Who do I call for roadside assistance in Norway?
Rental cars, breakdown services, emergency numbers and the 175 road line.
Short answer
In a rental car, call the assistance number in your rental documents, while other drivers can call a breakdown service such as NAF on 08505. Use 112 if anyone needs immediate help. NAF says non-members pay themselves, often NOK 4,000–8,000, and the road traffic centre on 175 is open around the clock.
Why
- Avis tells renters who need roadside help to use the contact numbers in their rental documentation.
- NAF takes roadside assistance requests on 08505 and lists +47 21 52 37 69 as its 24-hour number from abroad.
- Statens vegvesen says serious incidents should be reported to the police on 02800, and that 112 is for situations needing immediate help.
Details
If you are not a member, you pay for NAF's help yourself, and NAF says the price is often between NOK 4,000 and 8,000. The road traffic centre (Vegtrafikksentralen) on 175 takes reports of potholes, damage and missing snow clearing or gritting on national and county roads, and it also gives traffic information. From a foreign phone, the number is +47 22 175 175.
Tip
Save the rental company's assistance number in your phone when you collect the car, so you have it even if the paperwork is not at hand.
What may differ
If you drive your own car and have breakdown cover at home, check with your insurer or motoring club what it covers in Norway before you call a local service.
People also ask
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Sources
- Avis Norway: customer FAQChecked at:
- NAF: roadside assistanceChecked at:
- Norwegian Public Roads Administration: road traffic centreChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Numbers and prices can change, so check your rental company or NAF before you travel.
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