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 October
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in October
Estimated hotel price
$193
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.

Plane

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

Airports near Rovaniemi

KEMKemi/Tornio
KTTKittilä
RVNRovaniemi

Airlines serving Rovaniemi

Lufthansa
Good (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,197 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,549 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,976 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,871 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,489 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (418 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,912 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around $235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $369 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostel Café Koti and Guesthouse Borealis. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from $69 to $2,731 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 34% 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 $198 per day, on average, or $595 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.27 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 $51.24 and $68.32. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rovaniemi, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs $198 per day, on average, or $595 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.27 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 $51.24 and $68.32. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rovaniemi, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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