If I travel to Norway and want to go around to various places, how much should I bring?

Question

I want to travel to Norway in the winter to ski, drink, go to concerts, buy soevenieres etc, for about 2 weeks. If I subtract rent and plane fare, how much USD do I need. How many Norwegian Chroners will I spend?

Answer 1

Norway can be expensive, but don't take a bunch of cash. I would say you should take about US$ 200 in cash, US$ 500 in travelers checks, and charge everthing you can on a credit card. A VISA or MASTERCARD used for this pupose gets you a really good exchange rate and shows you are a sophisticated traveler. Everybody uses credit cards now.

I urge you also to get some good travel insurance. It is astonishing what can go wrong to ruin a trip. You can explore the subject and buy on-line too if that suits you. Many veteran travelers feel it is best to get travel insurance from a source different from that for transport arrangements – no chance for a conflict of interest. There is a really neat, independent site that is easy to use and provides a quite sufficient variety of options. It includes Travel Guard, the industry leader for good reason. They deliver quality service at a modest price. Also there is IMG, growing rapidly and is easy to deal with too. Between the two companies at this site, you should be able to find what suits you at a very competitive price. I suggest you get a policy that provides coverage for health-related issues (like an illness or injury) and for traveling-related issues (like lost baggage etc.) Go to http://www.wavehelp.com/travel-medical/index.htm to see the details.

Here is another travel tip. Veteran travelers know how important it is to pack light. Your mindset – don’t take anything that you, personally, cannot pick up and carry for a city block (you might need to). You can save weight by choosing luggage and clothing that is made of light materials. Such clothing tends to “hang out” better to shed wrinkles anyway. Also, take less stuff. Of course, you will want a change of underwear for each day for the first week or less. After that, you’ll need to find a Laundromat. One can’t save much weight on underwear. But, you can save on outerwear. Use mix-and-match allowing you to pair up different tops with different bottoms so you don’t always look the same – suits are for home, not travel unless they can be mix/matched with other tops and bottoms. Packing this way will let you stretch the time between washings. When traveling, you can expect to get three days out of each bottom and two days out of each top. If you are traveling in cool weather (at your destination or at your departure), many people wear a blazer and pack a sweater on top in the luggage (and don’t forget a warm hat). Doing so adds versatility to the wardrobe and warmth as needed. If you absolutely must take more than one piece of checked luggage, please don’t take more than two. If you do take two, make sure everything else fits into a carry-on you can wear on your back or sling over your shoulder. Remember, you will need one hand for each piece of luggage so you will need to be able to sling on the carry-on to allow you to carry it all if needed. Oh, also if you take two pieces of checked luggage, split up the clothing so that you have an equal amount of each type in each bag – in case one gets delayed or lost.

Answer 2

You don't have to bring any money. Norway is full of ATMs, so just bring a Visa card and enjoy yourself until it's empty. #8D)

How much you'll be spending depends on how you like things. If you're happy with good skiing not in the largest ski centers, you can stay fairly cheap in a hostel in Oslo, and then do daytrips to Norefjell with the "ski bus". It's a couple of hours ride each way. If you want to stay at a skiing resort, accommodation can easily be much more expensive.

The ski lift may cost typically 50 dollars for one day, 200 dollars for one week. Often you can go to concerts, or after-ski, for free in the evenings. Well, "for free". In case you'd like a beer to go with the concert, that'll set you back 6-10 dollars. If you're happy with a kebab or a fast food meal, that'll be another 10 dollars, thank you.

Souvenirs? There is no limit.

That will be all your main expenses, I think.

In Oslo there are many museums you can go to for free, clubs where you can get in for free, and if you stay at a hostel, you can make your own food shopping ingredients cheaply at a supermarket.

Answer 3

I have always spent a good $1000 for souvenirs, every time I have gone!! Alcohol is VERY expensive!! Beer is 6 or 7 dollars for a glass (about a half liter) The bus fair is inexpensive, and if you are in Oslo or Bergen, they have city passes. You would definatly was to stay where you can make your own food. Eating out will drain your pocket book really really quick!! Even at McDonald's, it is $7 for a combo meal! GOOD LUCK!!!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I would bring about 2000 US dollars if not a little more....VERY high taxes and expensive country.

Just go to your bank ahead of time and tell them how much you want in US funds and their order it in Norge Kroner

Answer 6

approx 20000 us dollars

Answer 7

A whole bunch. : )