Anywhere Campers Rental company category:Standard
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Anywhere Campers TromsoTromsoView map
Hiring a campervan in Tromsø opens up Arctic Norway, well north of the Arctic Circle: the mountains of Senja and the Lyngen Alps are a few hours away, Lofoten, Vesterålen and the North Cape a few days. In summer, the midnight sun lights the road at any hour; in winter, the northern lights take over from daylight. Three partner companies offer their vehicles here from 4 depots: Anywhere Campers, Motorhome Norway and Touring Cars.
Motorhome Norway and Touring Cars are based on the island of Tromsøya, like the city centre and the airport: you leave town without crossing any large built-up area.
3 rental partners
Where to pick up your vehicle in Tromso?
Motorhome Norway Rental company category:Standard
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Motorhome Norway c/o iCaravan ASStrandvegen 144B, 9006 TromsøView map
Touring Cars Rental company category:Standard
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Tromso
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €133/day median €457/day | from €181/day median €479/day | from €259/day median €397/day | from €104/day median €465/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €137/day median €468/day | from €143/day median €485/day | from €264/day median €445/day | from €122/day median €476/day |
| Large motorhome | from €147/day median €161/day | from €151/day median €167/day | from €309/day median €361/day | from €138/day median €155/day |
Daily prices observed on October 21, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 3 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,500.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Tromso
1 Senja, Vesterålen and Lofoten to Bodø
- Tromsø
- Sommarøy
- Brensholmen
- Senja
- Gryllefjord
- Andenes
- Sortland
- Svolvær
- Reine
- Moskenes
- Bodø
Via the island of Kvaløya and the white beaches of Sommarøy, you reach Brensholmen, where a ferry heads for Senja. The National Tourist Route follows the island's north coast, from the Bergsbotn viewpoint to the rocks of Tungeneset and the fishing hamlet of Husøy. A second ferry links Gryllefjord to Andenes, the whale-watching port, before crossing Vesterålen and Lofoten to Reine; the Moskenes ferry then reaches Bodø, another departure city of our partners.
- Distance
- about 600 km, plus three crossings
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
2 The Lyngen Alps and the North Cape
- Tromsø
- Breivikeidet
- Svensby
- Lyngseidet
- Olderdalen
- Alta
- Honningsvåg
- North Cape
- Alta
- Skibotn
- Tromsø
A ferry links Breivikeidet to Svensby, at the foot of the Lyngen Alps, whose peaks and glaciers drop straight into the fjord; another crosses from Lyngseidet to Olderdalen. The E6 then follows the Kvænangen fjord to Alta and its UNESCO-listed rock carvings, then the Porsangerfjord. An undersea tunnel leads to the island of Magerøya and the North Cape plateau, facing the Arctic Ocean. The return follows the E6 along the Lyngenfjord.
- Distance
- about 1,150 km, plus two crossings
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or low-profile motorhome
3 The Målselv valley and Narvik
- Tromsø
- Nordkjosbotn
- Målselvfossen
- Bardufoss
- Polar Park
- Narvik
Head south via Nordkjosbotn and the Målselv valley to the Målselvfossen waterfall and its salmon ladder. After Bardufoss, the Polar Park wildlife park in Bardu shows wolves, bears, lynx and wolverines in large forest enclosures. The road then descends to the Ofotfjord and Narvik, a town known for its iron-ore railway to Sweden and its Second World War battles; you return the vehicle there, or at Evenes, near the airport.
- Distance
- about 300 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of motorhomes
Weather and seasons
When to go in Tromso?
Best time
June to August
June to August
highs 13 to 17 °C, lows 7 to 11 °C
Tromsø's fine season: snow-free hikes in the Lyngen Alps and on Senja, light nights until the end of July and twelve hours of sunshine a day on average in July, the mildest month. It is also the busiest; in August, dusk returns, campsites gradually empty and wild berries ripen.
May and September
May, September
highs 8 to 12 °C, lows 2 to 6 °C
Two very different shoulder seasons. In May, snow still covers the peaks and sometimes the roadsides, and the birches are still bare, but daylight becomes continuous at the end of the month. In September, the birches turn yellow and red, darkness returns at night and the roads empty, before the first snow on the passes.
April and October
April, October
highs 3 to 5 °C, lows -3 to 1 °C
Turning-point months, already or still wintry: highs barely exceed a few degrees and snow can fall down to sea level. April offers eight hours of sunshine a day on average over still-white landscapes; October, with only three, takes Tromsø into the dark season.
Winter
November to March
November to March
highs -3 to 0 °C, lows -8 to -4 °C
The Arctic winter: highs below zero, plenty of snow and the polar night from late November to mid-January, when the sun no longer rises at all. A few hours of bluish light still brighten the fjords at midday, and February and March quickly bring back daylight, over landscapes covered in snow down to the shore.
Climate in Tromso, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
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| Jan | -3 °C | -8 °C | 149 mm | 0 h/day |
| Feb | -2 °C | -7 °C | 117 mm | 2 h/day |
| Mar | -1 °C | -6 °C | 133 mm | 5 h/day |
| Apr | 3 °C | -3 °C | 105 mm | 8 h/day |
| May | 8 °C | 2 °C | 106 mm | 10 h/day |
| Jun | 13 °C | 7 °C | 107 mm | 11 h/day |
| Jul | 17 °C | 11 °C | 103 mm | 12 h/day |
| Aug | 16 °C | 10 °C | 131 mm | 9 h/day |
| Sep | 12 °C | 6 °C | 118 mm | 6 h/day |
| Oct | 5 °C | 1 °C | 106 mm | 3 h/day |
| Nov | 0 °C | -4 °C | 112 mm | 0 h/day |
| Dec | -2 °C | -7 °C | 112 mm | 0 h/day |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Tunnels and underground car parks
In Tromsø, part of the traffic runs through the rock: the tunnel under the strait to Tromsdalen and several accesses to the centre include underground roundabouts. The car parks dug beneath the city have height limits and are not suitable for motorhomes: park on the surface, away from the centre, or leave the vehicle at the campsite and take the bus.
Summer ferries and number-plate tolls
The Brensholmen–Botnhamn ferry to Senja and the Gryllefjord–Andenes ferry to Vesterålen only run in summer, on dates set each year. The rest of the time, Senja is reached via the Finnsnes bridge, and the Lyngen ferries sail all year round. Crossings and AutoPASS tolls are often charged by number-plate recognition: the rental company re-invoices them to you afterwards.
Convoys and closed roads in winter
In snowstorms, exposed stretches such as Kvænangsfjellet on the E6 towards Alta, or the North Cape road, close for a few hours or only open in convoy behind a snowplough. Before each winter stage, check the road information from Statens vegvesen and keep enough on board to wait in the warm: fuel, water and food.
Northern lights hunting: stopping safely
On every clear winter night, aurora hunters stop anywhere on the roads of Kvaløya and Lyngen, and accidents are not rare. Never park on the carriageway, on a bend or near a tunnel entrance: choose a car park or a clear lay-by, leave your sidelights on and wear a reflective vest outside the vehicle.
Nights on Senja and in Lofoten
On Senja and in Lofoten, the influx of motorhomes has led several municipalities to ban overnight stays in many car parks and viewpoints, with signs to match. Allemannsretten, the right of access to nature, protects hikers and their tents, not vehicle parking: in July and August, book your campsites on these islands.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Tromso
Where can I pick up a campervan in Tromsø?
Three partner companies welcome you in Tromsø. Motorhome Norway is on Strandvegen, by the strait, and Touring Cars has two addresses, on Ringvegen and on Nordøyvegen; Anywhere Campers is also present in town. The exact address, handover time and access instructions are given in your booking confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Tromsø?
Our searches in October 2026, on 15-day rentals with three companies, found prices from €104 per day, mandatory fees included, for an autumn departure. The gap between seasons is large: in July, campervans start at €259 per day and large motorhomes at €309. Run a search with your dates to see the real prices.
Can I hire a campervan in Tromsø in the middle of winter?
Yes: our searches found offers departing in January for campervans, low-profile motorhomes and large motorhomes. A winter trip does, however, require experience of driving on snow and ice, short stages suited to the limited daylight, and a well-insulated, heated vehicle: ask the rental company about its equipment before booking.
Where can I see the northern lights by campervan around Tromsø?
From September to March, the aurora can be seen under clear skies, away from artificial light: on Kvaløya, around Ersfjordbotn, Grøtfjord or Sommarøy, or towards Skibotn, often spared by the coastal clouds. Follow both the aurora activity forecast and the cloud cover forecast, and be ready to drive an hour or two to find a clear patch.
Can I do a one-way trip from Tromsø?
Yes, several departure cities of our partners lend themselves to it: Bodø, at the end of Lofoten and the Moskenes ferry, the Lofoten archipelago itself, Narvik and Evenes to the south, or Bardufoss, about two hours' drive away. Any one-way fees are automatically added to the displayed price as soon as you enter the return city in the search.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Tromso with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
The whole booking, communication, and actual rental experience has been smooth, effective, and enjoyable. Not sure how that could have been any better, at least in our experience, other than perhaps a final communication just before the start of the rental (but really, we had all info and details already). Collection and return of the motorhome was smooth and friendly staff (from iCaravan). All in all, very positive and after our first motorhome adventure being such a joy, we will do this again next year(s), and will check out Cooldrive/Nomad first for options and prices.
M.
Norway · Sep 2025
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easy todo, management, answers to the questions. etc..
J.
Norway · Feb 2025
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The price now is even cheaper. I paid all the fees already and my trip starts from July 21st. I filed a complaint email and got ONLY the response "understand my feelings." Fully unacceptable, how can they treat an "early bird" like this?
K.
Norway · Jun 2024
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Tromsø
Which tyres do I need to drive in winter in northern Norway?
Norwegian regulations require equipment suited to road conditions: in winter, winter tyres, and snow chains on board whenever the snow calls for them. In the north of the country, studded tyres are allowed from mid-October to the end of April. Ask the rental company which tyres your vehicle has and whether it supplies chains, especially between October and May.
When can I see the midnight sun in Tromsø?
In Tromsø, the sun stays above the horizon from about late May to late July. The sight is most beautiful from a north-facing coast, such as those of Kvaløya or Sommarøy, or from the North Cape plateau. Bring blackout curtains or a sleep mask: sleeping in broad daylight often feels strange for the first few nights.
How do I get from Tromsø airport to the depots?
Tromsø-Langnes airport is on the island of Tromsøya, a few kilometres from the centre, like the Motorhome Norway and Touring Cars depots. A bus links the terminal to the city centre and taxis wait at the exit; the journey to the depots is short. Tell the rental company your landing time, especially for a late flight.
Can I drive to Finland or Sweden with the campervan?
Finland is close: from Skibotn, the E8 crosses the border at Kilpisjärvi, in Finnish Lapland. Via Narvik, the E10 leads to Abisko and Kiruna, in Sweden. All three countries are in the Schengen area, but customs checks remain possible, and the rental company must allow you to leave Norway: check the countries covered by the insurance in the offer conditions.
Where can I refuel and empty the tanks in the Far North?
Beyond Alta and on the North Cape road, filling stations become sparse, and some unmanned ones only accept bank cards with a PIN. Fill up as soon as the tank is half empty. Grey water and toilets are emptied at signposted dump stations, at campsites and at some filling stations, never in nature or in ditches.
When should I book a campervan in Tromsø?
Tromsø's vehicle fleet remains modest, and the July and August school holidays quickly exhaust it: book several months ahead for a summer departure, as campervans go first. Travellers coming for the northern lights also fill the calendars around Christmas and in February. For May or September, a few weeks in advance is often enough.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Tromsø
Tromsø, the largest city in northern Norway, is the gateway to the Norwegian Arctic. The fjords of Kvaløya are half an hour away, Senja and the Lyngen Alps a day away, Lofoten and the North Cape a few stages away: few cities give access to such extreme landscapes, from the endless days of summer to the long nights of winter.
Three partner companies offer campervans, low-profile motorhomes and large motorhomes here, with prices observed from €104 per day in October 2026 and unlimited mileage on all offers observed. Bodø, Lofoten, Narvik, Evenes and Bardufoss, other departure cities of our partners, let you end the trip further south without retracing your steps. Our customers who started from Tromsø give it an average rating of 4.0 out of 5.
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