Car hire Mo i Rana Airport

Set in Nordland on the Norwegian mainland, the little town of Mo I Rana is served by Mo I Rana Airport. Flights here are operated by domestic airline Wideroe to Trondheim, Bodoe and other isolated coastal and inland communities. Located 20 minutes' drive from town, the airport has no bus service but it provide a taxi stand.

Mo I Rana Airport facilities

The small, shed-like concrete terminal has a few basic passenger facilities including a café, a shop, seating, short-term car parking outside the terminal and car hire in Mo I Rana Airport. Car rental is the only transportation option available at the airport apart from taxis.

Mo I Rana Airport excursions

Mo I Rana town lies in Ranfjord, to the south of the Salffjellet Mountains, known for Svartisen Glacier. Close by are the famous caves of Grenligrotta and Setagrotta, both of which are open to the public. In the town are a number of pretty wooden heritage buildings. The countryside is easily toured with car rental in Mo I Rana Airport.

Best time to visit

Set some 80kms south of the Arctic Circle, Mo I Rana has a climate which is sub-Arctic, with short, warm summers and long, very cold winters. The Gulf Stream has a minimal effect on winter temperatures as the town lies 70kms inland. Unpredictable blizzards frequently close roads and the airport in the cold months. The Northern Lights can be seen here in winter.

Car rental in Mo I Rana Airport

Motoring in this region in July and August is straightforward, as roads are snow-free and local drivers are competent. In the winter months, blizzards can sweep down out of nowhere, closing roads and often lasting for hours. Compare car hire quotes online if you're determined to self-drive here.