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

Kajaani travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kajaani

With a population of 35,375, Kajaani is the largest city in Kainuu, Finland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kajaani deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kajaani

Kajaani in June
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kajaani in June
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kajaani in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -13 °C, with an average temperature of -10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kajaani, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Kajaani

Plane

When flying to Kajaani, you’ll arrive at Kajaani (KAJ), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kajaani from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 23h 50m.

Train

The train station in Kajaani is called Kajaani, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kajaani is to pick up a car hire from Rovaniemi, which is about 269 km from Kajaani. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rovaniemi.

Plane

When flying to Kajaani, you’ll arrive at Kajaani (KAJ), which is located 7 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kajaani from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 23h 50m.

Train

The train station in Kajaani is called Kajaani, and is located 1.0 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kajaani is to pick up a car hire from Rovaniemi, which is about 269 km from Kajaani. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Rovaniemi.

Airports near Kajaani

KUOKuopio
KAJKajaani
OULOulu

Airlines serving Kajaani

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
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 (9,963 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Excellent (3 reviews)
Lufthansa City Airlines
Mediocre (2 reviews)
TUI Nederland
Excellent (1 reviews)
Discover Airlines
Good (23 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Kajaani

Most booked hotels in Kajaani

Original Sokos Hotel Valjus
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£105+
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Hotel Kajaani
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£100+
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Hiring a car in Kajaani

Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Kajaani (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 Kajaani is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Skoda Citigo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Kajaani (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 Kajaani is Full-size (Volvo XC60 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Skoda Citigo or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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