Overview of taxi companies and car rental
If you want to book a taxi in advance or rent a car, you have a number of different options. Sixt car rental can deliver the car to you at the cruise ship port, while Bookbil is located in Haugesund town centre and you can collect the car from there. Are you travelling with children and need a car seat? Remember to tell us when you book.
Haugaland Taxi and Karmøy Taxi are both available for cruise visitors. You can book a taxi in advance or when you arrive in Haugesund. There are usually several taxis at the cruise ship port, and the staff there can help you to book one.
In addition to regular taxi services, Haugaland Taxi offers trips to well-known attractions such as Langfoss waterfall, Avaldsnes and Skudeneshavn at a fixed price. Contact Haugaland Taxi or info@visithaugesund.no for more information and prices.
Universal design – Getting around Haugesund in a wheelchair?
The bridge to the town centre is relatively steep for wheelchair users, so it may be a good idea to take a shuttle bus or another means of transport. There are some areas in the town centre with cobblestones, but other than that, it’s easy to get around in a wheelchair. All public buildings are universally designed, and most shops and cafés (with some exceptions) are wheelchair-accessible.
If you want to use public transport in Haugesund and the surrounding area, most of the buses operated by Kolumbus are adapted for wheelchairs.
Can I pay in foreign currency in Haugesund?
In Haugesund, you can only pay in Norwegian currency. As in the rest of Norway, people generally pay by card, whether it’s in a shop, restaurant, taxi, museum etc. If you need to withdraw cash, there is an ATM at the cruise ship port as well as in the town centre.
Tax-free refund when Haugesund is your last port of call
If you would like a tax-free refund, it's important to keep a few things in mind/check:
- Is the shop authorised for tax-free sales?
- Have you spent more than NOK 315 on a single purchase?
- Make sure you inform the cashier before you pay that you would like a tax-free refund so you get the right receipt.
You can claim a tax-free refund when Haugesund is the last port of call on your trip. We recommend you check how your ship’s operator handles this process, as it varies from ship to ship. A Global Blue representative will be on board the ship for a few hours before departure. The Tourist Information Centre at the port accepts Planet tax-free when Haugesund is your last port of call in Norway.
Free WiFi at the cruise ship port
There is free WiFi at the port. The network is called ‘Haugesund Cruise Port’ and does not require a password. There is also free WiFi at the Tourist Information in Haraldsgata, as well as at many cafés and restaurants in the town centre.
