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

Rovaniemi travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rovaniemi

With a population of 34,781, Rovaniemi is the largest city in Lapland, Finland by the number of inhabitants. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rovaniemi has to offer.

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When to visit Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£76
2 travellers
Flight to Rovaniemi
3 nights at hotel
Rovaniemi in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£76
2 travellers
Flight to Rovaniemi
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rovaniemi in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -15 °C, with an average temperature of -12 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 72 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Rovaniemi, with an average rainfall of 31 mm.

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How to Get to Rovaniemi

Plane

When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 4h 45m.

Train

The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rovaniemi is to pick up a car hire from Kittilä, which is about 83 miles from Rovaniemi. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Kittilä.

Plane

When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 4h 45m.

Train

The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rovaniemi is to pick up a car hire from Kittilä, which is about 83 miles from Rovaniemi. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Kittilä.

Airports near Rovaniemi

KEMKemi/Tornio
KTTKittilä
RVNRovaniemi

Airlines serving Rovaniemi

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,801 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,296 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,259 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,072 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,297 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,740 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,887 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (287 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (391 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (187 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around £117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £188 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from £67 to £1,194 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 39% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rovaniemi

Most booked hotels in Rovaniemi

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Arctic Light Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Santa Claus Holiday Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Arctic City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Scandic Rovaniemi City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Motelli Rovaniemi
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£56+
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Hotel Aakenus
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs £79 per day, on average, or £237 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Rovaniemi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.36 and £25.81. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs £79 per day, on average, or £237 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay £1.62 per litre in Rovaniemi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.36 and £25.81. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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