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Bergen
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SIXT Car Rental in Bergen
A breathtaking city on the southwest coast of Norway, Bergen deserves to be explored your way in a SIXT premium rental car. Select from coupes, sedans, SUVs, vans, and station wagons, plus we’ve got manuals and automatics. Our fleet includes top brands like Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, and more. And you can further tailor your rental with add-ons you can book.
When you rent a car in Bergen through SIXT, you’ll enjoy a quick and pleasant experience when you pick up your vehicle at Bergen Flesland Airport (BGO).
Driving Tips for Bergen
These Norway driving tips will help take the guesswork out of navigating your rental car in Bergen:
- The right side of the road: You’ll drive your car rental in Bergen on the right, just like in America.
- Headlights: If your rental car in Bergen is turned on, your headlights should be turned on. During daylight hours, you must drive with your low-beam headlights on.
- Speed limits: The general speed limits in Bergen are 50 km/h (30 mph) in Bergen residential areas, 50 km/h (30 mph) in the built-up urban areas, and 90-100 km/h (56-62 mph) on dual carriageways and motorways.
- Parking: Near its popular attractions and its hotels, Bergen city center offers 4 garages with over 3,000 spots. If you find a metered spot on the street, you can expect a 2-hour time limit.
- Mountain passes: When driving through the mountains in Norway, put your Bergen rental car in low gear so your brakes don't overheat.
Best places to visit in and around Bergen
Car rental in Bergen through SIXT will allow you to set your own agenda as you visit some of its most popular sights:
- Bergen Old Wharf: The KlosterGarasjen parking garage is nearby, making visiting this quaint, colorful UNESCO Heritage Site must-see.
- Ulriken: Hike or take the funicular or a cable car to the top of this mountain to see sweeping vistas of Bergen. You can park at Haukeland hospital car park for a fee. Once you are at the top of Ulriken, you can enjoy the delights of the café or restaurant.
- Bergenhus Fortress: Though this site rich in royal and military history is in the car-free zone of the city, you can find nearby parking at Rosenkrantz car park.
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Good to know when renting in Bergen
One-way rentals are allowed at some SIXT stations in Norway. Contact the branch in Bergen you want to rent from before booking.
You will need a valid driver’s license held for 1 year or more and an ID or passport. If your license uses a non-Roman alphabet like Cyrillic or Arabic, you will also need an International Driving Permit.
The minimum age for a car rental in Bergen is 19, with a license held for at least 1 year. Some car categories have higher age requirements, and a young driver surcharge applies to those under 23.
