Renting a Car
Use these phrases to confidently handle car rentals in Norway, from picking up the keys to understanding insurance and fuel policies.
Key Phrases
Hei, jeg har bestilt en leiebil i navnet mitt.
neutralHi, I have booked a rental car under my name.
A standard and polite way to start the conversation at the rental desk.
Jeg skal hente en bil som jeg reserverte på nettet.
casualI'm going to pick up a car that I reserved online.
Slightly more relaxed, common when speaking directly to the clerk.
Her er førerkortet og kredittkortet mitt.
neutralHere are my driver's license and credit card.
They will almost always ask for these two items together.
Hva slags forsikring er inkludert i prisen?
politeWhat kind of insurance is included in the price?
A good way to clarify exactly what you have already paid for.
Jeg vil gjerne ha full kaskoforsikring, for sikkerhets skyld.
neutralI would like to have full comprehensive insurance, just to be safe.
«Kaskoforsikring» is the standard Norwegian term for comprehensive vehicle insurance.
Er det mulig å legge til en ekstra sjåfør på avtalen?
neutralIs it possible to add an extra driver to the agreement?
Use this if someone else will also be driving the rental car.
Går det an å leie en GPS, eller har bilen navigasjon?
casualIs it possible to rent a GPS, or does the car have navigation?
«Går det an å» is a very common spoken alternative to «er det mulig å».
Kan du forklare hvordan drivstoffreglene fungerer her?
politeCan you explain how the fuel rules work here?
Helps avoid unexpected charges for an empty tank.
Må jeg levere bilen tilbake med full tank?
neutralDo I have to return the car with a full tank?
A direct way to check if you need to stop at a gas station before returning.
Er det ubegrenset kjørelengde, eller må jeg betale per kilometer?
neutralIs there unlimited mileage, or do I have to pay per kilometer?
«Kjørelengde» refers to the distance you are allowed to drive.
Jeg la merke til en liten ripe på døren som ikke står på skjemaet.
neutralI noticed a small scratch on the door that isn't on the form.
Crucial to say before driving off so you aren't held responsible later.
Når må jeg senest levere bilen tilbake i morgen?
neutralWhen is the latest I must return the car tomorrow?
Useful to avoid late fees.
Hvor skal jeg parkere bilen når jeg kommer tilbake?
casualWhere should I park the car when I come back?
Airports and large rental lots can be confusing, so it is best to ask upfront.
Hvor lang tid tar det før depositumet blir tilbakebetalt?
politeHow long does it take before the deposit is refunded?
Notice the use of the passive voice «blir tilbakebetalt» (is refunded).