Car hire Lakselv Airport

Marketed as North Cape Airport, although the cape itself is 180kms away, Lakselv Airport Banak serves its immediate area and the Karasjok area, 74kms south of the facility. It is linked to the latter by an airport bus. Norwegian Air Shuttle flies to Oslo, Wideroe to Alta and Tromsoe and BH Air run seasonal holiday charter to Burgas in Turkey from here.

Lakselv Airport facilities

The airport is a shared military and civil facility, expanded several times since its inception in 1963. The single terminal provides a cafeteria, lounges, luggage storage and several small shops. Private pilot training takes place here and car rental in Lakselv Airport can be arranged with advance notification or on arrival.

Lakselv Airport excursions

Finnmark is recognised by UNESCO as the last unspoilt wilderness region in Europe and has dramatic scenery and many diverse ecosystems. Many Sami people still live here, with traditional ways still practiced in the tiny villages set along the wide expanse of Porsanger Fjord. The wetlands here are heaven for birders and accessible with car hire in Lakselv Airport

Best time to visit

The harsh winters inland in Finnmark are mitigated by the Gulf Stream in coastal locations, with winters cold but bearable and great for cross-country skiing. September through December is wet or snowy, with coastal storms closing roads on a regular basis, but summers are milder then perhaps expected in this far northern location.

Car rental in Lakselv Airport

Visiting motorists should note that Norwegians drive on the right, and do so with competence and consideration for other road users. Drivers should take care on winter roads as black ice and packed snow can cause accidents. Winter tyres are essential during the cold months. Compare car hire rates online before you book, as vehicle rental rates can be expensive if not secured in advance.