Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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.

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When to visit Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi in July
Estimated hotel price
$52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in July
Estimated hotel price
$52
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Rovaniemi

Plane

When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 05m.

Train

The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rovaniemi is to pick up a car rental from Oulu, which is about 103 miles from Rovaniemi. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Oulu.

Plane

When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 05m.

Train

The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Rovaniemi is to pick up a car rental from Oulu, which is about 103 miles from Rovaniemi. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Oulu.

Airports near Rovaniemi

KEMKemi/Tornio
KTTKittilä
RVNRovaniemi

Airlines serving Rovaniemi

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,634 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,050 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,508 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,476 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,222 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (366 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,851 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (183 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (378 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around $298 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $481 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from $106 to $1,341 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Rovaniemi are about 38% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Rovaniemi by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Rovaniemi

Most booked hotels in Rovaniemi

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Santa Claus Holiday Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 7033 reviews)
$410+
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Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1113 reviews)
$348+
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Arctic City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3894 reviews)
$283+
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Scandic Rovaniemi City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2018 reviews)
$331+
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Motelli Rovaniemi
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2738 reviews)
$126+
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Hotel Aakenus
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2157 reviews)
$207+
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Renting a car in Rovaniemi

Renting a car in Rovaniemi costs $116 per day, on average, or $232 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rovaniemi costs $116 per day, on average, or $232 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay $7.34 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 $88.12 and $117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Volkswagen up! or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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