Tromsø travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tromsø
With a population of 52.436, Tromsø is the largest city in Troms, 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tromsø has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Tromsø
Tours
When to visit Tromsø
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tromsø in July, when the average temperature is 53.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 59 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Tromsø, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.
How to Get to Tromsø
Plane
When flying to Tromsø, you’ll arrive at Tromso/Langnes (TOS), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Tromsø from the United States departs from New York and takes around 11h.
Car
Another option to get to Tromsø is to pick up a car rental from Narvik, which is about 148 km from Tromsø. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Narvik.
Airlines serving Tromsø
Where to stay in Tromsø
Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $243 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tromsø
Most booked hotels in Tromsø
Renting a car in Tromsø
Renting a car in Tromsø costs $97 per day, on average, or $290 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Tromso/Langnes.
Expect to pay $8.06 per gallon in Tromsø (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $96.76 and $129.01. The most frequently booked car type in Tromsø is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.