With a population of 63,814, Kristiansand is the largest city in Vest-Agder, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kristiansand deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kristiansand in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kristiansand, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
When flying to Kristiansand, you’ll arrive at Kristiansand Kjevik (KRS), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Kristiansand from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 16h 20m.
Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Kristiansand. The train station in Kristiansand is called Kristiansand, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Kristiansand is to pick up a car rental from Oslo, which is about 252 km from Kristiansand. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Oslo.
Vy Bus operates bus routes to Kristiansand. From Oslo, the bus ride to Kristiansand takes 415 km and will cost you around $74. From Stockholm, the ticket costs about $95 for a journey of 1212 km. Kristiansand’s bus station is located 5 km from the city center.
Average rates range from around $136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $176 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Kristiansand costs $104 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 57% more expensive than at Kristiansand Kjevik.
Expect to pay $7.95 per gallon in Kristiansand (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $95.39 and $127.19. The most frequently booked car type in Kristiansand is Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.