Car hire Fagernes Airport, Leirin

Fagernes Airport serves the tiny village of Fagernes and its surrounding valleys of Hallingdal, Valdres and Gudbransdal with winter charters to nearby ski resorts. Its passenger throughput stands at around 5,500 a year, with its regular flight to Oslo with Dot Lt, subsidised by the Norwegian Ministry of Transport, accounting for most passengers.

Fagernes Airport facilities

For such a low profile facility, Fagernes Airport offers a spacious environment with customs and immigration services, a cafeteria, car hire in Fagernes Airport through two companies, a duty-free store and short- and long-term parking lots. Ground transportation to the village is by bus and the runway here is long enough to support Airbus 151s and Boeing 757s.

Fagernes Airport excursions

The village is surrounded by valleys and unspoilt regions of natural beauty which attract visitors in need of peace, quiet and natural surroundings. Mountains and lakes provide watery activities, climbing and hiking in summer and cross country and downhill skiing in winter. The region's more remote wildernesses are accessible with car rental in Fagernes Airport.

Best time to visit

Southern Norway has warm summers, especially in coastal areas at low altitude, but inland at higher locations, winters can be cruel, with heavy snow great for skiing but temperatures dropping as low as -30?C. Touring the valleys here is great in summer, with its midnight suns, as is skiing in winter as long as you're well wrapped up.

Car rental in Fagernes Airport

Visiting motorists arriving for the skiing season must make sure their hire car comes with winter tyres and snow chains. Norwegians drive on the right and are careful and considerate, especially during the winter months. Car rental can be expensive in Norway, making booking in advance the best plan for the best price. Compare car hire charges online before you book.