Norway is the country our friends ask us about more than any other, and the most common mistake we see is starting in the wrong place. People fly into Oslo, hire a car, drive 700 km to the fjords in one day and arrive tired. A campervan changes the pace: you can stop wherever the view is good and sleep in a proper campsite by the water.

Prices and facts below come from the CampervanPlanet Oslo page as we saw it in early November 2026. Where we describe roads and rules, we rely on what we know from driving in Norway and Lapland, and we point out where details change by season.

Our our campervan rental guide covers hiring basics for any country.

Gardermoen or the city?

The page lists pick-up at Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL), roughly 40 km north of the city, and in Oslo itself. The airport depots run by suppliers such as Touring Cars, McRent and Indie Campers tend to cost a little more than collecting up-country, but they save you transport on arrival. A fast train connects Gardermoen to the centre in about 20 to 25 minutes.

If you plan a few days in Oslo first, it is easier not to have a van at all. The page suggests using public transport rather than threading a motorhome through the inner streets, and we agree. Collect your van when you are ready to leave the city.

Most rental vans in Norway have a weight limit of 3,500 kg, which a normal car licence covers. The page says only heavier motorhomes need a C1 or C licence, and those are not part of the rental fleets at Gardermoen. EU and EEA licences are accepted, and other licences may need an international permit. The standard minimum age is 25, with a young-driver surcharge of around NOK 100 a day for 21 to 24-year-olds.

Four routes from Oslo

The page describes four classics. The Fjord Norway Classic from Oslo to Bergen is about 700 km and takes six to eight days. You cross the mountains, follow the fjords and finish in Bergen, with ferries and viewpoints in between.

Geirangerfjord and the Atlantic Road takes the E6 north up the long Gudbrandsdalen valley past Lillehammer, then climbs over the mountains to the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord. It is about 1,200 km over six to eight days, and on busy summer routes like Geiranger, arriving early pays off.

Southern Fjords: Preikestolen and Stavanger follows the E18 along Norway’s sunny south coast, through white-painted wooden towns, to the Lysefjord. The hike up Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) delivers one of Europe’s most famous cliff-top views. The Mountain Parks loop takes you to Rondane and Jotunheimen, a high-country trip of mountain passes and short car ferries.

Seasons and prices

The page splits the year into summer peak, shoulder season, transition months and winter off-season. A compact camper cost about €206 a day in the May and September shoulder, rising to NOK 4,700 or more, about €423 a day, for a family motorhome in July and August. That gap shows why we recommend May or September if you can. The days are long, the roads are open and the crowds are smaller, although some mountain passes may still be closed in early May.

Winter is for experienced drivers who want the quiet. You need winter tyres, heated accommodation and flexibility. Many campsites close from autumn to spring.

Budget for fuel, tolls and ferries on top. We broke down daily costs in our real cost of a Nordic road trip, and the tips for saving money in Norway are still true.

Tolls and ferries

Norway uses fully electronic tolling through AutoPASS, so there are no booths. Oslo is ringed by toll points, and you will pass more on main roads, bridges and tunnels. The page says rental campervans come fitted with an AutoPASS tag, and charges, usually around NOK 15 to 60 per passage (about €1.30 to €5.30), are billed to the rental company and passed on to you afterwards, or bundled into a toll package. Ask how your supplier handles tolls and whether it charges a handling fee.

Ferries charge by vehicle length, and a campervan costs more than a car. Book where possible in peak season, and check the timetables for the routes you want. Our guides on Norwegian toll roads and ferry costs explain how the system works.

Camping rules: not in a van

Norway’s famous right to roam (allemannsretten) is generous, but it is built around tents, not vehicles. The page is clear that you cannot simply wild camp in a campervan around Oslo. In general, you may park in some places for a night if signs allow it and you keep distance from houses, but private land and nature reserves are off limits, and restrictions near cities are stricter.

For most nights, plan to use campsites. They are widely available, often by lakes or fjords, and many offer showers, kitchens and electricity. The page names two campsites close to Oslo, and you can find more along each route. Book ahead in July.

Driving in Norway

Norway drives on the right. Speed limits are low, usually 80 km/h on open roads, and enforcement is strict. Headlights are required at all times. Mountain roads are narrow, and tunnels can be long, some with roundabouts inside. Watch for wildlife such as reindeer and moose.

We wrote about what to expect in driving in Norway, and the main points are patience and planning. Fuel stations can be far apart in the mountains, so fill up when you can.

Booking tips

Compare vehicles for your dates, including budget campers, comfort campers, 4×4 adventure campers and family motorhomes. Check the mileage, which is often unlimited with Norwegian fleets, and the pet policy. Ask about winter tyres if you travel outside summer. Confirm insurance excess and deposit.

You can see current options on CampervanPlanet’s Oslo page, or compare other Norwegian cities on the Norway campervan page. Our code HUNGRYTRAVELFAMILY20 takes €20 off your booking at checkout.