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

Sandefjord travel guide

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With a population of 42.654, Sandefjord is the largest city in Vestfold, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sandefjord to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Sandefjord

Sandefjord in January
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandefjord in January
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sandefjord in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of -3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 119 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sandefjord, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.

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How to Get to Sandefjord

Plane

When flying to Sandefjord, you’ll arrive at Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Train

SJ is the most popular train carrier serving Sandefjord, followed by Train. The train station in Sandefjord is called Sandefjord, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandefjord is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 92 km from Sandefjord. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandefjord using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Sandefjord takes 338 km and will cost you around £35. From Malmö, the ticket costs about £66 for a journey of 692 km. Sandefjord’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Sandefjord, you’ll arrive at Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Train

SJ is the most popular train carrier serving Sandefjord, followed by Train. The train station in Sandefjord is called Sandefjord, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandefjord is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 92 km from Sandefjord. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandefjord using Vy Bus or FlixBus. From Gothenburg, the bus ride to Sandefjord takes 338 km and will cost you around £35. From Malmö, the ticket costs about £66 for a journey of 692 km. Sandefjord’s bus station is located 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Sandefjord

OSLOslo Gardermoen
TRFOslo Sandefjord
KRSKristiansand Kjevik

Airlines serving Sandefjord

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sandefjord

Most booked hotels in Sandefjord

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Home Hotel Atlantic
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Hotel Kong Carl - Unike Hoteller
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Scandic Park Sandefjord
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Hiring a car in Sandefjord

Hiring a car in Sandefjord costs £39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Sandefjord.

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Sandefjord (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.38 and £24.50. Economy (Renault Zoe or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sandefjord, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Sandefjord costs £39 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Sandefjord.

Expect to pay £1.54 per litre in Sandefjord (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.38 and £24.50. Economy (Renault Zoe or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Sandefjord, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Sandefjord

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£20/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£22/day

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