Helsinki travel guide
Helsinki Tourism | Helsinki Guide
You're Going to Love Helsinki
With 558,457 inhabitants, Helsinki is the most populous city in Finland. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Helsinki has to offer.
When to visit Helsinki
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Helsinki in July, when the average temperature is 16 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Helsinki, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Helsinki
Plane
When flying to Helsinki, you’ll arrive at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL), which is located 11 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Helsinki from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 10h.
Train
Located 2 miles from the city centre, Helsinki Pasila is the busiest station in Helsinki. Another popular train station is Helsinki Central, located 0.6 miles from the centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Helsinki using FlixBus or Finnair. From Tampere, the bus ride to Helsinki takes 125 miles and will cost you around C$ 87. From Riga, the ticket costs about C$ 52 for a journey of 540 miles.
Airlines serving Helsinki
Where to stay in Helsinki
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel St. George Helsinki to great affordable options like the Hotel Anna, Helsinki offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 300 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostel Diana Park and Hotel Finn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Helsinki, with prices from C$ 21 to C$ 771 per night. Kamppi is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Helsinki are about 37% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Katajanokka - In Helsinki’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Katajanokka, Helsinki, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Eurohostel and Scandic Grand Marina.
Kluuvi - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Helsinki, Hobo Helsinki and Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Helsinki. The average nightly price for a double room in Kluuvi is C$ 113.
Where to stay in popular areas of Helsinki
Most booked hotels in Helsinki
Renting a car in Helsinki
Renting a car in Helsinki costs C$ 58 per day, on average, or C$ 174 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Helsinki-Vantaa.
Expect to pay C$ 2.77 per litre in Helsinki (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.13 and C$ 44.18. Economy (Renault Clio or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Helsinki, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.