Svolvær with a rental car from Evenes

Rent with Lofoten Airport Car Rentals and collect your car using self-service pickup at Harstad/Narvik Evenes Airport (EVE), without a counter queue. A rental car for Svolvær gives you a straightforward start in Lofoten, from airport transport to hotel arrivals and local activities. From Evenes, E10 takes about 2.5 hours without a ferry.

About Svolvær: Svolvær lies on Austvågøy and is the most important hub in Lofoten. Svolvær has grown around the harbour and fisheries for generations. Today Svolvær is as well known for art, food and experiences as for the Lofoten fishery. Svolvær is home to many regional services and a natural starting point for travel in Lofoten.

Sights in Svolvær: Svolvær offers Svolværgeita, one of Lofoten's most famous peaks for climbing and views. In Svolvær you can stroll the harbour, visit galleries and enjoy a lively town centre. From Svolvær it is a short drive to Kabelvåg and the Lofotr Viking Museum. Svolvær is perfect as a base for day trips north and south in Lofoten.

Visitor tips for Svolvær: Summer is busy in Svolvær – arrive early for parking at popular viewpoints. Winter in Svolvær offers northern lights and a quieter pace. Svolvær has good supermarkets, pharmacies and services for longer stays. With a rental car from Svolvær you easily reach the rest of Lofoten.

Getting to Svolvær: From Lofoten - Harstad/Narvik Airport, Evenes, E10 southwest to Svolvær takes about 2.5 hours by car. Svolvær also has Svolvær Airport, Helle, with regional connections. Svolvær is one of the easiest towns to reach by rental car in Lofoten. Many pick up a car on arrival and drive straight to Svolvær as their first stop.

Keep the rental car for visits to Kabelvåg and Henningsvær or continue west. Allow extra time on your return day so you can return the car before your flight.

Lofoten Airport Car Rentals — Evenes (EVE) and Leknes (LKN).