Arendal travel guide
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You're Going to Love Arendal
With a population of 30,916, Arendal is the largest city in Aust-Agder, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Arendal to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Arendal
How to Get to Arendal
Plane
Although Arendal doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kristiansand Kjevik (KRS), which is located 31 miles from Arendal. The shortest flight to Arendal from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 4h.
Train
Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Arendal. The train station in Arendal is called Arendal, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Arendal is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 122 miles from Arendal. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
Vy Bus operates bus routes to Arendal. From Oslo, the bus ride to Arendal takes 280 miles and will cost you around £33. From Stockholm, the ticket costs about £72 for a journey of 753 miles.
Airlines serving Arendal
Where to stay in Arendal
Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £72 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Arendal
Most booked hotels in Arendal
Hiring a car in Arendal
Expect to pay £1.71 per litre in Arendal (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.51 and £27.34. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Arendal, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.