Rental Cars & Roads

A rental car is the best choice for many trips to Norway — especially for fjords, Lofoten, and scenic routes. The roads are well-developed (though often narrow and winding), traffic is light, and driving in Norway is relaxed.

Prices by Season (Small Car)

Period	NOK/Day	EUR/Day
Off-Season (Oct–Apr)	400–700	35–65 €
High Season (Jun–Aug)	700–1,500	65–135 €

Tolls & AutoPASS

Norway has an electronic toll system without barriers: Cameras capture the license plate, and the bill is sent by mail (or settled through the rental car agreement). Tolls apply on highways, in tunnels, on bridges, and in many urban areas (Bomring around Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger). Typical: 20–60 NOK (2–5 €) per passage. Tip: For longer stays, register an AutoPASS chip — 20% discount on all toll stations.

The 18 Norwegian Scenic Routes (Nasjonale Turistveger)

Norway's brilliant idea: 18 selected roads through the country's most spectacular nature, enhanced with architectural viewpoints, rest areas, and art installations. Each route is an experience. The most famous:

• Trollstigen: Eleven hairpin bends, waterfalls, viewing platform with glass railing
• Atlantic Road (Atlanterhavsveien): 8 bridges over the open sea — one of the most beautiful roads in the world
• Geiranger–Trollstigen: The queen of scenic routes
• Lofoten: Fishing villages, beaches, and mountain panoramas on the E10
• Senja: The "little sister of Lofoten," less visited
• Hardanger: Fruit blossom, waterfalls, Hardanger Bridge

Important Traffic Rules

• Speed Limit: In town 50 km/h, country road 80 km/h, highway 90–110 km/h. Strictly enforced!
• Lights: Low beam is mandatory even during the day
• Alcohol Limit: 0.2 ‰ — practically zero tolerance. Fines from 15,000 NOK (1,300 €)
• Winter Tires: Mandatory from November to Easter (in practice: as soon as it's slippery)
• Ferries: On many routes, ferries interrupt the journey — plan for waiting times of 10–30 minutes