Cheap 7-Day Norway Road Trip Vacation from Stavanger to Kristiansand, Oslo, and Grimstad

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.

One of the best-rated budget hotel options we recommend is Scandic Stavanger City. This 4-star hotel is a favorite among travelers, as seen in its average rating of 4 out of 5 stars from 828 guests.

Budget-conscious travelers also enjoy staying at Scandic Stavanger Forus. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 651 former guests, this 4-star hotel is perfect for travelers looking for a temporary place to stay in Stavanger.

Frogner House Apartments – Lagårdsveien 61 is another low-cost accommodation best for price-conscious travelers. This budget-friendly 3-star hotel in Stavanger has an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars in over 1,527 reviews.

These top-rated accommodations in Stavanger are popular and get fully booked fast. If unavailable during your trip to the city, our system will automatically recommend you the best, affordable alternatives.

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 Døgnvill Burger Stavanger. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,386 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.

Cardinal Pub is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 1,300 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 Bøker og Børst, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,080 customers.

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 1 night. 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 Fargegaten. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,245 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Norwegian Petroleum Museum. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,021 travelers, a visit to this well-known industry museum and sightseeing spot in Stavanger is likely to make your vacation in Norway even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Stavanger is the outstanding Stavanger Cathedral. This cultural property has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,370 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Norway, drop by the popular Sverd i fjell. This attraction, an amazing monument, has been rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,312 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.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Radisson Blu Caledonien Hotel, Kristiansand. This 4-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 3,939 guests.

Travelers also recommend the cozy 3-star Thon Partner Hotel Norge to anyone looking for a popular budget hotel in Kristiansand. In fact, around 770 travelers who were once guests of this hotel rated it an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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 Håndverkeren Restaurant & Pub. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 946 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Kristiansand, Patricks Pub is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 856 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Bønder i Byen. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Kristiansand enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 624 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 Bakgården Bar. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 591 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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

On day 3 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 Oslo, 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 Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park. This travel destination is a zoo that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 10,580 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Cardamom Town. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,491 travelers, a visit to this well-known themed area and sightseeing spot in Stavanger is likely to make your vacation in Norway even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Stavanger is the outstanding Aquarama Kristiansand. This sports venue has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,914 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 Oslo. Oslo is another cheap travel destination in Norway where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

One of the best budget stay options in Oslo is the 4-star Lysebu Hotel Oslo. This hotel has been rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 557 former guests.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Thon Hotel Storo. This 4-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 700 guests.

Travelers also recommend the cozy 3-star Park Inn by Radisson Oslo to anyone looking for a popular budget hotel in Oslo. In fact, around 3,229 travelers who were once guests of this hotel rated it an average of 4 out of 5 stars.

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 Oslo that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Oslo is Maaemo. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 534 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Oslo, Mamma Pizza 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 3,249 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Café Sara. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Oslo enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 3,384 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Oslo’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Norway. For example, you can visit HIMKOK Storgata Destilleri. Rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,310 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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

On day 4 of your road trip adventures in Norway, you’ll go deep into Stavanger, 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 Stavanger, and meet locals along the way!

Stavanger 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 Lysebu Hotel Oslo to ensure a pleasant and affordable vacation in Stavanger. This 4-star hotel offers guests comfort and convenience and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 557 guest reviews.

Another budget-friendly stay option you can check into is the cozy 4-star Thon Hotel Storo. This cheap hotel provides a ton of handy amenities perfect for travelers in Stavanger. Thon Hotel Storo has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 700 former guests.

Travelers looking forward to enjoying a cheap vacation in Stavanger should also consider Park Inn by Radisson Oslo. This 3-star hotel offers great value-for-money and is one of the best budget accommodations in the city. Park Inn by Radisson Oslo has been rated by 3,229 guests with an average of 4 out of 5 stars.

Popular hotels and places to stay in Stavanger 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 Stavanger the perfect cheap holiday destination is that the city offers easy access to many popular attractions. For example, the outstanding museum, Holmenkollbakken. This attraction has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11,312 visitors.

The famous Frognerparken is another remarkable sightseeing hotspot in the area. This incredible must-see tourist destination and travel destination has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 18,403 visitors.

Stavanger is also the home of the extraordinary The Vigeland Park. Around 17,319 travelers have rated the spectacular The Vigeland Park an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another place you’ll want to visit is the captivating Oslo Opera House. With an impressive average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from a total of 22,690 reviews, a visit to this wonderful opera house and tourist destination is truly a great idea.

This day of your road trip through Norway is also your chance to admire the fantastic Botanical Garden in Oslo up close. This fascinating botanical garden and attraction is a must-visit. The marvelous Botanical Garden in Oslo enjoys an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,472 travelers.

Come to Stavanger 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 Stavanger.

After a day of exploring, reward yourself by dining at one of the best restaurants in Stavanger, Den Glade Gris. Locals enjoy eating at Den Glade Gris for its good food and ambiance. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2,482 diners.

Crow Bar & Brewery serves various affordable and delicious dishes perfect for cheap holiday goers. On top of that, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,682 food lovers.

If you want more options, Dinner Restaurant is another great spot. Browse through its exciting menu and you'll see why Dinner Restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in 2,393 reviews.

Curious about the nightlife in Stavanger? Consider visiting some of the best bars in Stavanger after dinner. Locals recommend The Dubliner Folk Pub, 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 2,530 customers.

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

On day 5 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 Grimstad, 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 Stavanger is the amazing The Royal Palace. This travel destination is a must-see tourist destination that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 11,710 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Akershus Fortress. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 14,463 travelers, a visit to this well-known castle and sightseeing spot in Stavanger is likely to make your vacation in Norway even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Stavanger is the outstanding Viking Ship Museum. This cultural property has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 12,406 visitors.

To make the most of your day in this cheap holiday destination in Norway, drop by the popular Fram Museum. This attraction, an amazing museum, has been rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,618 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 Grimstad. Grimstad is another cheap travel destination in Norway where you have access to hotels, restaurants, bars, and other conveniences.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Strand Hotel Fevik. This 4-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 830 guests.

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 Grimstad that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

One restaurant we recommend you try in Grimstad is Smag & Behag AS. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 447 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Grimstad, Herlighed is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 336 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Yuan restaurantdrift AS. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Grimstad enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 190 customers.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Grimstad’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Norway. For example, you can visit Smaue Bar. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 111 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

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

On day 6 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 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 Stavanger is the amazing Sjølingstad Uldvarefabrik. This travel destination is a factory that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 215 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Parking Skrelia. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 293 travelers, a visit to this well-known park and sightseeing spot in Stavanger is likely to make your vacation in Norway even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Stavanger is the outstanding Flekkefjord Line. This top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 596 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.

One of the best budget stay options in Stavanger is the 4-star Scandic Stavanger City. This hotel has been rated 4 out of 5 stars by 828 former guests.

Another accommodation suitable for budget-conscious travelers is the amazing Scandic Stavanger Forus. This 4-star hotel offers practical amenities that will make your stay in the city pleasant. This hotel is rated an average of 4.1 out of 5 stars by 651 guests.

Travelers also recommend the cozy 3-star Frogner House Apartments – Lagårdsveien 61 to anyone looking for a popular budget hotel in Stavanger. In fact, around 1,527 travelers who were once guests of this hotel rated it an average of 4 out of 5 stars.

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 Pjolter & Punsj as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Pjolter & Punsj is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 257 customers have given this city bar an average rating of 4.7 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 7 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 Sørmarka. This park and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 884 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Stavanger, consider a top-rated restaurant like Pasha Stavanger. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 987 customers.

På Kornet 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 4.6 out of 5 stars from 568 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Mano Pizza. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 354 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!