Money at Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) (OSL)
Currency, tipping and cash-vs-card for arrivals at Oslo, Norway.
Oslo uses the NOK (kr). Expected airport→city taxi fare is roughly NOK 124–240. Card/contactless dominant; cash barely used.
Airport currency kiosks quote rates 5–15% worse than any bank ATM inside the terminal. If you need cash on landing, use an in-terminal bank ATM — not the "0% commission" kiosks (the margin is in the rate).
Frequently asked
Q.What currency is used at Oslo Airport (Gardermoen) (OSL)?
Norway uses the NOK (kr). Airport ATMs dispense NOK directly — skip the exchange kiosks.
Q.How much should a taxi from OSL to the city cost?
Expected fare on the OSL → Oslo S route is roughly NOK 124–240. Around NOK 1000+ taxi is already high, and NOK 1400+ is a scam quote — confirm the meter or a printed rate before you get in.
Q.Do I tip taxi drivers at OSL?
Not expected. Drivers in Norway don't rely on tips the way US drivers do; inflated "tips" are sometimes used to justify an overcharge — pay the metered fare first, then decide.
Q.Cash or card for a taxi at OSL?
Card/contactless dominant; cash barely used. "Card machine broken" is the most common excuse to force a cash overpay — carry a small stack of NOK notes and you keep the leverage.
Q.Should I change money at OSL?
Only if you need $10–20 of NOK to cover a taxi or a SIM card. Airport exchange kiosks quote 5–15% worse than a bank ATM in the same terminal. If your card has no FX fee, just pay by card and skip cash entirely.
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