Car Hire in Innhavet Center

Innhavet is a small village in Hamarøy municipality in Nordland with 1 rental agency, making it important to book well in advance. The village is located by Sagfjorden and is surrounded by dramatic northern Norwegian nature with mountain peaks and deep fjords. Bodø is approximately 180 km to the south via E6 and takes around 2.5 hours.

Innhavet is located in Hamarøy, the home municipality of Nobel Prize winner Knut Hamsun – the Hamsun Center is 12 km south in Presteid and is an architectural masterpiece. Tysfjorden, one of Norway's deepest fjords, cuts in south of Innhavet and is known for whale watching in winter. National Road 81 heading north leads towards Skutvik and the ferry connection to Svolvær in Lofoten.

Book the only rental agency in Innhavet well in advance – the alternative is to pick up a car in Fauske, 80 km to the south. Drive to Skutvik, 25 km north, and take the ferry to Svolvær for an unforgettable Lofoten experience without the detour via Narvik. Visit the Hamsun Center in Presteid – it's one of Norway's most original museums and well worth a stop.

How do I get from Innhavet to Lofoten by rental car? Drive 25 km north to Skutvik and take the ferry to Svolvær – the journey takes about 2 hours and departures are limited, book in advance. Are the roads around Innhavet open in winter?

E6 and national road 81 are normally open, but check with the Norwegian Public Roads Administration – mountain passes in the region can close during snowstorms. How far is Innhavet from Narvik? Narvik is about 110 km north via E6 and takes approximately 1.5 hours – a beautiful drive along Ofotfjorden.

We compare prices from all major providers at Innhavet Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.