Helsinki car rentals from $21/day

With consideration for the high quality of roads in and surrounding Helsinki, you should choose any car that best suits your personal needs and driving preferences. It is a requirement for all cars in Finland to be equipped with all-weather or studded tires. Enquire with your rental company which tires they provide and any recommendations they have for their use.

Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit in urban areas of Helsinki is 50 km/h (31 mph). On large provincial roads the speed limit can vary between 80 km/h (49 mph) and 100 km/h (62 mph), while on motorways the maximum speed can increase to 120 km/h (74 mph). During winter months the speed limit on all provincial roads and motorways reduces to 80 km/h (49 mph).

On-street parking is accessible throughout the downtown district, at a cost of about €2 ($2.25 USD) or €4 ($4.50 USD) per hour, depending on its proximity to the center of town. All parking regulated by the City of Helsinki is free after 9 pm on weekdays, after 6 pm on Saturdays, and all day on Sundays.

On average a rental car in Helsinki costs $43 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Helsinki found in the last 2 weeks is $30.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Helsinki. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Helsinki is $7.26 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $87 and $116, depending on the car size.

Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Helsinki.

Car rental companies onsite at Helsinki-Vantaa airport include Alamo, ADDCAR RENTAL, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, keddy by Europcar, Hertz, Dollar, National and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to off-airport locations include GREEN MOTION, ADDCAR RENTAL, Europcar, Hertz, Dollar, and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Helsinki costs $72 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Helsinki costs $179 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Helsinki costs $50 per day, on average.

In Helsinki, cars are most frequently rented at GREEN MOTION Lentäjäntie 1 B (11 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Helsinki offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Helsinki, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 24 car rental agencies in Helsinki.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Helsinki so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

If you need to park your cheap car rental in Helsinki, look out for metered parking areas, which are the most common. In the absence of metered parking areas, make use of pay and display parking vouchers that you can acquire at gas stations, and should be on display on the dashboard of your Helsinki car rental.

Helsinki is a Baltic city, which means you will need accessories such as jumper cables and snow chains when driving in your Helsinki car rental. To be sure of the availability of these accessories, check with your car rental company in advance, failure to which you can rent from car accessories rental companies in the city.