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

Tønsberg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tønsberg

With a population of 38,914, Tønsberg is a must-see destination in Vestfold, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Tønsberg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Tønsberg

Tønsberg in November
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tønsberg in November
Estimated hotel price
£92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tønsberg

Plane

When flying to Tønsberg, you’ll arrive at Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tønsberg is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 74 km from Tønsberg. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Oslo.

Plane

When flying to Tønsberg, you’ll arrive at Oslo Sandefjord (TRF), which is located 12 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tønsberg is to pick up a car hire from Oslo, which is about 74 km from Tønsberg. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Oslo.

Airports near Tønsberg

OSLOslo Gardermoen
TRFOslo Sandefjord

Airlines serving Tønsberg

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,568 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,558 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,592 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,595 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tønsberg

Most booked hotels in Tønsberg

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Tonsberg Vandrerhjem
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Hotel Klubben
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Hotel Kong Carl - Unike Hoteller
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Home Hotel Atlantic
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Thon Hotel Tønsberg Brygge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Scandic Park Sandefjord
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Tønsberg

Hiring a car in Tønsberg costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Tønsberg.

Expect to pay £1.80 per litre in Tønsberg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.49 and £28.65. Compact (Volkswagen ID.3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tønsberg, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Tønsberg costs £36 per day, on average, or £73 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Tønsberg.

Expect to pay £1.80 per litre in Tønsberg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.49 and £28.65. Compact (Volkswagen ID.3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Tønsberg, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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