With a population of 4,197, Svolvær is a must-see destination in Nordland, Norway. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Svolvær has to offer.
When flying to Svolvær, you’ll arrive at Svolvær Helle (SVJ), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Svolvær from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 12h 35m.
Another option to get to Svolvær is to pick up a car hire from Tromsø, which is about 235 km from Svolvær. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Tromsø.
Hiring a car in Svolvær costs £97 per day, on average, or £291 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 62% cheaper than airport locations in Svolvær.
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Svolvær (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.76 and £26.34. The most frequently booked car type in Svolvær is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.