Kristiansand travel guide
Kristiansand Tourism | Kristiansand Guide
You're Going to Love Kristiansand
With a population of 63,814, Kristiansand is the largest city in Vest-Agder, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
When to visit Kristiansand
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kristiansand in July, when the average temperature is 16 °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 -3 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 160 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kristiansand, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Kristiansand
Plane
When flying to Kristiansand, you’ll arrive at Kristiansand Kjevik (KRS), which is located 8 km from the city centre
Train
The train station in Kristiansand is called Kristiansand, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Kristiansand is to pick up a car rental from Oslo, which is about 252 km from Kristiansand. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Kristiansand using Vy Bus or Bus. From Sandvika, the bus ride to Kristiansand takes 398 km and will cost you around C$ 98. From Oslo, the ticket costs about C$ 98 for a journey of 415 km. Kristiansand’s bus station is located 5 km from the downtown.
Airlines serving Kristiansand
Where to stay in Kristiansand
Average rates range from around C$ 151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 465 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kristiansand
Most booked hotels in Kristiansand
Renting a car in Kristiansand
Expect to pay C$ 2.96 per litre in Kristiansand (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 35.41 and C$ 47.21. The most frequently booked car type in Kristiansand is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.