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 July
Estimated hotel price
$217
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in July
Estimated hotel price
$217
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

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,000 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,246 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,188 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (361 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,841 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (180 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (374 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around $299 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $537 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from $140 to $2,155 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 29% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.41 and $55.21.

Expect to pay $3.46 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 $41.41 and $55.21.

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