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.
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 3h 35m.
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.
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.
Vy Bus operates bus routes to Arendal. From Oslo, the bus ride to Arendal takes 258 miles and will cost you around £56. From Malmö, the ticket costs about £126 for a journey of 783 miles.
Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £68 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.72 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 £20.64 and £27.52. Compact (Toyota Auris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Arendal, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.