Oslo, Norway

Q: How much does it cost to visit Oslo?

The average daily budget for Oslo, Norway ranges from $317 for standard travelers. Backpackers can spend less, while luxury travelers may spend significantly more.

Q: Is Oslo expensive for tourists?

Based on 2026 data, Oslo is considered a relatively expensive destination for tourists.

Kingdom of Norway

Norway's capital, offering a blend of history, culture, and modern attractions.

👥 5,606,944 population 💰 kr NOK 🗣️ Norwegian Nynorsk 🕐 UTC+01:00 📍 View on Google Maps 🗺️ OpenStreetMap

📖 About Oslo

Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway.

It constitutes both a county and a municipality.

The municipality of Oslo had a population of 724,290 in 2025, while the city's greater urban area had a population of 1,110,887 in 2025, and the metropolitan area had an estimated population of 1,546,706 in 2021.

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Duration (Days)

Number of Travelers

Travel Style

🎒 Backpacker

🏨 Standard

✨ Luxury

Currency

Standard Budget • 7 days • 2 travelers

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Total Budget

$4,438

$317 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers

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$2,422

Accommodation

$173 per night

$966

Food & Dining

$69 per day

$406

Local Transport

$29 per day

$644

Entertainment

Budget Tips for Oslo

Book everything well in advance to save money
Self-catering is essential for budget travelers
Free camping (allemansrätten) is legal in most Nordic countries
City cards often provide significant savings

Norway Facts

🏛️ Capital

Oslo

🌍 Continent

Europe

📐 Area

386,224 km²

📞 Phone Code

+47

💰 Currency

Norwegian krone

kr (NOK)

🗺️ Region

Northern Europe

🗣️ Languages Spoken:

Norwegian Nynorsk Norwegian Bokmål Sami

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UNESCO World Heritage Sites

8 sites in Norway

Urnes Stave Church

CulturalSince 1979

The wooden church of Urnes (the stavkirke) stands in the natural setting of Sogn og Fjordane. It was built in the 12th and 13th centuries and is an ou...

Bryggen

CulturalSince 1979

Bryggen, the old wharf of Bergen, is a reminder of the town’s importance as part of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire from the 14th to the mid...

Røros Mining Town and the Circumference

CulturalSince 1980

Røros Mining Town and the Circumference is linked to the copper mines, established in the 17th century and exploited for 333 years until 1977. The si...

Rock Art of Alta

CulturalSince 1985

This group of petroglyphs in the Alta Fjord, near the Arctic Circle, bears the traces of a settlement dating from c. 4200 to 500 B.C. The thousands of...

Vegaøyan – The Vega Archipelago

CulturalSince 2004

A cluster of dozens of islands centred on Vega, just south of the Arctic Circle, forms a cultural landscape of 107,294 ha, of which 6,881 ha is land. ...

Struve Geodetic Arc

CulturalSince 2005

The Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10 countries and over 2,820 km. Thes...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to visit Oslo?

The average daily budget for Oslo, Norway ranges from $112 for budget travelers to $921 for luxury travelers. A standard comfortable trip typically costs around $317 per day including accommodation, food, transport, and entertainment.

Is Oslo expensive for tourists?

Oslo is considered an expensive destination. However, budget travelers can still visit by staying in hostels, cooking their own meals, and using public transportation.

What is the best budget for Oslo?

We recommend budgeting around $317 per day for a comfortable trip to Oslo. This includes mid-range accommodation, dining at local restaurants, public transportation, and entrance fees to attractions. Add 10-20% as a buffer for unexpected expenses.