Rovaniemi Travel Guide

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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.

Rovaniemi in July

Estimated hotel price

$206

1 night at 3-star hotel

$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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Plane

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

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Rovaniemi. 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

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Rovaniemi. 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

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,349 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,275 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Excellent (9,973 reviews)

Ryanair

Good (5,055 reviews)

easyJet

Good (1,799 reviews)

Japan Airlines

Excellent (1,464 reviews)

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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around $231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $438 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from $125 to $2,054 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 27% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rovaniemi

Expect to pay $3.12 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 $37.44 and $49.91. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 78% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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