Oslo travel guide
Oslo Tourism | Oslo Guide
You're Going to Love Oslo
With 580.000 inhabitants, Oslo is the most populous city in Norway. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Oslo has to offer.
When to visit Oslo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Oslo in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Oslo, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Oslo
Plane
Oslo is served by 2 airports: Oslo Airport (OSL) and Oslo Sandefjord (TRF). The closest to the city centre of Oslo is Oslo Airport, which is located 37 km from the city centre. Further away is Oslo Sandefjord, 85 km from the centre of Oslo.
Train
Train is the most popular train carrier serving Oslo, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Oslo to Stavanger takes 7h 38m and costs around $125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Frankfurt am Main, expect to pay about $146 for a 49h 18m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Oslo Central Station is the busiest station in Oslo. Another popular train station is Oslo Kjelsås, located 6 km from the centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Oslo Oslo, located 1.3 km from the city centre of Oslo. Oslo Oslo is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Oslo
Where to stay in Oslo
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Oslo to great affordable options like the Scandic Holberg, Oslo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $227 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $468 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Cochs Pensjonat and Oslo Hostel Rønningen. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Oslo, with prices from $80 to $1,218 per night. Gamle Oslo is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Oslo are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Grünerløkka - In Oslo’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Anker Hostel, Anker Hotel and Scandic Vulkan.
Sentrum - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Thon Hotel Europa, Thon Hotel Rosenkrantz Oslo and Hotel Bristol. The average nightly price for a double room in Sentrum is $63.
Frogner - Thon Hotel Vika Atrium, Frogner House - Bygdøy Allé and Scandic Solli have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Frogner will cost you about $154 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Oslo
Most booked hotels in Oslo
Hiring a car in Oslo
Hiring a car in Oslo costs $98 per day, on average, or $394 if you want to hire it for 4 days.
Expect to pay $3.56 per litre in Oslo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $42.66 and $56.88. The most frequently booked car type in Oslo is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.