Trondheim Airport Car Rental
Trondheim Airport (TRD) is an international airport in Stjørdal. It's the fourth busiest airport in the country with over 3.5 millions passengers moving through. It has two terminals used for domestic and international flights. It's also both a commercial as well as a military airport. Trondheim is located on the South shore of Trondheimsfjord near the Nidelva River. It's a tech oriented city with Norway's Science and Technology University as well as many other institutions that are technical oriented. 
The car rental agencies are found right next to the main terminal and include Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, Budget and Avis. Each of these five companies represent the lion's share of cars rented in the country of Norway.
To get to Trondheim from the airport is fairly easy. The total trip distance is about 35 km from the airport and around 40 minutes car rental driving time. It does have toll roads, so you need to be prepared.
You want to make your way out of the airport going towards E6 to Trondheim. You'll approach a fork in the road and you'll want to stay on the road going straight. You'll merge onto E6 for a beautiful 29 km drive. You want to be looking for exit 38 going towards towards Lerkendal/Risvollan/Othilienborg. Take the exit to the right. At the first traffic circle, take the first exit and get on Fv860/ Torbjørn Bratts veg. You'll see a building with a byavisa sign on the far side of the road.
At the next traffic circle, take the third exit on Fv864/Strindvegen. You'll turn right on Holtermanns veg and you'll go under a pedestrian walkway bridge right after the turn. Holtermanns veg turns into Elgeseter Gate which turns into Elgeseter bru and then finally Prinsens Gate. Then make a right onto onto Bispegata and another left on Munkegata and you are in Trondheim.
To get back to the airport with your rental vehicle, just reverse the directions above and you'll be fine. But remember to re-fuel your rental car before returning. There is a Shell station right at the airport road, next to a traffic circle. This would be a great place to fill up before returning the rental car. 
The airport has become a busy hub with with many shopping and dining opportunities. Shops and dining include:
• Aquevit bar
• 7-Eleven
• Arkpocket
• Bærre Bar
• KjekkeMenn
• Narvesen
• Duty Free shop
• Picnik
• Upper Crust
There's a big focus on healthy eating and most of the establishments are equipped with power outlets so you can plug in your laptop. The airport also has free wireless Internet and an ATM for your money needs.
Radisson Blu Hotel Trondheim Airport - This airport is right next to the terminal building at the airport. It's perfect for those arriving late or have an early flight. The rooms are furnished with all the modern conveniences such as LCD TV's, high speed Internet. The restaurant serves a daily breakfast buffet and offers Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner. The bar offers international drinks as well as light snacks.
Quality Airport Hotel Vaernes - Close to the airport in central Stjoerdal, it has great facilities and everything you need in your room. The beach is close by to the hotel and you have easy access to restaurants, stores, sports centers as well as a variety of outdoor activities. These include: skiing, salmon fishing, and golf.
Rica Hell Hotel - The Rica has rooms that are air conditioned, flat screen TV's, as well as coffee makers and bath robes. Wi-Fi and parking are free and they have a pool on the seventh floor with views of the fjords. If you are an early riser or have to get to the airport they start serving breakfast at 4 am. The property also has a fitness center, bar and a sauna to enjoy. 
There's a lot to see and do in Trondheim. Like other areas in Norway, the scenery is generally beautiful. Besides the beauty, there are other points of interest as well.
In addition, the Nidelven River boasts the best salmon fishing in Norway. There's plenty of spots to fish that are free to the public. Also Trondheim has designed a lift for cycling enthusiasts. The Trampe is a lift that goes up a steep mountainside and have great views and many places to bike.
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Trondheim Airport Basics.....
Trondheim Airport (TRD) is an international airport in Stjørdal. It's the fourth busiest airport in the country with over 3.5 millions passengers moving through. It has two terminals used for domestic and international flights. It's also both a commercial as well as a military airport. Trondheim is located on the South shore of Trondheimsfjord near the Nidelva River. It's a tech oriented city with Norway's Science and Technology University as well as many other institutions that are technical oriented.
Trondheim Airport Car Rental.....
The car rental agencies are found right next to the main terminal and include Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, Budget and Avis. Each of these five companies represent the lion's share of cars rented in the country of Norway.
To get to Trondheim from the airport is fairly easy. The total trip distance is about 35 km from the airport and around 40 minutes car rental driving time. It does have toll roads, so you need to be prepared.
You want to make your way out of the airport going towards E6 to Trondheim. You'll approach a fork in the road and you'll want to stay on the road going straight. You'll merge onto E6 for a beautiful 29 km drive. You want to be looking for exit 38 going towards towards Lerkendal/Risvollan/Othilienborg. Take the exit to the right. At the first traffic circle, take the first exit and get on Fv860/ Torbjørn Bratts veg. You'll see a building with a byavisa sign on the far side of the road.
At the next traffic circle, take the third exit on Fv864/Strindvegen. You'll turn right on Holtermanns veg and you'll go under a pedestrian walkway bridge right after the turn. Holtermanns veg turns into Elgeseter Gate which turns into Elgeseter bru and then finally Prinsens Gate. Then make a right onto onto Bispegata and another left on Munkegata and you are in Trondheim.
To get back to the airport with your rental vehicle, just reverse the directions above and you'll be fine. But remember to re-fuel your rental car before returning. There is a Shell station right at the airport road, next to a traffic circle. This would be a great place to fill up before returning the rental car.
Trondheim Airport Amenities.....
The airport has become a busy hub with with many shopping and dining opportunities. Shops and dining include:
• Aquevit bar
• 7-Eleven
• Arkpocket
• Bærre Bar
• KjekkeMenn
• Narvesen
• Duty Free shop
• Picnik
• Upper Crust
There's a big focus on healthy eating and most of the establishments are equipped with power outlets so you can plug in your laptop. The airport also has free wireless Internet and an ATM for your money needs.
Hotels Near the Trondheim Airport.....
Radisson Blu Hotel Trondheim Airport - This airport is right next to the terminal building at the airport. It's perfect for those arriving late or have an early flight. The rooms are furnished with all the modern conveniences such as LCD TV's, high speed Internet. The restaurant serves a daily breakfast buffet and offers Italian cuisine for lunch and dinner. The bar offers international drinks as well as light snacks.
Quality Airport Hotel Vaernes - Close to the airport in central Stjoerdal, it has great facilities and everything you need in your room. The beach is close by to the hotel and you have easy access to restaurants, stores, sports centers as well as a variety of outdoor activities. These include: skiing, salmon fishing, and golf.
Rica Hell Hotel - The Rica has rooms that are air conditioned, flat screen TV's, as well as coffee makers and bath robes. Wi-Fi and parking are free and they have a pool on the seventh floor with views of the fjords. If you are an early riser or have to get to the airport they start serving breakfast at 4 am. The property also has a fitness center, bar and a sauna to enjoy.
Other Car Rental Notes.....
There's a lot to see and do in Trondheim. Like other areas in Norway, the scenery is generally beautiful. Besides the beauty, there are other points of interest as well.
- The German submarine base named the DORA 1. Presently, the bunker is being used as venue for concerts.
- Kristiansten Fortress (See Picture Above)
- The islet Munkholmen has become a recreation as well as a popular tourist attraction.
- Nidaros Cathedral
- Trondheim Museum of Arts
- Trondheim Science Museum
- Rockheim
- St. Olav's Festival
- Trondheim Chamber Music Festival
- Hell Music Festival
In addition, the Nidelven River boasts the best salmon fishing in Norway. There's plenty of spots to fish that are free to the public. Also Trondheim has designed a lift for cycling enthusiasts. The Trampe is a lift that goes up a steep mountainside and have great views and many places to bike.
Source: Trondheim Airport Homepage