Kristiansand travel guide
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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. Kristiansand deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Kristiansand
Activities
When to visit Kristiansand
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kristiansand in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kristiansand, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
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 center. The shortest flight to Kristiansand from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 20m.
Train
Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Kristiansand. The train station in Kristiansand is called Kristiansand, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.
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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
Vy Bus operates bus routes to Kristiansand. From Randaberg, the bus ride to Kristiansand takes 388 km and will cost you around $87. From Oslo, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 415 km. Kristiansand’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Kristiansand
Where to stay in Kristiansand
Average rates range from around $136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 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
Renting a car in Kristiansand costs $104 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at Kristiansand Kjevik.
Expect to pay $7.95 per gallon in Kristiansand (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.39 and $127.19. Compact (Skoda Enyaq or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kristiansand, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.