Stavanger travel guide
Stavanger Tourism | Stavanger Guide
You're Going to Love Stavanger
With a population of 121,610, Stavanger is the largest city in Rogaland, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stavanger has to offer.
When to visit Stavanger
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stavanger in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 161 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Stavanger, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.
How to Get to Stavanger
Plane
When flying to Stavanger, you’ll arrive at Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Stavanger from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 21h 25m.
Train
Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Stavanger. The train station in Stavanger is called Stavanger, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stavanger is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 188 miles from Stavanger. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Sixt, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Stavanger using Vy Bus or Bus. From Sandvika, the bus ride to Stavanger takes 497 miles and will cost you around ₹ 12,175. From Oslo, the ticket costs about ₹ 12,175 for a journey of 508 miles.
Airlines serving Stavanger
Where to stay in Stavanger
Average rates range from around ₹ 10,916 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,424 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Skansen Hostel and Stavanger Bed and Breakfast.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stavanger
Most booked hotels in Stavanger
Hiring a car in Stavanger
Expect to pay ₹ 178 per litre in Stavanger (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,131 and ₹ 2,842. The most frequently booked car type in Stavanger is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Peugeot 3008 or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.