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

Sandnes travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sandnes

With a population of 63,032, Sandnes is a must-see destination in Rogaland, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Sandnes deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Sandnes

Sandnes in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandnes in December
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sandnes

Plane

When flying to Sandnes, you’ll arrive at Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Sandnes include Norwegian, Scandinavian Airlines and Wideroe. The shortest flight to Sandnes from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandnes. The train station in Sandnes is called Sandnes, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandnes is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 307 km from Sandnes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

Vy Bus operates bus routes to Sandnes. From Bergen, the bus ride to Sandnes takes 467 km and will cost you around £43. From Oslo, the ticket costs about £81 for a journey of 789 km.

Plane

When flying to Sandnes, you’ll arrive at Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG), which is located 6 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Sandnes include Norwegian, Scandinavian Airlines and Wideroe. The shortest flight to Sandnes from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 6h 40m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandnes. The train station in Sandnes is called Sandnes, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Sandnes is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 307 km from Sandnes. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Oslo.

Bus

Vy Bus operates bus routes to Sandnes. From Bergen, the bus ride to Sandnes takes 467 km and will cost you around £43. From Oslo, the ticket costs about £81 for a journey of 789 km.

Airports near Sandnes

SVGStavanger Sola
KRSKristiansand Kjevik
HAUHaugesund

Airlines serving Sandnes

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (510 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,068 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (178 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (262 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,051 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sandnes

Most booked hotels in Sandnes

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Radisson Blu Atlantic Hotel Stavanger
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Kronen Gaard Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Clarion Hotel Energy
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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GamlaVærket Gjæstgiveri og Tracteringssted
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Quality Hotel Residence
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Scandic Royal Stavanger
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£108+
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Hiring a car in Sandnes

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Sandnes (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. The most frequently booked car type in Sandnes is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Sandnes (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. The most frequently booked car type in Sandnes is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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