Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Grimstad travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grimstad

With a population of 9,561, Grimstad is a must-see destination in Aust-Agder, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 19 days in order to fully appreciate everything Grimstad has to offer.

When to visit Grimstad

Grimstad in November
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grimstad in November
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grimstad

Plane

Although Grimstad doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kristiansand Kjevik (KRS), which is located 33 km from Grimstad. The shortest flight to Grimstad from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Grimstad.

Car

Another option to get to Grimstad is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 214 km from Grimstad. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

Vy Bus operates bus routes to Grimstad. From Oslo, the bus ride to Grimstad takes 386 km and will cost you around £54. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about £95 for a journey of 797 km.

Plane

Although Grimstad doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kristiansand Kjevik (KRS), which is located 33 km from Grimstad. The shortest flight to Grimstad from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 3h 45m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Grimstad.

Car

Another option to get to Grimstad is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 214 km from Grimstad. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

Vy Bus operates bus routes to Grimstad. From Oslo, the bus ride to Grimstad takes 386 km and will cost you around £54. From Gothenburg, the ticket costs about £95 for a journey of 797 km.

Airports near Grimstad

TRFOslo Sandefjord
KRSKristiansand Kjevik

Airlines serving Grimstad

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (178 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,051 reviews)
Wideroe
Excellent (49 reviews)
Norwegian Air International
Excellent (221 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Grimstad

Hiring a car in Grimstad

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Grimstad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. Standard (Volkswagen ID.4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Grimstad, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Grimstad (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.28 and £23.03. Standard (Volkswagen ID.4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Grimstad, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

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