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Norway Travel Information

Tips for Travelling in Norway

The major highways allow for efficient traveling in Norway with your car hire to the fjords, steep hillsides and lush valleys. Quaint villages and architecture dating back to the 12th century are found all throughout the countryside. The Norwegian highway and road system covers some 56,430 miles and there are car ferries that make Norway accessible from Denmark

Time Difference in Norway

Norway is located in the Central European Time Zone. Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+1), So if you are picking up a hire car in Bergen striaght from a flight you will be setting your watch 1 hour ahead of UK time.

Language in Norway

Norwegian, the official language, has two major forms and many dialects. English is widely spoken in major cities and tourist centres, and some other languages in Norway are French or German.

Electricity in Norway

The electricity in Norway  operates on 220 V, 50-60 Hz. The two-round-pin Continental plug is standard.

Currency in Norway

Booking your cheap car hire in Oslo is a great starting point for your holidays, but there are other details you should look into. For instance, exchange rates. The currency in Norway is the Norwegian Krone (NOK). Norway has plenty of ATM machines and the local tax is 24%

Before you book your cheap car hire in Norway, it's probably worth taking a look at the above essential travel information, which includes everything you need to know when planning your holiday with a car hire in Trondheim or any other Norwegian destination, as well as all arrangements you need to make before travelling.

Tourism in Norway

When planning your holiday with a car hire in Norway be sure to have a look at the following websites to find out tourism office locations, places to visit and further information you may need before travelling. Visit Norway's official tourist website for more tourism Norway information..

Norway Visa & Embassy Information

Visas are not required for UK citizens planning a holiday with a car hire in Norway but must hold a valid British Passport. There is no minimum validity required but you should ensure that your passport is valid for your return journey as well.

Take a look at Norway Tourist Visas to choose the one which befits your holiday needs. The British Embassy in Norway is located in Oslo. To know more about UK Embassies in Norway and other information, visit the website provided. 

*Rates shown are per day, based upon a 7-day car hire. Taxes and additional surcharges may apply.