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

Lahti travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lahti

With a population of 98,826, Lahti is the largest city in Päijät-Häme, Finland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lahti has to offer.

When to visit Lahti

Lahti in September
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lahti in September
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lahti in July, when the average temperature is 17 °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 -11 °C, with an average temperature of -7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lahti, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Lahti

Plane

Although Lahti doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which is located 52 miles from Lahti. The shortest flight to Lahti from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Lahti. The train journey from Lahti 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. The train station in Lahti is called Lahti, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lahti is to pick up a car hire from Helsinki, which is about 62 miles from Lahti. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Helsinki.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Lahti doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which is located 52 miles from Lahti. The shortest flight to Lahti from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Lahti. The train journey from Lahti 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. The train station in Lahti is called Lahti, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lahti is to pick up a car hire from Helsinki, which is about 62 miles from Lahti. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Helsinki.

Bus

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

Airports near Lahti

TMPTampere-Pirkkala
JYVJyvaskyla
HELHelsinki-Vantaa

Airlines serving Lahti

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 Lahti

Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £65 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lahti

Most booked hotels in Lahti

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Hostel Matkakoti Patria
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£39+
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Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Kauppahotelli
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Lahti

Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Lahti (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 Lahti is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Lahti (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 Lahti is Compact (Toyota C-HR or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 11% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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