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Where to stay
Hiring a car

Espoo travel guide

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You're Going to Love Espoo

With a population of 256,760, Espoo is a must-see destination in Uusimaa, Finland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Espoo has to offer.

When to visit Espoo

Espoo in February
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Espoo in February
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Espoo

Plane

When flying to Espoo, you’ll arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Espoo include Finnair, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest flight to Espoo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Espoo. The train journey from Espoo to Vaasa takes 3h 43m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kuopio, expect to pay about £25 for a 4h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Espoo is to pick up a car hire from Helsinki, which is about 10 miles from Espoo. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Helsinki.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Espoo using FlixBus or Finnair. From Tampere, the bus ride to Espoo takes 125 miles and will cost you around £52. From Turku, the ticket costs about £52 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

When flying to Espoo, you’ll arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Espoo include Finnair, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest flight to Espoo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Espoo. The train journey from Espoo to Vaasa takes 3h 43m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kuopio, expect to pay about £25 for a 4h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Espoo is to pick up a car hire from Helsinki, which is about 10 miles from Espoo. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Helsinki.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Espoo using FlixBus or Finnair. From Tampere, the bus ride to Espoo takes 125 miles and will cost you around £52. From Turku, the ticket costs about £52 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Espoo

TMPTampere-Pirkkala
HELHelsinki-Vantaa
TKUTurku

Airlines serving Espoo

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Espoo

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £80 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Espoo

Most booked hotels in Espoo

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Clarion Hotel Helsinki
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Valo Hotel & Work Helsinki
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Espoo
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel, Helsinki
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Marski by Scandic
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hotel Korpilampi
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Espoo

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Espoo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.11 and £21.48. The most frequently booked car type in Espoo is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Espoo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.11 and £21.48. The most frequently booked car type in Espoo is Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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