Car hire in Oslo
Oslo, the capital city of Norway, is situated on the southern coast in the Oslofjord. The city is known for its luscious green areas and famous museums. It’s a city that has undergone significant change in recent years, with a lot of new buildings and architecture emerging.
Make sure you take the time to visit Oslo's opera and ballet house, which is located in the district of Bjorvika. You'll also find the Barcode Project in the same area, a series of high multi-purpose buildings that have changed the local landscape.
In Oslo there is so much to explore if you are a fan of art - from Van Gogh to Munch - whose creations are incidentally often confused with each other.
Discover Oslo with a rental car from Avis. Pick up your Avis hire car when you arrive at Oslo Gardermoen Airport, and the city of Oslo is within easy reach.
Explore Oslo's sights
In Oslo there is so much to see and discover. The Viking Ship Museum, which is located in Bygdøyeit, invites you to discover the history of the Vikings. Other museum highlights include the Vigeland Museum, which exhibits sculptures by Gustav Vigeland - and the Kon- Tikki and Fram Museums.
Make sure your to do list includes Frogner Park, the city's most visited tourist attraction and the largest park in Oslo. In Fronger Park, you'll find the famous Vigeland Sculpture Park, with over 200 works of sculptor Gustav Vigeland and at the southern end of the park, is Frogner Manor.
The Oslofjord in Norway forms the entrance to Oslo and is a busy waterway. Enjoy a boat tour and fall in love with the small islands, the houses and the beautiful scenery. The fjords offer you the opportunity to try kayaking, fishing, and sailing. The three islands Gressholmen, Rambergøya and Heggholmen are interconnected and offer beautiful swimming opportunities, as well as great sunbathing stops.
So book your Avis rental car today, and enjoy all that Oslo has to offer.
Popular car hire locations in Oslo
Driving rules in Norway
Which side of the road?
In Norway, please drive on the right side of the road.
Country driving laws
- Winter tyres are mandatory between November and April.
- Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
- Give way to traffic approaching from the right. You have the right of way if there is a road sign with a yellow diamond at the intersection
- Trams always have right of way.
- In Oslo, electric vehicles are allowed to use bus lanes.
- Dipped headlights must be used at all times
- If you're caught committing a driving offence, the police can issue an on-the-spot fine
Speed limits
All speed signs will be in km/h.
For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers:
- Urban areas: 50 km/h (31 mph)
- Rural areas: 90 km/h (55 mph)
- Motorways: 110 km/h (80 mph)
Child safety / Seatbelt laws
- It is compulsory for the driver and all passengers to wear a seatbelt
- All children must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their size
- Children under 4 years old must travel in an appropriate rear-facing child seat for their size
Please note - It is the child’s parent / guardian or vehicle renter’s responsibility to fit the child seat.
This road rules information is for provided for general guidance only. We endeavour to keep the information up to date and accurate, but any reliance you place on this information is at your own risk.