Cheap 5-Day Norway Road Trip from Stavanger to Kristiansand

Your exciting road trip through Norway starts when you reach the incredible city of Stavanger, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Stavanger and begin your adventure in Norway.

Stavanger is a popular cheap holiday destination in Norway with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Stavanger and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Gamle Stavanger will make your cheap holiday in Norway truly special. This attraction is a fascinating neighborhood that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,048 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Stavanger. An excellent example is the popular Phileas Fogg. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 962 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Norway is Noodle Noodle. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 629 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

If you wish to dine at a restaurant locals love, go to the wonderful The Irishman. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 534 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Døgnvill Burger Stavanger is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 2,386 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Stavanger we recommend is Cardinal Pub, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,300 customers.

Bøker og Børst is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 1,080 bar-goers have rated it an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Norway!

On day 2 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Norway, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Stavanger and end your day in the city of Kristiansand, where you'll stay for 2 nights. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Stavanger is the amazing Stavanger Cathedral. This travel destination is a cultural property that has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,370 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible TOU. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 482 travelers, a visit to this well-known must-see tourist destination and sightseeing spot in Stavanger is likely to make your vacation in Norway even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Stavanger is the outstanding Norwegian Petroleum Museum. This industry museum has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 4,021 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Norway, drop by the popular Fargegaten. This attraction, an amazing must-see tourist destination, has been rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,245 travelers.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Norway. To have the best affordable travel experience in Norway, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Norway unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Norway.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Kristiansand. Kristiansand is another cheap travel destination in Norway where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Norway can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Kristiansand that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Kristiansand is Restaurant Mother India. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,412 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Kristiansand, Bønder i Byen is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 624 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Bellini. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Kristiansand enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 513 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Kristiansand’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Norway. For example, you can visit Håndverkeren Restaurant & Pub. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 946 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Patricks Pub. This popular bar in Kristiansand has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 856 bar-goers.

You can also go to Bakgården Bar as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Bakgården Bar is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 591 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Norway!

On day 3 of your road trip adventures in Norway, you’ll go deep into Kristiansand, where you'll stay for 1 night, and see some of the city’s unforgettable attractions. To learn more of the city's culture, you'll also dine at the most popular restaurants in Kristiansand, and meet locals along the way!

Kristiansand offers an incredible variety of budget hotels and places to stay you can choose from and spend the night in.

We recommend you stay at the charming Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Kristiansand. This 4-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars in 5,030 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Thon Hotel Parken. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Kristiansand. Thon Hotel Parken has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars from 2,150 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Kristiansand should also consider Hotel Norge. This 4-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Hotel Norge has been rated by 1,090 guests with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Kristiansand offering low-cost accommodations get fully-booked fast. If any of these stay options are not available during your visit in the city, our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best budget alternatives.

One thing that makes Kristiansand the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding must-see tourist destination, The inverted boat. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 158 visitors.

The famous Christiansholm Fortress is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible fortress and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 437 visitors.

Kristiansand is also the home of the extraordinary Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park. Around 10,580 travelers have rated the spectacular Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

This fascinating attraction is a must-visit.

Come to Kristiansand prepared by adding a tour to your budget vacation package to Norway. If you’re up for a challenging, fun, or inspiring activity, check out the fantastic selection of tours and cheap holiday deals in Kristiansand.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Kristiansand, TilStede mat og mer. Locals enjoy eating at TilStede mat og mer for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 338 diners.

Spiren plantebasert mat og drikke serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 181 food lovers.

If you want more options, Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Scandic Kristiansand Bystranda has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars in 1,675 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Kristiansand? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Kristiansand after dinner. Locals recommend Tollboden Burger & Bar, and it's a great spot to enjoy a refreshing drink after an active day. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 548 customers.

Clarion Hotel Ernst is another excellent place to relax and have a drink or two after a busy road trip in Norway. Clarion Hotel Ernst has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,324 bar-goers, proving it's one of the most popular bars in Kristiansand.

You might also want to cap the night off at SkagenPub, a fascinating bar that 772 customers have rated 4.2 out of 5 stars in their reviews.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating this terrific day of your affordable vacation in Norway!

On day 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Norway, you’ll experience two places in one day. You’ll start your day in Dale and end your day in the city of Stavanger, where you'll stay for 1 night. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

One of the best places to visit in Dale is the amazing Dalsnuten. This travel destination is a mountain that has been rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 1,192 visitors.

Cheap, budget vacations are nothing but incredible, especially when you’re in Norway. To have the best affordable travel experience in Norway, make time for some unique, challenging, or inspiring activities. Adding a tour to your travel plan promises a one-of-a kind adventure that will make your cheap vacation in Norway unforgettable. Fortunately, you'll find plenty of budget-friendly tours and cheap holiday deals in Norway.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Stavanger. Stavanger is another cheap travel destination in Norway where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

After a long day of driving and exploring some of the best attractions a budget vacation in Norway can afford, treat yourself to a hearty meal. You’ll find many great restaurants in Stavanger that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Stavanger is Eg & Du. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 303 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Stavanger, Italo AS is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 245 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Fisketorget Stavanger. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Stavanger enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,450 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Stavanger’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Norway. For example, you can visit CIRKUS. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 838 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is The Irishman. This popular bar in Stavanger has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 534 bar-goers.

You can also go to Clarion Hotel Energy as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Clarion Hotel Energy is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,951 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure and cheap holiday experience in Norway!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Norway as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 5 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Stavanger.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Norway.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Stavanger is the remarkable Sverd i fjell. This monument and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 6,312 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Stavanger, consider a top-rated restaurant like Villa 22 Trattoria & Bar. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 1,470 customers.

Pasha Stavanger is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 987 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is På Kornet. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 568 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Norway and your fun memories in Stavanger.

You’ll then say farewell to Stavanger and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Norway!