Car hire Bodø International Airport

The Norwegian city of Bodo lies on a peninsula on the country's western coastline and is served by Bodo Airport, which is located close to the city centre. The airport shares its facilities with the military and offers flights to domestic destinations including Oslo as well as international services to Hannover, Madrid, Vienna and Las Palmas, mostly with low-cost airlines. Car rental in Bodo Airport is a popular option.

Bodo Airport facilities

Passengers should note that Bodo is a ‘silent' airport – no flight calls or other announcements are made. The usual traveller facilities are provided, including food, drink, duty-paid and duty-free stores, ATMs and short- and long-term parking. Passengers with enough time should visit the fascinating Norwegian Aviation Museum just off the complex.

Bodo Airport excursions

The city of Bodo lies just north of the Arctic Circle, in Nordland County, with the midnight sun visible during the summer months. It's a hub for ecotourists, being surrounded by wildernesses and nature reserves which are populated by white-tailed eagles and other bird species, as well as forests and coastal reserves. Car hire in Bodo Airport comes into its own here. Bodo is often used as a stepping stone to the Lofoten Islands.

Best time to visit

The city of Bodo sits on an unsheltered peninsula and is Norway's windiest city as a result. Despite its northern location, it has winters which are chilly but not freezing, although summers are cool. Rainfall in winter is common, with April through June the driest period and the best time for touring or hiking.

Car rental in Bodo Airport

For the cheapest rental costs, compare car hire rates online in advance. Driving here is on the right and experienced motorists should have no trouble with either the road conditions or the local drivers. If you're planning to visit in the colder months, make sure your car has winter tyres and snow chains, even though heavy snow in Bodo is a rarity.