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

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

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,469 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,236 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,393 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,147 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (433 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,966 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,919 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around $347 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $528 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 $95 to $5,480 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 41% 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 $211 per day, on average, or $422 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.67 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 $55.96 and $74.61. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs $211 per day, on average, or $422 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.67 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 $55.96 and $74.61. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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