Car rental for Senja

Senja is easiest to explore by car: buses are infrequent, and many of the well-known places lie along the scenic route on the outer coast. These are the rental stations closest to the island, in Finnsnes and at Bardufoss and Tromsø airports.

Book early. In July and during the aurora season cars are often sold out.

Car hire

The stations closest to Senja. Book ahead; in July and in the aurora season cars are often sold out.

Finnsnes

Hertz Finnsnes Ringveien 10, 9300 Finnsnes Mon–Fri 08–16 · Sat closed · Sun closed +47 77 83 41 05 website
Helgesen Maskin also minibuses, 7–9 seats Ringveien 46, 9300 Finnsnes +47 77 84 10 46 website

Bardufoss airport

Avis / Budget Mon–Fri 10–23 · Sat closed · Sun 12–23:30 +47 909 36 139 website
Hertz Mon–Fri 09–23:30 · Sat closed · Sun 13:30–23:30 +47 909 62 647 website
Europcar website
Sixt website

Tromsø airport

Avis Flyplassveien 31, 9016 Tromsø Mon–Fri 08–22:30 · Sat 10–17 · Sun 10–22 +47 77 50 02 70 website
Hertz website
Europcar website
Sixt website

Details checked 24.10 2026 on the companies' own pages. Where no phone is shown, see the website.

Questions and answers

Where can I rent a car closest to Senja?

In Finnsnes, right by the bridge to Senja, and at Bardufoss Airport an hour’s drive away. Tromsø Airport has the most companies.

Are there tolls on Senja?

The roads on the island are free. Rental cars normally carry a tag for toll stations elsewhere in Norway.

How do I pay for the ferry in a rental car?

The car ferries use AutoPASS for ferries and bill by number plate. Ask the rental company how they pass on ferry charges.

Can I charge an electric car on Senja?

Yes. The charging stations on the island are on the EV charging page under Places, with connector types where they are recorded.