that in rush hour traffic can be pretty dense and it can take longer before you reach your destination.

Most major car rental agents in Bergen Airport offer one way rentals. One-way rental is when you collect the car in one place and return the car in another location. In most cases the car rental agent will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location. In the terms and conditions will state if the one-way fee is included in the rental price. If the one-way charge is not included in the rental price, the one way charge needs to be paid on arrival directly to the car rental agent.

Rent a car can vary a lot. Rentcargroup.com is one of the largest independent rent a car brokers, the global purchasing power allows us to offer you the best car rental deals. For each occasion there is the right car for your choice. Small, cheap or exclusive vehicles; there will always be a car of your choice.

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Travel tips for Bergen Airport

In the second largest city of Norway there are many things to see and do.

• One of the most popular attractions of Bergen is the Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf. This place is full of restaurants, shops, bars. With its old wooden merchant houses and narrow alleyways a recommendation for all people who visit Bergen
• Bergen has also several museums, like the Hanseatic Museum, this museum shows the history of Bergen.
• When you are Bergen you should see The Bergenhus Fortress from the 16th Century
• If you like modern architecture you should visit the Grieg Hall
• In the old town of Bergen you can find the Old Bergen Open Air Museum, here you can see 35 historic wooden buildings of Bergen´s architecture.

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Facts about car rental in Bergen Airport

• Last month, the average car rental length at Bergen Airport was 6 days.
• The average rental car length at Bergen Airport is 6 days.
• The most booked rental car type currently at Bergen Airport is ECONOMY cars.
• Last year, the most booked rental car type at Bergen Airport were COMPACT cars.
• How much does it cost to rent a car at Bergen Airport? Last month, the average car rental price was 329 USD.
• Last year, how much did it cost to rent a car at Bergen Airport? Last year, the average car rental price was 629 USD.
• What is the current average daily price to rent a at Bergen Airport? Last month, the average rental price was 60 USD per day.
• How much did it cost to rent a car at Bergen Airport over the past 12 months? Last Year, the average rental price was 99 USD per day.
• The car rental companies available at Bergen Airport are: .

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