Introduction
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 hotel price
₹ 2385
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in May
Estimated hotel price
₹ 2385
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 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 16h 45m.

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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 16h 45m.

Airports near Rovaniemi

KEMKemi/Tornio
KTTKittilä
RVNRovaniemi

Airlines serving Rovaniemi

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,449 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,095 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (429 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,943 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around ₹ 16,189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 24,880 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 holiday rental options in Rovaniemi, with prices from ₹ 4,454 to ₹ 298,602 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Rovaniemi are about 48% 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)
₹ 12,687+
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Santa Claus Holiday Village
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
₹ 13,174+
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Arctic City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,709+
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Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,889+
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Scandic Rovaniemi City
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,119+
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Scandic Pohjanhovi
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 9,415+
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Hiring a car in Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs ₹ 10,854 per day, on average, or ₹ 32,563 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, 49% more expensive than at Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay ₹ 249 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 ₹ 2,991 and ₹ 3,988. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Luxury (BMW 5 Series Touring or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs ₹ 10,854 per day, on average, or ₹ 32,563 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, 49% more expensive than at Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay ₹ 249 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 ₹ 2,991 and ₹ 3,988. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Luxury (BMW 5 Series Touring or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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