Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rovaniemi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rovaniemi

With a population of 34,781, Rovaniemi is the largest city in Lapland, Finland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rovaniemi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi in September
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in September
Estimated hotel price
$192
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rovaniemi in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -15 °C, with an average temperature of -12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 72 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Rovaniemi, with an average rainfall of 31 mm.

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How to Get to Rovaniemi

Plane

When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Rovaniemi

KEMKemi/Tornio
KTTKittilä
RVNRovaniemi

Airlines serving Rovaniemi

Lufthansa
Good (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,145 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,022 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,483 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,354 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,757 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,455 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (413 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,920 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around $222 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $370 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from $110 to $4,884 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 31% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs $199 per day, on average, or $398 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.15 per litre in Rovaniemi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $49.70 and $66.26. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs $199 per day, on average, or $398 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.15 per litre in Rovaniemi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $49.70 and $66.26. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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