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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hammerfest has to offer.
When to visit Hammerfest
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.
How to Get to Hammerfest
Plane
When flying to Hammerfest, you’ll arrive at Hammerfest (HFT), which is located 1 mile from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Hammerfest is to pick up a car hire from Tromsø, which is about 131 miles from Hammerfest. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Europcar, among others, in Tromsø.
Airlines serving Hammerfest
Where to stay in popular areas of Hammerfest
Most booked hotels in Hammerfest
Hiring a car in Hammerfest
Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.41 and £27.22. The most frequently booked car type in Hammerfest is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 17% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.