Norway Car & Van Hire

Explore Norway's Dramatic Landscapes on a Scenic Drive

Norway, with its stunning fjords and dramatic landscapes, calls out for road trippers to hop in a hire car and head out and explore. Here are some of the most scenic drives, divided into daytrips and longer road trips that will help you discover the real Norway and get the most of your holiday. Begin your adventure by flying into Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).

Short Drives (1-4 Hours)

Geiranger Skywalk

Duration: 2.5 hours
Nearest Airport: Ålesund Airport (AES).

Pick up a hire car in Ålesund and drive to the iconic Geiranger Fjord following the coastline inland, the route takes about two and a half hours and includes a ferry crossing. Enjoy breathtaking views and, when you get to Geiranger, drive up to the Dalsnibba Skywalk, 1,500 metres above the fjord, for a panoramic view and some spectacular photographs.

Trollstigen Mountain Road

Duration: 3 hours
Nearest Airport: Ålesund Airport (AES).

Experience the thrill of driving Trollstigen (troll's ladder), a winding mountain road dotted with waterfalls and hairpin bends not for the fainthearted. Every bend brings more spectacular views of the Norwegian mountains and valleys below. The road is shut in autumn and winter as in bad weather it is unpassable.

Preikestolen Cliffside Drive

Duration: 4 hours
Nearest Airport: Stavanger Airport (SVG).

Begin your journey in Stavanger and drive to the base of Preikestolen (Pulpit rock). The hike to the famous cliff is about 4km and takes around 2 hours each way, but the views of the Lysefjord from the top are well worth it.

Oslo to Drøbak Coastal Route

Duration: 2 hours
Nearest Airport: Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).

Hire a car and take a daytrip out of Oslo, head south along the coastal route to the pretty, historic town of Drøbak situated at the narrowest part of the Oslo Fjord. You'll drive through charming seaside villages, pass historic sites and white sandy beaches as you soak up the summer atmosphere and the beauty of the coastline.

 

Longer Road Trips (1-5 Days)

Atlantic Ocean Road Adventure

Duration: 3 days
Nearest Airport: Molde Airport (MOL).

Start your journey in Molde and drive the Atlantic Ocean Road to Kristiansund, considered to be one of the most beautiful drives in the world. Take detours to visit tiny villages, cross iconic bridges and stop along the way for breaks, stunning views and to marvel at the coastal landscapes.


Lofoten Islands Explorer

Duration: 5 days
Nearest Airport: Harstad/Narvik Airport (EVE).

Fly into Harstad/Narvik and set off to explore the stunning Lofoten Islands. The islands stretch out into the Norwegian sea, linked together by bridges allowing you to drive all the way to the enigmatically named Å. Drive through picturesque fishing villages, hike scenic trails, and soak in the Arctic beauty.

Sognefjellet Mountain Road

Duration: 3.5 days
Nearest Airport: Ålesund Airport (AES).

Begin in Ålesund and drive the Sognefjellet Mountain Road. This drive has the best of everything, starting on the coast with stunning fjords and coastal views, then climbing into the mountains for dramatic scenery, glaciers and high mountain passes. Once in the mountains there aren't so many places to stay, so book your accommodation in advance.

Trondheim to Namsos Coastal Expedition

Duration: 4.5 days
Nearest Airport: Trondheim Airport (TRD).

Start in the historic city of Trondheim with its many museums and cathedral dating back to the 11th century, and drive along the coastal road to Namsos. The road crosses fjords covering a blend of coastal scenery, charming towns, and the tranquility of the Norwegian Sea.

Jotunheimen National Park Circuit

Duration: 5 days
Nearest Airport: Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL).

Rent a car and take a road trip through Jotunheimen National Park, the home of Norway's highest peaks. Hike scenic trails, visit glacial lakes, and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of the Norwegian wilderness.

Car & Van Hire in Norway

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is proud to serve customers in Norway. As part of the largest rental car company in the world, which owns and operates more than 1.5 million vehicles, we’re sure to have a location near you or your travel destination. And while we are an internationally recognised brand, Enterprise remains family-owned with one goal in mind for our customers: to exceed your expectations for service and overall value.

With unique attractions, such as the Viking Ship Museum, the Nidaros Cathedral and the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, Norway is a popular destination with tourists and business travellers alike. No matter if you’re visiting for only a few days or staying for a month or more, you can count on us to provide the perfect vehicle for your transportation needs. Get your trip started by searching the map or browsing the locations below.