Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Jyväskylä travel guide

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You're Going to Love Jyväskylä

With a population of 85.026, Jyväskylä is the largest city in Central Finland, Finland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Jyväskylä to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä in January
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jyväskylä in January
Estimated hotel price
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Jyväskylä

Plane

When flying to Jyväskylä, you’ll arrive at Jyvaskyla (JYV), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jyväskylä from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 35m.

Train

The train station in Jyväskylä is called Jyväskylä, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Jyväskylä is to pick up a car hire from Helsinki, which is about 235 km from Jyväskylä. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Helsinki.

Plane

When flying to Jyväskylä, you’ll arrive at Jyvaskyla (JYV), which is located 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Jyväskylä from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 17h 35m.

Train

The train station in Jyväskylä is called Jyväskylä, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Jyväskylä is to pick up a car hire from Helsinki, which is about 235 km from Jyväskylä. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Helsinki.

Airports near Jyväskylä

KUOKuopio
TMPTampere-Pirkkala
JYVJyvaskyla

Airlines serving Jyväskylä

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,962 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (178 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Jyväskylä

Most booked hotels in Jyväskylä

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Hotel Verso
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£113+
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Greenstar Hotel Jyväskylä
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Scandic Jyväskylä City
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Omena Hotel Jyväskylä
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£50+
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Forenom Hostel Jyväskylä
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
£32+
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Hiring a car in Jyväskylä

Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Jyväskylä (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.56 and £22.08. The most frequently booked car type in Jyväskylä is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Jyväskylä (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.56 and £22.08. The most frequently booked car type in Jyväskylä is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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