Stavanger travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stavanger
With a population of 121,610, Stavanger is the largest city in Rogaland, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Stavanger deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Stavanger
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stavanger in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 17 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 161 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Stavanger, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.
How to Get to Stavanger
Plane
When flying to Stavanger, you’ll arrive at Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG), which is located 12 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Stavanger from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 4h 35m.
Train
The train station in Stavanger is called Stavanger, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stavanger is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 302 km from Stavanger. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
Vy Bus operates bus routes to Stavanger. From Sandvika, the bus ride to Stavanger takes 816 km and will cost you around €110. From Oslo, the ticket costs about €110 for a journey of 834 km.
Airlines serving Stavanger
Where to stay in Stavanger
Average rates range from around €122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €127 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Skansen Hostel and Stavanger Bed and Breakfast.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stavanger
Most booked hotels in Stavanger
Hiring a car in Stavanger
Expect to pay €1.98 per litre in Stavanger (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €23.75 and €31.67. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Stavanger, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.