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Bergen car hire information
| Pick-up location | Bergen |
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| Rental locations | 22 |
| Airport locations | 10 |
Bergen car hire reviews and directory
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Europcar
Best rated
9.6 Excellent (1 review)
2 locations in Bergen
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Europcar reviews
Car hire locations
Europcar
Locations in Bergen
Bergen Airport Flesland (bgo)
+47 5522 7320
Kanalveien 48
+47 5529 5695
- 10.0
- 10.0
- 10.0
- 10.0
- 8.0
Recent reviews
9.6 Excellent
9 Sep 2019
Cons: I cant think of anything to make it better. It was really easy, fast, and the guys at the airport office were very helpful and nice
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Budget reviews
Car hire locations
Budget
Locations in Bergen
Agnes Mowinckels Gate 5
Flesland Lufthavn
- 8.0
- 8.0
- 7.7
- 7.3
- 8.3
Recent reviews
9.2 Excellent
25 Jul 2016
OK
Pros: Nice staff.
Cons: To pick up the car, you need a bit of walk, and the sign to the pickup location was a bit confusing.
10.0 Excellent
13 Sep 2017
Great experience
Pros: We were assigned a manual transmission car which neither of us knew how to drive and asked for a different car which we were given. The customer service was great and we loved the car we were given
8.0 Excellent
3 Jul 2017
Pros: Good staff at Bergen Airport`
Cons: Hard to find awkward location to pick up cars
10.0 Excellent
8 Jul 2019
Pros: Staff were helpful and easy to work with. Dropping off was quick with no problems. Vehicle was in excellent condition and price was very competitive.
2.0 Mediocre
13 Sep 2017
Worst experience ever
Cons: The address given to us to return the car was incorrect and had us show up at a location that was incorrect. When we dropped the car off at the correct location (which took a while to find), there was a sign on the door telling us to drop the keys off in another location. The other location took us over 30 minutes to find and involved us carrying around all of our luggage all over the street in the rain. It was absolutely the worst experience I've ever had renting a car. I tried calling the 1800 number multiple times and was never able to be connected to someone who could help. I will not be renting from Avis or budget again.
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keddy by Europcar reviews
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keddy by Europcar
Locations in Bergen
Bergen Airport
+47 5522 7320
Kanalveien 48
+47 5529 5695
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Thrifty reviews
Car hire locations
Thrifty
Locations in Bergen
Airport
+47 5522 6075
Kanalveien 48
+47 5529 2500
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Thrifty reviews in Bergen
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10.0
Pros: Everything went smoothly
Cons: My flight was early and instead of adjusting the pickup dropoff time I was charged hourly without explaination. I could have gotten lunch and come back or something and hour or so later.
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5.2
Cons: Price for car was different between recevied e-mail and reality, In e-mail was 1639,74 NOK and company Hertz charge me deposit 2000 NOK without some explanation and for this moment they did not return me excess.
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Avis reviews
Car hire locations
Avis
Locations in Bergen
Agnes Mowinckels Gate 5
+47 5555 3955
Po Box 31
+47 5511 6430
- 6.0
- 8.5
- 8.5
- 8.0
- 5.5
Recent reviews
8.8 Excellent
16 Sep 2017
Great car
Pros: Excellent car for driving the Fjords
Cons: Confusing drop off -- directions or signage would have been helpful
6.0 Good
5 Oct 2017
Shocked at the one-way fee!!!
Pros: AVIS in Bergen was extremely helpful. Due to the bicycle race we could not return the car as planned. The local AVIS people were very accommodating in agreeing to pick up the car and allowing us to catch our flight back to Stockholm. They could not have been more helpful. The poor rating is solely due to the excessive one-way fees and the failure to explain these to us.
Cons: Nobody unexplained costs for a one-way rental and fact that they could change this fee at their discretion. The Bergen AVIS office increased the one-way fee by 3x (from 4000 SEK to 12000 SEK) without any notice that they were doing that. We did not discover this until we returned from our trip and I checked our credit card statement. The total cost of the 3-day rental was over $2300.00. We feel cheated and taken advantage of and will likely not rent from AVIS again! When I called AVIS customer service I was told there was nothing that could be done....in essence it was our fault for not asking in advance. extremely disappointed.
10.0 Excellent
23 Apr 2017
Pros: e-reminder
4.4 Okay
20 Jul 2017
Charged extra for "mandatory" insurance with no explanation
Pros: The car itself was fine.
Cons: When I arrived in Bergen, Norway, to get the car, I was charged an additional $167 for "mandatory" insurance, despite the fact that I had selected insurance when I made the original rental agreement. I agreed only because I could not rent the car without agreeing, and my itinerary depended on having a car from that day.
Immediately after returning to the US, I researched the "mandatory" insurance, but even Avis was unable to tell me. I am currently in a dispute with Avis through my credit card company.
I also received an additional charge of $25.43 with no explanation. When I requested on, Avis sent documents in Norwegian rather than sending docs in a language I can understand.
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Hertz reviews
Car hire locations
Hertz
Locations in Bergen
Airport
+47 5522 6075
Kanalveien 48
+47 5529 2500
Kokstadveien 42
+47 4185 7070
Liamyrane 2
- 6.5
- 8.5
- 8.2
- 5.8
- 6.2
Recent reviews
5.2 Okay
14 Aug 2018
Hertz
Pros: Car was clean and comfortable, got us where we needed to go.
Cons: The representative at Hertz uncharged me more than double what I initially paid, by claiming that I reserved an electric car and switching my reservation, even though my original rental agreement made no mention of electric vehicles. This was an unpleasant and costly experience.
7.6 Good
17 Sep 2018
Cons: Had aim early morning flight out of Stavanger and Hertz was not open and could not find a drop off box for the keys. After several inquiries someone was finally able to direct me to correct location.
10.0 Excellent
22 Oct 2018
Easy
Pros: Easy to pick the car up from the Bergen airport and drop off was easy as well. Highly recommend.
4.4 Okay
9 Aug 2019
Pros: At least they had different car.
Cons: Even though we attached flight they ignored the time we land and gave our car away. We were forced to take 210% more expensive car.
8.8 Excellent
2 Aug 2018
Cons: The car was ideified with a scratch on the drivers side at pick up but the picture was of the passengers side. A little confusing thinking the car has healed itself.
10.0 Excellent
14 Jun 2019
Pros: The pick-up was simple and efficient. The car was brand new and operated well. The drop-off was quick and easy.
8.4 Excellent
24 Aug 2019
Pros: Everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Cons: They were unable to give us the size car I had reserved and it was hard to find the drop-off point at Oslo Airport. That may not be Hertz's fault!
7.2 Good
25 Aug 2018
Cons: Had to wait long time for pickup.
8.0 Excellent
22 Sep 2016
Pros: Key drop was easy to find.
Cons: Entrance to Hertz was hard to find.
8.0 Excellent
22 Sep 2017
Price quote was misleading
Pros: The pickup was easy to find and they had a nice vehicle ready to go.
Cons: Although my paperwork clearly said I had prepaid for a one-way rental, they took a large deposit for an additional drop charge. When I questioned it, they said I would have to take it up with customer service at the drop-off location.
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Car hire locations
Sixt
Locations in Bergen
Flyplassvegen 555
+47 9820 5852
Minde Alle 35/Frydenbø (Volvo)
+47 9820 5852
Åsamyrane 82
+47 9820 5852
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Car hire locations
Sunnycars
Locations in Bergen
Flysplassveien 555
Kanalveien 48
Lonningsvegen 12
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Car hire locations
Dollar
Locations in Bergen
Airport
+47 5522 6075
Kanalveien 48
+47 5529 2500
22 travellers who rented a car in Bergen gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.4
Car hire locations in Bergen
Good to know
| Most popular car type | Economy |
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When to book a hire car in Bergen
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Top tips for renting a car in Bergen
- It is highly advised that travelers rent a car during their time in Bergen simply so they can take advantage of the extra mobility. With a car it is easy to traverse the gorgeous Norwegian countryside and is also much cheaper than paying to join a tour. For instance, say you want to see some of Norway’s famed fjords, Hardangerfjord is one great option as it is just 102 km (63.3 miles) away from the city.
- Visitors to Bergen who are arriving by air and are flying into Bergen Airport will find the hire car offices located in the main terminal’s arrivals area. hire car companies operating here include Budget, Europcar, and Sixt, among others.
- If you are visiting Bergen during the winter months, make sure you are prepared for snowy roads. Though the streets and roads are very well maintained in Bergen, the roads can still get snowed over during inclimate weather. Drivers are recommended to check the weather conditions ahead of time before embarking on any long drives and to be prepared for sudden changes in the weather if there is snow in the forecast.
- Nobody loves rush hour but, fortunately for drivers in Bergen, there isn’t much congestion to worry about here. The limited rush hour in Bergen typically runs from 6:30 a.m. and finishes up at around 9:00 a.m. The afternoon rush hour starts up a bit earlier than in most cities at 2:30 p.m. but it also finishes up early, with rush hour normally cooling down by around 4:30 p.m.
- Book your rental car in Bergen at least 5 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car in Bergen
What is the most popular rental car in Bergen?
Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Bergen.
What is the best rental car company in Bergen?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Bergen are Enterprise (8.5, 12802 reviews), Avis (7.6, 2255 reviews), and Budget (7.4, 4189 reviews).
How can I find car rentals near me in Bergen?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does a Economy car rental cost in Bergen?
A Economy car rental in Bergen costs $88 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Bergen?
Bergen is best suited for small to medium-sized vehicles such as coupes, sedans, compacts, and mid-sized SUVs. This is because many of the streets in Bergen are on the narrower side. Having a smaller car is also an advantage when it comes to parking, as many of the parking spaces will be on the smaller side. Hatchbacks are one of the more common choices for Norwegian drivers, meaning it is also something to keep in mind.
What's the speed limit in Bergen?
Built-up areas and residential areas in Bergen typically feature speed limits of 50 km/h (31 mph), while in less populated areas they go up to 80 km/h (50 mph). Additionally, on major motorways the speed limit goes up to 110 km/h (68 mph).
How are gas prices in Bergen?
Petrol prices in Bergen are somewhat high, with the average price per liter at 16 NOK ($1.87), or 60.56 NOK ($7.06) per gallon of gas. Compared to petrol prices seen elsewhere in Europe, such as Cork, where petrol is €4.73 ($5.36) per gallon, and Brindisi, where petrol is €6.39 ($7.23), Bergen’s petrol is expensive but not abnormally so.
Where are the best places to park in Bergen?
Parking is a very simple affair in Bergen, thanks to the abundant parking spaces in the town. Streetside parking, parking garages, and lots are all readily available for drivers. In general, streetside parking is the most common choice, especially in residential areas. In the central business district, however, parking garages reign supreme and are often the best choice.
