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
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.
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.
Airlines serving Rovaniemi
Where to stay in Rovaniemi
Average rates range from around $292 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $375 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 $76 to $2,331 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 44% 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 $207 per day, on average, or $415 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay $4.64 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 $55.66 and $74.21. 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 (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.