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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rovaniemi has to offer.

When to visit Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi in July
Estimated hotel price
$206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in July
Estimated hotel price
$206
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 8 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Rovaniemi

KEMKemi/Tornio
KTTKittilä
RVNRovaniemi

Airlines serving Rovaniemi

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,367 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,093 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,895 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,820 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,473 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,094 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,150 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (177 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (352 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around $251 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $430 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from $143 to $2,007 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 21% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.12 and $54.82. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rovaniemi, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.43 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 $41.12 and $54.82. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rovaniemi, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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