Car hire Mehamn Airport

The northern-most airport in Europe, Mehamn Airport is located in Finnmark, the most northern region of Norway, which is known for its superb, unspoilt wilderness. Around 10,000 passengers pass through the airport each year, with the domestic carrier Wideroe hosting flights to other Finnmark destinations such as Hammerfest and Vadsoe.

Mehamn Airport facilities

Serving the nearby village of Mehamn and its 700 or so residents, the airport's vintage terminal offers a few passenger facilities, such as a cafeteria, a small shop, parking on the complex and car hire in Mehamn Airport on arrival or arranged in advance.

Mehamn Airport excursions

Set on Mehamn Fjord and surrounded by snow-covered wilderness in winter, wide open spaces, mountainous scenery, spectacular fjords and the wetlands of Finnmark are all accessible, at least in summer, with car rental in Mehamn Airport. After heavy winter snowfalls, the village may be cut off as roads become closed.

Best time to visit

Set above the Arctic Circle, on the Berents Sea coastline, Finnmark sees harsh winters which are rarely as bad as those in inland locations. Arctic storms hit the peninsula year round and snowfall is heavy in winter. Touring the vast region's sublime natural beauty is best done during the mild summer months.

Car rental in Mehamn Airport

Given the remoteness of the location, unless drivers stay on the regional routes, they may have problems with road conditions. Driving here during the winter months is not recommended due to the unpredictability of the weather and the polar night. Compare car hire quotes online to get the best deal, as motoring in Norway can be expensive.