If you’re thinking of scenic mountains, clear blue lakes, stunning skies and dreamy snow-covered landscapes, you’re probably thinking of Norway! (Or Canada, but that’s another article for another day.) Norway is an incredible country to visit and provides exceptionally high living standards. And while it is one of the most expensive countries to live and to travel, it is well worth the price. But exactly how expensive is a trip to Norway?
In this article I’m going to give you a basic overview of how much a trip to Norway costs – excluding flights, as they vary depending on your home base.
Cost of Living
When you’re trying to understand how expensive a trip to Norway is, you’ll likely start with accommodation. A decent hotel in Oslo will cost you around $150. That’s not too bad, however there is lots of room for improvement. If you’re short on money, you can get a private room at a hostel for $70. If you’re adventurous, the Allemansretten in Norway allows you to camp pretty much anywhere for free. That is as long as you stay away from private property and homes. So you could bring your camping gear and enjoy the countryside for free.
You still have to get food, though. A cheap meal for two will come in around $40 and a higher-end meal will end up around $90. So even if you’re not staying at a hotel, food for a week can easily cost you $910 and that excludes breakfast. If you decide to stay at a hotel, it will come to $1,960.
Cost of Entertainment
Now that you have sorted out the basics, you want to have a little fun, too! Norway’s nature is incredible, and there is no better way to explore it than through a tour. Reindeer or dog sledding under the northern lights costs around $210. It doesn’t get much more Norwegian than that! Kayaking tours come in around $85. If you’re more of a city person, a tour of Oslo is around $90. There really is so much to do, it is impossible to list all the different tours. Most half-day or day tours in nature cost around $200 and $250, though.
Of course, you don’t have to take tours to experience Norway. Instead, set out on your own adventure! You can get a three-day Oslo pass for $90 and explore the city yourself. You can also rent a small car for $345 a week and tour the countryside.
There you go! Short and sweet, this is how expensive it is to travel to Norway. With such a beautiful and diverse nature and culture, the cost is well worth it. If you think Norway might be too expensive for you, check out this budget comparison or this article comparing destinations.
Have you been to Norway and did you make use of the Allemannsretten? Let me know in the comments!
