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 May
Estimated hotel price
$207
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in May
Estimated hotel price
$207
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 (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,274 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,683 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,713 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,128 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (433 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,951 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around $307 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $485 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 $84 to $5,448 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 45% 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 $208 per day, on average, or $417 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 $74.62. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs $208 per day, on average, or $417 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 $74.62. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Intermediate (Toyota Corolla Wagon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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