Car hire Hammerfest Airport

Hammerfest, one of the capitals of the Lapland region, claims to be the northernmost town in the world. The town is served by Hammerfest Airport. This is one the biggest airports in Finnmark, catering to nearly 150,000 passengers each year. Most flights to Hammerfest are Widerøe services departing from Tromso, while helicopter flights to offshore oil and gas installations are also offered. Despite the facilities remote location, car hire in Hammerfest Airport is available.

Airport Facilities

Car rental at Hammerfest Airport is provided by Hertz, Avis and Europcar. This service is complemented by plentiful parking, which is payable at a nearby vending machine. Hammerfest town centre is only six or seven minutes' drive away. There is an on-site café which is open on weekdays only, as well as wireless internet connection.

Car Hire Hammerfest Airport

Winter driving around Hammerfest can be a challenge and should only be undertaken by experienced drivers. Summer brings its own unique road hazard in the form of roaming reindeer, yet experienced drivers will find driving in this season a breeze. Travellers can compare car hire rates before leaving for Hammerfest since prices when booking ahead beat those offered to walk-up customers.

Things To See and Do

Hammerfest has few historical attractions in its vicinity since the town was destroyed at the end of WWII. However, the Museum of Reconstruction tells the Hammerfest story from the post-war period onwards. In July, visitors can head to the beach where the Arctic Open beach volleyball competition takes place annually.

Best Time To Visit

Despite its location in the extreme north, Hammerfest experiences a summer of sorts. In July, average temperatures climb to 11ºC. Winter is predictably fierce however, with heavy snowfall and high winds commonplace. As such, the dry season, from May to July, is probably the most comfortable time to visit Hammerfest.