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

Hammerfest travel guide

Hammerfest Tourism | Hammerfest Guide

You're Going to Love Hammerfest

With a population of 6,788, Hammerfest is a must-see destination in Finnmark, Norway. 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 Hammerfest has to offer.

When to visit Hammerfest

Hammerfest in October
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hammerfest in October
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hammerfest in July, when the average temperature is 12 °C, and the highest can go up to 14 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 93 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Hammerfest, with an average rainfall of 47 mm.

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How to Get to Hammerfest

Plane

When flying to Hammerfest, you’ll arrive at Hammerfest (HFT), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hammerfest is to pick up a car hire from Tromsø, which is about 211 km from Hammerfest. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Tromsø.

Plane

When flying to Hammerfest, you’ll arrive at Hammerfest (HFT), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Hammerfest is to pick up a car hire from Tromsø, which is about 211 km from Hammerfest. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Tromsø.

Airports near Hammerfest

HFTHammerfest
ALFAlta
LKLLakselv Banak

Airlines serving Hammerfest

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (23 reviews)
Wideroe
Excellent (49 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hammerfest

Most booked hotels in Hammerfest

Thon Hotel Hammerfest
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£120+
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Scandic Hammerfest
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£108+
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Hiring a car in Hammerfest

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Hammerfest (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. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hammerfest, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Hammerfest (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. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Hammerfest, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

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