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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Rovaniemi to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 594
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in July
Estimated hotel price
RM 594
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.

Train

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

Plane

When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 8 km from the city centre.

Train

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

Airports near Rovaniemi

Airlines serving Rovaniemi

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,440 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (955 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (125 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,766 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (40 reviews)
Juneyao Airlines
Good (2 reviews)
TUI Fly Belgium
Good (32 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rovaniemi

Average rates range from around RM 519 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 653 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Santa's Hotel Rudolf and Guesthouse Borealis.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi

Expect to pay RM 9.55 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 RM 114.60 and RM 152.80. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury car hire (Land Rover Range Rover or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.55 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 RM 114.60 and RM 152.80. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury car hire (Land Rover Range Rover or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.