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.

When to visit Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£82
2 travellers
Flight to Rovaniemi
3 nights at hotel
Rovaniemi in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£82
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 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from the United Kingdom departs from London 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Kittilä.

Plane

When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from the United Kingdom departs from London 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Kittilä.

Airports near Rovaniemi

KEMKemi/Tornio
KTTKittilä
RVNRovaniemi

Airlines serving Rovaniemi

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,253 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,367 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,374 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,825 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,902 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (401 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around £114 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £199 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from £45 to £1,196 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 17% 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 Resort Delight
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Santa Claus Holiday Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Arctic City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Scandic Rovaniemi City
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hotel Aakenus
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs £78 per day, on average, or £234 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay £1.77 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 £21.19 and £28.25. 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 (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs £78 per day, on average, or £234 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay £1.77 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 £21.19 and £28.25. 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 (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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