Car Hire in Norway

Tourist information - Norway

Norway, officially called the Kingdom of Norway (Norwegian; Kongeriket Norge), is a constitutional monarchy in northern Europe. Norway occupies the western and northern portions of the Scandinavian Peninsula and is bordered on the north by the Barents Sea, on the northeast by Finland and Russia, on the east by Sweden, on the south by Skagerrak Strait and the North Sea, and on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Oslo is the nation's capital. It is also the largest city. About twenty five percent of the total population of Norway lives in the vicinity of Oslo. Bergen is the second-largest city. Other important cities are Trondheim and Stavanger.

Drive on the right, overtake on the left.
Driving licence must be carried at all times.
Dipped headlights should be used all the time (24 hours).
Snow chains/tyres may be required in winter, seek local advice.

SIGN TRANSLATIONS

All Stans Forbudt = No Stopping Allowed
Arbeide pa Vegen = Roadwork's ahead
Bakketopp = Hill top
Enveiskjoring = One-way traffic
Ferist = Cattle grid
Gammel Veg = Old road
Grofterens = Ditching work
Ikke Mote = No Passing
Kjor Sakte = Drive slowly
Los Grus = Loose gravel
Moteplass = Passing place
Omkjoring = Diversion
Rasteplass = Lay by
Svake Kanter = Soft verges
Veg under Anlegg = Road under construction
Veiarbeide = Roadwork's

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

You must carry a Warning Triangle. Also a first aid kit and a spare bulb kit are recommended.

SPEED LIMITS

Cars only
Built-up areas = 50 kph
Major roads outside towns = 80 kph
Motorways = 90 kph

MOTORWAYS

The Motorway in Norwegian is Motorveinen. There are toll roads in Norway, these are usually the link roads to major towns and cities. Tolls are minimal and are paid in cash.

SEAT BELTS

The use of seat belts is compulsory for front and rear seat passengers. Children under 4 years old must use a proper seat or restraint. Children over 4 years should travel in the rear seats and be properly secured.

DRIVING LICENCE

Minimum driving age 18 years
National driving licence is accepted

FINES

Police can collect on-the-spot fines.
Excessive use of horns is illegal.
Trams always have priority. Trams in Oslo should be passed on the right, but they may be passed on the left if there's no room on the right or if traveling on a one-way street.

DRINKING and DRIVING

Blood / alcohol limit is 0.02 percent and penalties for exceeding the limit are severe.

EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS

Police 112
Fire Service 110
Ambulance 113

PARKING

Parking on main roads or on bends is not allowed. A sign that reads "All stans forbudt" means no stopping allowed. Parking meters operate in the main towns. You must use parking lights during darkness in poorly lit streets. Parking regulations are strictly enforced. The impounding of cars is usual for illegally parked cars.

FUEL

Unleaded Super 95/98 Blyfritt Kraftstoff
Diesel Available
LPG Available
Most petrol stations close evenings & weekends. Credit cards are accepted for payment at larger petrol stations.

MasterCarsDirect offers car hire in the following locations in Norway

ALTA, Bergen Airport (BGO) Bergen, Drammen, Evenes, Hammerfest, Harstad, Kjevik (Kristiansand) Airport, Kristiansand, Kristiansund Airport, Kristiansund, Luthavn, Molde, Oslo Airport (OSL), Oslo, Oslo Sentrum, Oslo Fornebu, Oslo Okern, Oslo East, Oslo West, Sandefjord Airport (TRF) Sogndal, Svolvaer, Stavanger Airport (SVG), Stavanger, Tromso, Trondheim, Trondheim Airport (TRD) and other locations.