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 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 Rovaniemi has to offer.
When to visit Rovaniemi
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.
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 15h 30m.
Airlines serving Rovaniemi
Where to stay in Rovaniemi
Average rates range from around C$ 256 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 316 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostel Café Koti and Guesthouse Borealis. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from C$ 67 to C$ 4,509 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Rovaniemi are about 50% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Rovaniemi
Most booked hotels in Rovaniemi
Renting a car in Rovaniemi
Renting a car in Rovaniemi costs C$ 111 per day, on average, or C$ 334 if you want to rent it for 3 days.
Expect to pay C$ 3.74 per litre in Rovaniemi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 44.82 and C$ 59.76. Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rovaniemi, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.