Hamar travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hamar
With a population of 29.479, Hamar is the largest city in Hedmark, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamar has to offer.
When to visit Hamar
How to Get to Hamar
Plane
Although Hamar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Oslo Airport (OSL), which is located 67 km from Hamar.
Train
Train is the most popular train carrier serving Hamar, followed by FlixTrain. The train journey from Hamar to Kristiansand takes 4h 26m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stavanger, expect to pay about £44 for a 7h 38m trip. The train station in Hamar is called Hamar, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hamar is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 99 km from Hamar. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamar, including FlixBus, Vy Bus and Vy. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Hamar takes 338 km and will cost you around £33. From Örebro, the ticket costs about £48 for a journey of 418 km.
Airlines serving Hamar
Where to stay in popular areas of Hamar
Most booked hotels in Hamar
Hiring a car in Hamar
Expect to pay £1.70 per litre in Hamar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £20.39 and £27.18. The most frequently booked car type in Hamar is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Auris or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.