Lofoten & Vesterålen car rentals

On average a rental car in Lofoten & Vesterålen costs $144 per day.

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Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Lofoten & Vesterålen are Leknes (46% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Lofoten & Vesterålen), Svolvær (39%) and Harstad (11%).

On average a rental car in Lofoten & Vesterålen costs $1,005 per week ($144 per day).

On average a rental car in Lofoten & Vesterålen costs $4,306 per month ($144 per day).

Nothing beats the feeling of touring Lofoten & Vesterålen in your car, and it is thus recommended that you rent a car when you arrive in town. First is the convenience and flexibility a car offers when touring iconic attractions on your to-do list. Although Lofoten & Vesterålen provides easy public transportation options, like buses and trains, they operate on a fixed schedule and follow specific routes, making it inconvenient to experience other beautiful parts of the town. Moreover, car hire agencies have a wide range of cars in their fleets, and you are sure of getting a vehicle that serves your needs. Lastly, with a rental car, you enjoy comfort and privacy not found in public transportation.

Lofoten & Vesterålen has the same traffic laws as the rest of Norway. The cars have the steering on their left, and Norwegians drive on the right side of the road. Lofoten & Vesterålen has strict Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) laws, requiring motorists not to exceed 0.2 milligrams of alcohol per milliliter of blood (0.02%) when driving. Remember that a particular category of vehicles has the right of way, including school buses and emergency vehicles with flashing lights like ambulances. Take extra caution when driving on rural roads where animals like deer cross unexpectedly.

You can only get service at a car rental agency in Lofoten & Vesterålen if you are 19 or older, although the age may vary with the vehicle category you want. Still, most outlets apply a surcharge policy to young renters below 24, and the fees range according to the location. You can use your U.S. driving license in Lofoten & Vesterålen, provided it is valid. However, if you prefer covering all the bases, pick up an International Driving Permit, which must be presented together with a valid driving license. Most rental companies here prefer credit cards as the primary mode of payment. The cards must have the same number as your ID.