AVIS Car Rental at Oslo Gardermoen Airport

Norway's capital city Oslo is a popular destination for visitors across the globe, who come to Norway during the summer to explore the fjords and historic cities like Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim and during winter to enjoy a variety of winter sports in Oslo and surrounding areas.

Oslo Gardermoen Airport is situated some 47 km north of central Oslo and passengers arriving at the airport will find Avis car hire Oslo Airport in the arrivals hall on the western side of the train station. Here all the major car hire companies have their rental stations. Visitors to Oslo can pre-book their rental vehicle either online using the form above or by telephoning Avis Oslo Airport directly on +47 67 25 55 10.

Avis is just one of several car rental companies at Oslo Gardermoen Airport.

The office hours differ slightly from company to company, but generally speaking all car rental stations at Oslo Airport are open weekdays from 07.00 to 23.30 hours and on Saturdays from 08.30 to 19.00 hours, and on Sundays from 09.00 to 23.30 hours. When returning their rental car, customers should take their vehicle to parking space 4c in the multi-storey car park situated immediately next to the terminal building. This area is signposted, simply follow the "rental car return" signs and drop off the keys at the car rental counter of Avis Oslo Airport in the arrivals hall. Avis regret that at Oslo Airport keys can only be returned during the above mentioned office hours.

Taking the RV 174 from the airport, customers will see the E6 motorway exit, which will lead them to Oslo city and destinations beyond. Norway has an excellent road network, connecting all the major cities and tourist attractions. The motorways have CCTV coverage and if any problems occur, such as accidents or traffic jams during peak times, information flashes up on the giant LED screens above the motorway, giving details of diversions or likely delays.

Within Oslo there are many attractions for tourist to visit, but just outside lies the wonderful nature reserve of the Marka Forest, where during summer months visitors can hike, have picnics, watch the wildlife or bicycle on the well designed network of cycle paths. In winter there is snowboarding, cross country skiing and sleigh rides to look forward to.

Further afield are the ancient cities of Bergen and Trondheim. Bergen's hanseatic trade past is best displayed in the old town, where ancient wooden warehouses are an exact replica of the stone built warehouses in Riga, Hamburg and Lübeck, all free Hanseatic City States dating back to the Middle Ages, when German merchant fleets dominated the Baltic Sea.

In Trondheim, one of Norway's oldest cities, pilgrims and tourists alike are still admiring the majestic beauty of the Nidaros Cathedral and the Archbishop's Palace. In Trondheim visitors can learn more about 1000 years of Norway's history, since there are numerous cultural and heritage museums with excellent displays for both young and older visitors to enjoy.

Hiring a car from Avis Oslo Airport is especially handy when travelling with children, ski equipment, bicycles or snowboards, since the latter have to be specially wrapped and stored during transport on trains. The tourist attractions in Oslo also include the wonderful shops in Karl Johan Street, Oslo's main shopping district. Museum shops are excellent for gift ideas for friends and family at home. With an Avis Oslo Airport rental car shopping bags can find room in the boot, leaving you free to enjoy Oslo’s attractions.

Little ones will love a trip to the Viking Ship Museum, where several replica and original Viking ships are on display, or a day out in Oslo's amusement park Tusenfryd, where families can enjoy thrilling rides like the SpaceShot, SuperSplash or SpinSpider and many water based activities.

At the Fram Polar Ship Museum Norway's heroic exploration of the arctic Polar region is celebrated, while the Kon-Tiki Museum is devoted to charting the amazing adventures of historian Thor Heyerdahl, who traveled the oceans in a papyrus made raft to prove Europeans may well have reached destinations like the Easter Islands in hand made crafts like the Kon-Tiki.

Avis car hire Oslo Airport provides customers with a wide choice of vehicles at very affordable prices. Bookings during peak times like the summer holidays or the winter months should be made well in advance of arrival, especially if additional equipment like child booster seats, winter equipment or luggage roof racks are required.