Helsinki car hires from £16/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 hire 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 car hire in Helsinki costs £33 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at ADDCAR RENTAL (£16/day), keddy by Europcar (£19/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£22/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at ADDCAR RENTAL Helsinki airport arrival hall terminal 2 01510 (11 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Helsinki is £6.41 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £77 and £102, depending on the car size.

Economy (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Helsinki.

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

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

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

An Economy car hire in Helsinki costs £20 per day, on average.

A Premium car hire in Helsinki costs £26 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Helsinki costs £27 per day, on average.

In Helsinki, cars are most frequently hired at GREEN MOTION Vantaa (11 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Helsinki costs £232 per week (£33 per day).

On average a car hire in Helsinki costs £993 per month (£33 per day).

Most car hire 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 hire in Helsinki, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Car hire companies are easily accessible in Helsinki. The main airport, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), has a wide range of car hire providers, including Avis, Hertz and Europcar. Additionally, there are several car hire companies located throughout the city, including in the central railway station and the Kamppi shopping centre. Online booking is available through KAYAK, offering the convenience of reserving a car in advance and having it ready for pickup upon arrival.

For car hire in Helsinki, the minimum age requirement is generally 18 years old. However, car hire companies often require drivers to be 21 years or older. It is also possible that a surcharge may be added if you are under the age of 25. Additionally, drivers must hold a valid driving licence for at least one year, and an international driving permit may be required for non-European Union residents.