Sign In
24/7
App

Rent A Car In Stavanger, Norway With Competitive Prices

A practical UK-focused guide to airport and city-centre pick-up, helping you compare options, avoid hidden costs and drive Stavanger and the fjords with confidence.

UK Traveller Guide
Stavanger Car Hire Guide: Where To Pick Up And What To Expect
Renting a car in Stavanger is one of the easiest ways to reach the Lysefjord (Preikestolen trailhead), Jæren’s beaches and nearby towns on your own schedule. Public transport is good in the city, but a car can save time for day trips, early starts and remote viewpoints. For travellers from the United Kingdom, driving is straightforward: Norway drives on the right, so allow a short adjustment period, especially at roundabouts and junctions. Expect modern roads, frequent tunnels and electronic tolling (typically billed via the rental company). Costs can be higher than in the UK, so compare total price (insurance excess, young/extra driver fees, fuel policy and one-way charges) rather than the headline rate.
Alamo
Avis
National
Dollar
Thrifty
Budget
+ more
Stavanger Airport (SVG) – Sola
Best for fast pickup after landing and easy access to main routes (E39 and roads towards Sandnes, Jæren and Lysefjord). Pros: widest choice of vehicles, longer opening hours, simple outbound driving. Cons: airport surcharges may apply, queues at peak arrivals, a short drive into central Stavanger and paid parking if you return in the city.
Stavanger City Centre (Byterminalen / Central Area)
Convenient if you are staying centrally and only need a car for day trips. Pros: avoid airport fees, easy to collect after settling in, often walkable from hotels. Cons: limited stock (especially automatics), reduced weekend/late opening hours, tighter streets and paid parking, potential delays collecting during busy periods.
Stavanger Station Area (Stavanger stasjon)
Handy for travellers arriving by train or coach from other Norwegian cities before hiring a car. Pros: good access from public transport, straightforward for short hires, easy to return without entering airport traffic. Cons: fewer vehicle categories, may require a short walk to the office, city driving and parking costs can add up.
Loading map...

Choose Your Ride

Find the perfect vehicle for your trip. Compare options below.

Airport
City Centre

Pick Up At Stavanger Airport (SVG) For Maximum Convenience

Airport pickup suits UK travellers who want to drive straight after landing, especially for fjord day trips or early starts. You’ll typically find the broadest range of cars (including larger SUVs and estate cars for luggage), clearer signposting, and longer opening hours. Check the total cost for airport location fees, insurance excess, deposit requirements and toll handling (often billed after the rental).

logo
Group ExplorerVan
Toyota Proace City

Toyota Proace City

AlamoIn terminal, Walk to counter
2
4
Auto
Cancellationcancellation fees apply
Deposit$1,273.33
MileageUnlimited
PaymentCredit Card
Check Rates
logo
Group ExplorerVan
Toyota Proace City

Toyota Proace City

EnterpriseIn terminal, Walk to counter
2
4
Auto
Cancellationcancellation fees apply
Deposit$1,286.08
MileageUnlimited
PaymentCredit Card
Check Rates
logo
Group ExplorerVan
Toyota Proace City

Toyota Proace City

NationalIn terminal, Walk to counter
2
4
Auto
Cancellationcancellation fees apply
Deposit$1,296.28
MileageUnlimited
PaymentCredit Card
Check Rates
logo
City ZipSmall
Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen ID.3

AlamoIn terminal, Walk to counter
5
2
4
Auto
Cancellationcancellation fees apply
Deposit$1,303.93
MileageUnlimited
PaymentCredit Card
Check Rates
logo
City ZipSmall
Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen ID.3

HertzIn terminal, Walk to counter
5
2
4
Auto
Cancellationcancellation fees apply
Deposit$2,063.04
MileageUnlimited
PaymentCredit Card
Check Rates
logo
City ZipSmall
Volkswagen ID.3

Volkswagen ID.3

EnterpriseIn terminal, Walk to counter
5
2
4
Auto
Cancellationcancellation fees apply
Deposit$1,318.39
MileageUnlimited
PaymentCredit Card
Check Rates
logo
Mountain MasterSUV
Volkswagen ID.4X

Volkswagen ID.4X

AlamoIn terminal, Walk to counter
5
2
4
Auto
Cancellationcancellation fees apply
Deposit$1,349.84
MileageUnlimited
PaymentCredit Card
Check Rates
logo
Mountain MasterSUV
Volkswagen ID.4X

Volkswagen ID.4X

EnterpriseIn terminal, Walk to counter
5
2
4
Auto
Cancellationcancellation fees apply
Deposit$1,366.85
MileageUnlimited
PaymentCredit Card
Check Rates
logo
Mountain MasterSUV
Volkswagen ID.4X

Volkswagen ID.4X

NationalIn terminal, Walk to counter
5
2
4
Auto
Cancellationcancellation fees apply
Deposit$1,380.45
MileageUnlimited
PaymentCredit Card
Check Rates

Stavanger SVG Car Hire Ratings from Genuine Travellers

Browse authentic reviews and first-hand ratings from motorists who collected their rental cars at Stavanger Airport (SVG), so you can book with confidence.

Rental companyRatingAvg. Daily RatePickup Method/DistanceSecurity depositAccepts Debit CardsKey Advantages
Alamo
2.9
2 reviews
$145In terminal, Walk to counter
$1,070 - $2,091
  • Fast efficient service
  • Competitive pricing
  • Straightforward rental process
Enterprise
2.5
13 reviews
$161In terminal, Walk to counter
$1,070 - $2,197
  • Friendly and competent staff
  • Smooth and efficient rental process
  • Good cars at acceptable prices
National
2.5
25 reviews
$162In terminal, Walk to counter
$1,460 - $2,250
  • Friendly staff excellent service
  • Quality vehicles great condition
  • Easy pickup drop-off process
Sixt
2.1
180+ reviews
$159In terminal, Walk to counter
$535 - $3,813
  • Clean and well-maintained vehicles
  • Friendly and helpful staff
  • Smooth pickup and return process
Avis
1.6
11 reviews
$126In terminal, Walk to counter
$405 - $1,313
  • Helpful phone service
  • Nice cars available
  • Smooth pickup process
Budget
1.2
5700+ reviews
$114In terminal, Walk to counter
$405 - $1,232
  • Easy online booking
  • Clean well-maintained vehicles
  • Professional courteous staff
Hertz
1.2
350+ reviews
$158In terminal, Walk to counter
$300 - $5,000
  • Clean vehicles provided
  • Self-service return option
  • Helpful knowledgeable staff

*Rating and review data are sourced from Trustpilot. Policy details may vary by location and vehicle type. Please confirm at the time of booking.

Data source: QEEQ Car Rental
Last updated: Jun. 18 2026
Essential Rental Hub
Everything you need to know before you drive off. Select a topic to get the full brakdown.
First-Timer's Guide to Fuelling a Rental Car in Norway
A comprehensive guide for first-time visitors on how to refuel a rental car in Norway, covering fuel types, payment methods, and tips for a smooth experience.
View details
Stavanger Car Hire Insurance — Avoid the €3,000 Mistake (Ultimate Guide)
A practical guide to avoiding crippling excess charges when hiring a car in Stavanger. Explains the gaps in standard CDW/TP/TPL, the €1,500–€3,000 excess risk, and two smart solutions — rental-company full cover (SCDW) or third‑party excess reimbursement — plus pre‑travel checklist, credit‑card advice and inspection tips to ensure a stress‑free Norwegian road trip.
View details
Stavanger Rental Car Toll Guide — AutoPASS, Costs & Tips
Comprehensive guide for motorists renting a car in Stavanger: how Norway's AutoPASS system works, why tolls fund infrastructure, and how rental companies bill tolls (pay‑per‑use vs pre‑paid). Includes realistic cost estimates for popular routes (Preikestolen, Kjerag, Stavanger–Bergen, Oslo), ferry charges, VAT/handling fees and a step‑by‑step pre‑trip checklist to avoid surprises and budget confidently.
View details

Platform Insights

Car Rental Expert Advice

By QEEQ Platform Expert Team

Expertise Metrics

Platform Recognition

Asia's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023&2024

Booking Volume

Review Quality

10,000+ verified 5-star reviews

Market Experience

Data Authority

Expertise Verification

QEEQ data verified against local official data sources

Key Expert Insights

Platform Analysis

"null"

Booking Patterns

"null"

Customer Pain Points

"null"

Road Trips

One-way rental routes starting from Stavanger

Plan your ultimate road trip with these popular one-way routes departing from Stavanger

Stavanger, Norway: Essential Driving & Travel Guide for Visitors

Discover everything you need to know about driving, car hire, fuel costs and travel essentials in Stavanger before your Norwegian adventure begins

LANGUAGES

Norwegian (Bokmål), Norwegian (Nynorsk), Sami

CURRENCY

NOK

DRIVE ON

Right-hand side

COUNTRY CODE

+47

AVERAGE CAR RENTAL PRICE

$75 per day

AVERAGE CAR RENTAL LENGTH

7 days

SPEED LIMIT WITHIN TOWN

50 km/h

SPEED LIMIT OUT OF TOWN

80-110 km/h (typically 80 km/h on most roads)

ACCEPTABLE LIMIT OF BAC

0.02% (Strictly Enforced)

AVERAGE GAS PRICE

$2.29/L

LOWEST / HIGHEST GAS PRICE

$1.53/L - $2.88/L

Stavanger Car Hire: UK Driver's FAQ

Practical answers on tolls, winter roads, ferries and licences for hiring a car in Norway's fjord capital

Can I use my UK driving licence in Norway, and what's the biggest adjustment?
Yes — your UK photocard licence is valid for short stays (under 3 months) without an International Driving Permit, as long as you also carry the paper counterpart or a DVLA share code. The big shock: Norwegian cars drive on the RIGHT with a left-hand-drive layout, so you'll be sitting on the wrong side of the car AND the wrong side of the road. Plan a slow first hour out of the airport. If your licence was issued in Jersey, Guernsey, the Isle of Man or Gibraltar, you must carry a 1968-convention IDP.
How do Stavanger's toll roads work, and roughly what will a fjord day-trip cost?
Norway uses an electronic AutoPass system — there are no toll booths to pay cash at. The rental car carries a transponder and you simply drive through; tolls are billed to the rental company and added to your final invoice, with a NOK 50–100 admin fee per crossing. A typical Stavanger–Preikestolen–Lysefjord loop racks up around NOK 200–350 in tolls. There is NO cash option. If a charge slips through unpaid, expect a NOK 300+ fine plus admin costs, so check your final statement carefully.
Is the road to Preikestolen safe in winter, and do I need winter tyres or chains?
The Fv 4500 to Preikestolen is open year-round, but from November to March expect compacted snow, black ice, and daytime temperatures of -5 to -10°C. By Norwegian law, M+S (mud-and-snow) tyres are mandatory from mid-November to mid-April on the mountain stretch; studded tyres are allowed 1 November–15 April. Most Norwegian rental companies include winter tyres at no extra cost in this window — confirm at pickup. Snow chains are not compulsory but a smart backup for the final unpaved Preikestolen plateau section.
I'm 22 — how much extra will I pay in 'young driver' fees in Stavanger?
Most major suppliers (Hertz, Avis, Sixt, Europcar) add a young-driver surcharge of NOK 150–200 per day for ages 19–24, on top of the base rate. The minimum rental age is 19, but cars over 2.0L often require 21+ and full-size SUVs 25+. There is no upper age cap, although drivers over 75 may face extra ID checks. The fee is fixed per day and typically capped at around NOK 1,500–2,000 per rental, so a week-long hire will cost roughly NOK 1,000–1,400 extra.
I'm driving to Lysefjord and Preikestolen — what's the one thing tourists get wrong?
The Lysefjord ferry (Lauvvik–Oanes on the Rv13) has been free for cars since 2022, yet visitors still queue at the old ticket booth and miss sailings — just drive straight on. For Preikestolen, the main car park costs NOK 200/day and FILLS UP by 9am in summer; arrive before 8am, or park at the Jørpeland ferry and use the seasonal shuttle. The last 6 km of the Lysevegen (Fv 500) is a narrow, potholed gravel road with 27 hairpins — skip it if you're not used to mountain roads.

QEEQ Platform Awards

Recognized globally for excellence in car rental booking services and customer satisfaction.

Asia's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025

Asia's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025

Asia's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2024

Asia's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2024

Asia's Best Car hire Booking Website 2023

Asia's Best Car hire Booking Website 2023

Asia's Best Car hire Booking Website 2022

Asia's Best Car hire Booking Website 2022

Best Car hire Platform Partner 2022 OF ABG

Best Car hire Platform Partner 2022 OF ABG

Business Excellence Awards 2024

Business Excellence Awards 2024

The Magellan Awards in Car hire Service Category

The Magellan Awards in Car hire Service Category

The Travolution Awards for Best On the Road

The Travolution Awards for Best On the Road

Recommended by our customers

Trusted by customers worldwide and we're always working to improve.

Trustpilot