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. Rovaniemi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 181
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rovaniemi in June
Estimated hotel price
S$ 181
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 (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
airBaltic
Good (124 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,453 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,781 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 S$ 148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 186 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

Most booked hotels in Rovaniemi

Santa Claus Holiday Village
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 129+
Arctic City Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 150+
Lapland Hotels Ounasvaara Chalets
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 190+
Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 145+
Scandic Rovaniemi City
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 147+

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs S$ 86 per day, on average, or S$ 171 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay S$ 2.82 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 S$ 33.79 and S$ 45.06. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rovaniemi, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs S$ 86 per day, on average, or S$ 171 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 48% more expensive than at Rovaniemi.

Expect to pay S$ 2.82 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 S$ 33.79 and S$ 45.06. Economy (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rovaniemi, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.