Norway
What Norway really costs
Norway is a land of rugged nature, from the Lofoten to the deep fjords. In October, the days are still mild and the nights are already dark enough for the northern lights. Prices in Norway vary significantly, so it is smart to know in advance where your money will go.
9 October 2026 · Wayloha editorial · 3 sources
Sleeping
Travelling with a camper gives you a lot of freedom and saves on hotel costs. You choose where you sleep and can adjust your route to the weather. In October it is already colder at night, so make sure your camper is well heated.
If you prefer to sleep in a hotel, plan your route carefully. If you travel by car from Stavanger, you can take the ferry to the starting point of the hike to Kjeragbolten. That way you combine beautiful nature with a fixed bed.
- Choose a camper if you want to travel flexibly and save on hotel costs.
- Book your hotels in advance if you are travelling by car in October.
Between the red fishermen's cabins and the steep mountains, you feel how quiet and vast Norway is.Norway
Eating and drinking
Norway is known as an expensive country for food and drink. An average travel budget allows for higher prices than in most other European countries. Eating out in restaurants in particular adds up quickly.
You save a lot by buying your own food for your hiking days. Buy bread, cheese and fruit at the supermarket and take it into the mountains with you. That leaves you money for a nice meal out in October, when restaurants are quieter than in summer.
- Buy your own provisions for hiking days to mountain peaks.
- Save one night of eating out for a highlight of your trip.
Transport
The ferry is a popular way to reach Norway from the Netherlands. You bring your own car or camper straight away, which is handy for a tour. If you arrive by ferry, start your route in Kristiansand.
Don't simply assume the car is the fastest or cheapest option. For a city like Bergen, flying is sometimes faster and not necessarily more expensive. Also factor a day in Oslo into your planning, as that is often forgotten.
- Take the ferry from the Netherlands if you want to bring your own car or camper.
- Start your tour in Kristiansand if you arrive by ferry.
- Plan and budget for an extra day in Oslo.
Activities
Nature in Norway often costs nothing. Hiking to mountain peaks, admiring the red and yellow rorbuer and the drying racks full of cod: all free to enjoy. The white beaches with clear water along the Lofoten are also open to everyone.
October is actually a good month for the Lofoten. The nights are dark enough for the northern lights, while it is still relatively mild during the day. That way you combine hiking with a good chance of a light show at night, without the cold of winter.
- Travel to the Lofoten in October for a good chance of seeing the northern lights.
- Hike to mountain peaks and look at fishing villages: that costs nothing extra.
