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.

When to visit Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 477
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in June
Estimated hotel price
AED 477
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 (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Finnair
Good (886 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (916 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,426 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (143 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,710 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (39 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 AED 417 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 654 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

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 58% more expensive than at Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay AED 7.17 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 AED 85.93 and AED 114.57. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Compact (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 58% more expensive than at Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay AED 7.17 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 AED 85.93 and AED 114.57. The most frequently booked car type in Rovaniemi is Compact (Volkswagen Golf SportWagen or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Nissan Micra or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.