Stavanger car rentals from C$ 112/day

When choosing the right model for car hire in Stavanger it’s advisable to get something versatile like an MPV or SUV. A full four-wheel drive vehicle is also not a bad idea if you’re going to venture into the rural areas. During winter, this kind of traction becomes almost mandatory, and make sure to check with you hire car supplier that snow tyres and chains are included when the weather really sets in. During the summer months it becomes more feasible to hire a city car or a standard type of sedan.

Stavanger speed limits conform to those all over rural Norway. This means that you can drive up to 60km/h (about 37mph) on these roads. However, in the central and residential areas of the town the driving speed is limited to 30km/h (around 18mph). Make sure to observe this as the police are vigilant about it, although you don’t have to worry about speed cameras, as most trapping is done by mobile radar.

The only free parking in Stavanger is quite a way from the city centre, so you can either park and take about a 30min walk, or take public transport in once you’ve parked your vehicle. You’ll find these 2h free parking areas at Fylkeskommunen and St Olav’s Gate. Closer to the centre you’ll pay anything between 24kr (about 2£) and 72kr (about 6£) per 2h in places like Coop Marked Randabergveien and P-Arketten.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Stavanger. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Stavanger is C$ 10.10 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 121 and C$ 162, depending on the car size.

Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Stavanger.

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A Mini car rental in Stavanger costs C$ 118 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Stavanger costs C$ 105 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Stavanger costs C$ 389 per day, on average.

In Stavanger, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Stavanger Lufthavn (12 km from city centre ).

The Norwegian traffic law requires every car occupant to buckle up, whether at the front or back. If you are traveling with children, ensure that kids under 79 lbs (35.8 kg) or 53 inches tall are restrained in a child safety seat.

Regarding alcohol, Norway has zero tolerance for driving under the influence. The legal Blood Alcohol Concentration limit is set at 0.02%. Remember that traffic officers can pull you over anytime and conduct a breathalyzer test. Violation of this regulation attracts hefty fines.