Rent a motorhome in Kristiansand

Long days, bright sunshine and beautiful beaches make Kristiansand a popular destination. When you rent a motorhome in Kristiansand, you'll discover the sunny side of Norway. With white sand, clear water and great nightlife, it's no wonder that so many visitors flock here every summer. Check out motorhomebookers.com for our chosen rental partners in the area. We've picked the best to make your holiday easier to plan.

Kristiansand motorhome rentals are a great way to enjoy a road trip across Norway. One of the most popular routes will take you to the cliffs and lakes of Stavanger, stopping along the way to admire the fjords and the small fishing towns. Heading in the opposite direction will lead you to the capital of Norway, or if you want to experience the frozen north, you could drive all the way to Bergen. Read on for our best tips for renting a camper van in Kristiansand!

Top 5 facts about Kristiansand

1. Kristiansand Amusement Park: one of Norway's most popular family attractions offers water rides, a safari park and a pirate village to explore. In the summer, there is a motorhome camping area onsite.
2. Bystranda Beach: this fine sand beach is great for sunbathing or going for a dip.
3. Long summer days: Kristiansand enjoys up to 18 hours of sunlight at the height of summer. Don't forget your sunscreen!
4. Kristiansand to Stavanger road trip: this popular route lets you see the varied landscape of the Norwegian coast.
5. Palmesus Festival: visit Kristiansand at the end of June for Scandinavia's biggest beach festival.

These highlights await you when you rent a camper van in Kristiansand

This city is best known as a beach resort, so when you rent a motorhome in Kristiansand, you'll probably want to take advantage of that! Bystranda is the city's most popular beach and boasts a large complex of indoor and outdoor pools, fine white sand, and clear still water. The longest beach, Hamresanden, runs for almost two miles/three kilometres, at the mouth of the River Topdalselva.

Taking the kids on your Kristiansand motorhome rental adventure? Don't miss Kristiansand Amusement Park, which is divided into thematic zones and has some great water rides. For something more sedate, admire the Neo-Gothic Kristiansand Cathedral, or visit the open-air museum, where 34 well-preserved old houses tell the story of Norway's past.

This makes Kristiansand particularly suitable as a starting point for your road trip

One of the most popular road trips, when you rent a motorhome in Kristiansand, will take you to Stavanger, 144 miles/231 kilometres away. You can stop along the way at chilled beach resorts like Åros Feriesenter and Sjøsanden and admire the sights like the beautiful old lighthouse at Lindesnes or the historical mining village at Knaben. Fishing villages, massive cliffs and tiny fjords make this an enjoyable drive, and Stavanger's old town is the perfect place to end your trip.

Alternatively, you could rent a camper van in Kristiansand and follow the 198 miles/319 kilometres to Oslo. The highlight of this trip is the Telemarkskanalen Regional Park, which follows the picturesque Telemark Canal, a stunningly picturesque waterway nestled between fields and mountains.

Camper van rental: Useful information for your trip to Kristiansand

Most people who rent a motorhome in Kristiansand do so in summer, so it's a good idea to book your campsites in advance. The weather can be hard to get used to, with up to 18 hours of daylight. Stay safe, and if the long days are leaving you feeling dizzy or groggy, take a break from driving. Visitors are advised to stick to a sleeping routine, which can be difficult on those long summer days.

Rent a motorhome now and discover the region around Kristiansand

The Norwegian coast lets you see the sunnier side of Scandinavia. Contact motorhomebookers.com to start planning your camper van adventure in Kristiansand today!