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

Haugesund travel guide

Haugesund Tourism | Haugesund Guide

You're Going to Love Haugesund

With a population of 40 321, Haugesund is a must-see destination in Rogaland, 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 Haugesund has to offer.

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When to visit Haugesund

Haugesund in August
Estimated hotel price
£111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Haugesund in August
Estimated hotel price
£111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Haugesund in July, when the average temperature is 14 °C, and the highest can go up to 15 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 185 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Haugesund, with an average rainfall of 75 mm.

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How to Get to Haugesund

Plane

When flying to Haugesund, you’ll arrive at Haugesund (HAU), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haugesund from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Haugesund is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 313 km from Haugesund. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Oslo.

Plane

When flying to Haugesund, you’ll arrive at Haugesund (HAU), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Haugesund from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Haugesund is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 313 km from Haugesund. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Oslo.

Airports near Haugesund

Airlines serving Haugesund

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,803 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,592 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (645 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,097 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,017 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Haugesund

Most booked hotels in Haugesund

Home Hotel Amanda
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Scandic Haugesund
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£67+
Quality Hotel Maritim
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£108+

Hiring a car in Haugesund

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Haugesund (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.26 and £24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Haugesund is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.53 per litre in Haugesund (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.26 and £24.35. The most frequently booked car type in Haugesund is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.