Tromsø travel guide
Tromsø Tourism | Tromsø Guide
You're Going to Love Tromsø
With a population of 52.436, Tromsø is the largest city in Troms, Norway by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tromsø has to offer.
When to visit Tromsø
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tromsø in July, when the average temperature is 12 °C, and the highest can go up to 15 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 129 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Tromsø, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.
How to Get to Tromsø
Plane
When flying to Tromsø, you’ll arrive at Tromso/Langnes (TOS), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tromsø from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 25h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Tromsø is to pick up a car hire from Finnsnes, which is about 60 km from Tromsø. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Finnsnes.
Airlines serving Tromsø
Where to stay in Tromsø
Average rates range from around S$ 240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 316 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tromsø
Most booked hotels in Tromsø
Hiring a car in Tromsø
Hiring a car in Tromsø costs S$ 103 per day, on average, or S$ 309 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Tromsø.
Expect to pay S$ 2.90 per litre in Tromsø (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 34.71 and S$ 46.28. The most frequently booked car type in Tromsø is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.