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.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rovaniemi in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 10.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Rovaniemi, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from the United States departs from New York and takes around 14h 55m.
The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 0.9 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Rovaniemi is to pick up a car rental from Ivalo, which is about 156 miles from Rovaniemi. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Ivalo.
Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Rovaniemi costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Rovaniemi.
Expect to pay $7.46 per gallon in Rovaniemi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $89.49 and $119.32. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Rovaniemi, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.