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.
When to visit Grimstad
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 4h 10m.
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 Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
Vy Bus operates bus routes to Grimstad. From Oslo, the bus ride to Grimstad takes 415 km and will cost you around £61. From Stockholm, the ticket costs about £133 for a journey of 1300 km.
Airlines serving Grimstad
Where to stay in popular areas of Grimstad
Hiring a car in Grimstad
Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.73 and £26.30. The most frequently booked car type in Grimstad is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.