Car hire Norway

Known for its fjords, glaciers and overall rugged landscape, Norway boasts an enticing outdoor arena that is best visited during the summer when daylight hours are exceptionally long. The best way to connect from cities to prominent skiing and hiking grounds in the ‘Land of the Midnight Sun' is by Norway hire car.

Oslo is the oldest capital city in Scandinavia, with roots dating back to the 11th century. The bulk of Norway's population lives here in the country's southeast, and most visitors begin a Norway tour here. Among Oslo's grand architecture and world-class museums is the Akershus Fortress, a 14th century castle with ghostly dungeons.

Other cities in Norway include Tromso, with its vibrant street culture and museums; Risor, a modest fishing village and artists' colony with water taxis; and Sandefjord, famous for its massive fjord, 115 islands and strong Viking history. Of course, a cheap Norway hire car is an essential tool for travelling between these cities.

Norway owes its beautiful landscape to the sculpting activity of glaciers during the Ice Age. From fjords to waterfalls, there is much to explore on the ground. Hikers can traipse through the forests of Oslo or head to Jotunheimen, the highest peak. Skiers take centre stage in the winter in Telemark (birthplace of cross-country skiing) or Hemsedal where the slopes are akin to those in the Alps.

You don't have to brave the outdoors in order to enjoy Norway's natural appeal. Aurora Borealis (or the ‘Northern Lights') paint the night sky in Hammerfast, one of the northernmost cities in the world. The Lofoten Islands are nearly as spectacular and offer outstanding fishing and bird-watching opportunities.