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 April
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in April
Estimated hotel price
£98
1 night at 3-star 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 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Rovaniemi include easyJet, Ryanair and Norwegian. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rovaniemi is to pick up a car hire from Kittilä, which is about 134 km from Rovaniemi. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Kittilä.

Plane

When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 8 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Rovaniemi include easyJet, Ryanair and Norwegian. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 3h 15m.

Train

The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rovaniemi is to pick up a car hire from Kittilä, which is about 134 km from Rovaniemi. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Kittilä.

Airports near Rovaniemi

KEMKemi/Tornio
KTTKittilä
RVNRovaniemi

Airlines serving Rovaniemi

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,218 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (366 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,850 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (183 reviews)
Transavia France
Good (377 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around £219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £359 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from £79 to £1,060 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 41% 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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Santa Claus Holiday Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£303+
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Arctic City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£210+
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Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£260+
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Scandic Rovaniemi City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£217+
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Motelli Rovaniemi
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Hotel Aakenus
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£174+
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Hiring a car in Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs £77 per day, on average, or £231 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, 2% more expensive than at Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay £1.45 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 £17.39 and £23.19. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rovaniemi, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs £77 per day, on average, or £231 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, 2% more expensive than at Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay £1.45 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 £17.39 and £23.19. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rovaniemi, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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