Cheap One-Week Norway Road Trip from Oslo traveling west to Grimstad, Kristiansand, and Larvik

Your exciting road trip through Norway starts when you reach the incredible city of Oslo, where you'll stay for 3 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Oslo and begin your adventure in Norway.

Oslo 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 Oslo and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Akershus Fortress will make your cheap holiday in Norway truly special. This attraction is a fascinating castle that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 14,463 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 Oslo. An excellent example is the popular Maaemo. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 534 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Norway is Den Glade Gris. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,482 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 Crow Bar & Brewery. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,682 customers, and is an awesome place to satisfy your craving for good food and service.

Mamma Pizza is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 3,249 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 Oslo we recommend is Café Sara, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,384 customers.

HIMKOK Storgata Destilleri is also one of the best places to go to unwind and chat with locals. Over 2,310 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!

Day 2’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Oslo, proving that cheap holidays in Norway can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Botanical Garden in Oslo. This attraction is a botanical garden that has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7,472 travelers.

Another of the best travel destinations you can explore in this fun and cheap holiday destination is the spectacular Oslo Opera House. This popular place of interest is a stunning opera house that boasts an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 22,690 visitors.

To make your trip to Oslo more memorable, spend time at the fascinating The Vigeland Park. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 17,319 traveler reviews, it’s not surprising that the fantastic The Vigeland Park is often mentioned in Norway road trip itineraries.

The magnificent Frognerparken is another stop you might want to add to your sightseeing plans. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular travel destination is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 18,403 reviews.

If you’re interested in seeing something else, make your way to the amazing Holmenkollbakken. More than 11,312 visitors have rated this museum and tourist destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Your discovery of Oslo does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Oslo on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Norway.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Norway, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture. Eat at Frognerseteren, one of the best restaurants in Oslo. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,517 reviews.

You can also check out Grefsenkollen restaurant. Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,819 diners.

Another great restaurant we recommend you go to after your road trip activities is Døgnvill Burger Vulkan. With an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,641 customers, this restaurant is sure to provide you a memorable dining experience in Oslo.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Oslo for an after-dinner drink. Cap off your night in this cheap holiday destination at Crow Bar & Brewery and try some of its cocktails and snacks. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,682 customers.

Dinner Restaurant is another great place to hang out in and relax after a busy day in the city. This bar offers various drinks at affordable prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,393 customers.

If you want to have a drink or two with locals, you'll want to visit The Dubliner Folk Pub. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,530 customers, this bar is one of the best places to unwind and socialize in Oslo.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Oslo!

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 Oslo 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 Oslo is the amazing Fram Museum. This travel destination is a museum that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,618 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,889 travelers, a visit to this well-known museum and sightseeing spot in Oslo is likely to make your vacation in Norway even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Oslo is the outstanding Viking Ship Museum. This cultural property has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 12,406 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 Grimstad. Grimstad 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 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 4 of your road trip through popular and cheap vacation spots across Norway, you’ll experience two places in one day. How much time you’ll spend in each location is up to you.

This travel destination is a lighthouse that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,546 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 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 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 Kristiansand and end your day in the city of Larvik, 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 Kristiansand is the amazing Odderøya fort. This travel destination is a top-tier point of interest that has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 106 visitors.

This day is also your chance to stop at the incredible Christiansholm Fortress. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 437 travelers, a visit to this well-known fortress and sightseeing spot in Kristiansand is likely to make your vacation in Norway even more memorable.

Another unforgettable sight in Kristiansand is the outstanding Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park. This zoo has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10,580 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 Larvik. Larvik 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 Larvik that offer delicious food to help keep you going.

Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Larvik enjoy dining at this restaurant.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Larvik’s best bars to celebrate this day of your road trip vacation in Norway.

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

Day 6’s road trip itinerary introduces you to many popular attractions and activities in Stavern, proving that cheap holidays in Norway can be extraordinary.

You'll begin sightseeing at the extraordinary Fredriksvern. This attraction is a cultural property that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 791 travelers.

Your discovery of Stavern does not have to stop there. You can add a budget-friendly activity on your itinerary and get to know more about Stavern on a personal level. Check out the fantastic selection of affordable tours and tickets offered on this leg of your journey across this top cheap holiday destination in Europe, Norway.

After exploring some of the most remarkable sights in Norway, you also have the chance to experience the country’s food culture.

Offering appetizing foods and refreshing beverages at reasonable prices, this restaurant is an excellent choice for budget travelers in the city.

When you’ve finished your meal, head to some of the most popular bars in Larvik for an after-dinner drink.

Savor the rest of the night and celebrate another incredible road trip adventure in the magical Larvik!

On day 7 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 Heddal and end your day in the city of Oslo, 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 Heddal is the amazing Heddal stave church. This travel destination is a place of worship that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,924 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.

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 BLÅ. This restaurant provides good food and service and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,505 customers.

When talking about the best restaurants in Oslo, Nordvegan is a name locals often mention. This local favorite offers a variety of options, helping it earn an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,093 diners.

Another restaurant worth trying is Hotel Continental, Oslo. Many locals and cheap holiday goers in Oslo enjoy dining at this restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,185 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 Grefsenkollen restaurant. Rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,819 customers, this bar is considered a favorite in the area.

Another great place to have a refreshing, celebratory drink is Tilt. This popular bar in Oslo has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,747 bar-goers.

You can also go to Døgnvill Burger Vulkan as an alternative. More than a bar, the popular Døgnvill Burger Vulkan is also a place for fun or relaxation. Around 1,641 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 8 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Oslo.

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 Oslo is the remarkable The Royal Palace. This best-rated sightseeing destination and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 11,710 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Oslo, consider a top-rated restaurant like Kverneriet - Solli Plass. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,210 customers.

Brasserie France 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 960 customers.

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