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
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rovaniemi in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 10.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Rovaniemi, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Rovaniemi
Plane
When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 14h 30m.
Train
The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 1.4 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Rovaniemi is to pick up a car rental from Oulu, which is about 166 km from Rovaniemi. You’ll find branches of Sixt and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Oulu.
Airlines serving Rovaniemi
Where to stay in Rovaniemi
Average rates range from around $109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rovaniemi
Most booked hotels in Rovaniemi
Renting a car in Rovaniemi
Renting a car in Rovaniemi costs $71 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 25% cheaper than airport locations in Rovaniemi.
Expect to pay $7.61 per gallon in Rovaniemi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $91.30 and $121.74. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Compact (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Suzuki Swift or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.