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
$215
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in July
Estimated hotel price
$215
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

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

Airlines serving Rovaniemi

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,361 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,833 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,668 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,841 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,681 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (848 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,325 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,312 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,350 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,445 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,016 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (308 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (191 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,221 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (334 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,603 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around $225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $269 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.55 and $54.07. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.38 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 $40.55 and $54.07. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.