The average price of a 7-day trip to Oslo is $1,475 for a solo traveler, $2,649 for a couple, and $4,966 for a family of 4. Oslo hotels range from $63 to $311 per night with an average of $117, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $480 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Gardermoen Airport (OSL) are between $664 and $950 per person for economy flights and $2,084 to $2,981 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $43 to $118 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Oslo, NO
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to OSL and stay in a Oslo hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th
- August 20th to December 9th (except the week of August 27th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Oslo is usually early November.
Average Oslo Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Oslo for a week is $1,067-$2,278($152-$325 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $43 to $118 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $376 to $798 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Oslo for a week is $2,320-$4,206($331-$601 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $86 to $236 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $752 to $1,596 for economy
Lodging: $65 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $89 to $109 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Oslo for a week is $3,488-$7,708($498-$1,101 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $172 to $472 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,504 to $3,192 for economy
Lodging: $130 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $142 to $153 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Oslo
How cheap can you make a vacation to Oslo? The cheapest trip to Oslo is about $96 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $51.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Oslo for a week is $671-$1,519($96-$217 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $376 to $798 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Oslo for a week is $1,222-$2,660($175-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $752 to $1,596 for economy
Lodging: $51 to $63 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Oslo for a week is $2,372-$5,320($339-$760 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,504 to $3,192 for economy
Lodging: $102 to $126 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $28 to $96 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Oslo cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Oslo Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Oslo.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Oslo for a week is $2,262-$8,803($323-$1,258 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $224 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $846 to $2,051 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $311 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Oslo for a week is $3,738-$12,422($534-$1,775 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $448 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,692 to $4,102 for first class
Lodging: $131 to $311 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $480 to $864 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Oslo for a week is $7,476-$22,768($1,068-$3,253 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $896 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,384 to $8,204 for first class
Lodging: $262 to $622 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $768 to $1,382 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Oslo Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Oslo is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Oslo due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Oslo Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Oslo hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Oslo.
Flight Costs to Oslo
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $950 average in late July to a low of $664 in early November. Median flight price is $720. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Oslo our data includes 361 originating airports, and 182 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Oslo from an airport like Stewart International (SWF) in Newburgh/Poughkeepsie, NY (the United States) for an average $12,540 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Vilnius International (VNO) in Vilnius (Lithuania) at an average of just $88.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Oslo, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $286, so you can easily save about 43% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Oslo can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $740 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.