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Popular rental locations in Helsinki

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Helsinki

Car rental offers in Helsinki

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Helsinki.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
Convertible
SUV
Electric

Car rental companies in Helsinki

Below are the car rental companies in Helsinki with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Enterprise

    8.6 (1921)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Avis

    8.6 (5940)
    From £ 29 / day
  • Europcar

    8.5 (8061)
    From £ 20 / day
  • FiRENT

    8.4 (27)
    From £ 21 / day
  • Budget

    8.3 (9604)
    From £ 26 / day
  • Alamo

    8.2 (8619)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Finn-Rent

    8 (46)
    From £ 23 / day
  • Hertz

    7.8 (6852)
    From £ 29 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    7.8 (3331)
    From £ 19 / day
  • Thrifty

    7.8 (5438)
    From £ 27 / day
  • Autounion Car Rental

    7.7 (126)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Sixt

    7.6 (3316)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Green Motion

    7.6 (1887)
    From £ 9 / day
  • addCarRental

    7.5 (104)
    No rates available
  • Global Rent a Car

    7.5 (140)
    No rates available
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    No rates available
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • McRent

    No reviews
    No rates available

When is the best time to book a rental car in Helsinki?

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Helsinki), September is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Helsinki), September is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Helsinki), September is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Helsinki), September is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Helsinki), November is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Helsinki), April is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Helsinki), April is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Helsinki), September is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Helsinki), September is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Helsinki), May is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Helsinki), April is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Helsinki - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Helsinki), November is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental companies in and around Helsinki

Looking for a hire car in Finland? Take a look at our Car rental Finland directory.

Helsinki

Available locations in Helsinki

Helsinki Train Station
Pasilan rautatieasema, 00520 Helsinki, Finland
Malminkatu 24
Pietarinkatu 22

Popular destinations

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Helsinki Guide

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Set along Finland’s far southern Baltic Sea coast, the cosmopolitan city of Helsinki still manages to keep its ‘small town’ ambience despite being a bustling international metropolis. The city is an enjoyable summertime destination for visitors, with its massive symbol and main landmark being the gleaming white Lutheran Cathedral, which towers over the city centre and waterfront. The outdoor summer cafes and bars are always crowded with locals soaking up the sunshine. The city’s great UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna fortress complex sits on an offshore island as a testament to days gone by. It is also home to more than 1,000 people and is a hub for restaurants, cafes and theatres.

Who to Book With
Helsinki Airport is the main arrivals hub for visitors to Finland, with car hire offered through Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt and Hertz at offices located on the walkway between the two terminals. Given the cost and restrictions of public transport, visitors planning to tour Finland are advised to book their car hire well in advance online to secure their preferred model and save money.

Best Time to go
The best time to visit Finland is the summer between June and September, when the days are exceptionally long and the weather is pleasantly warm. Average summer temperatures in the capital and the southern region of the country sit at around 17°C, and Finns take full advantage of the midnight sun by keeping late hours.

Need to Know Essentials
The following documents need to be shown when collecting your hire car:

- A valid UK or EU photo driving license or International Driving Permit
- Your passport as a further photo ID
- The credit card used for the online reservation
- A print-out of your booking confirmation

For further information, please read our FAQ's.

Driving
Finns drive on the right. The roads in Finland are mostly empty and kept in good condition, although traffic snarl-ups can occur in Helsinki around rush hours and on summer weekends. Dipped headlights must be used at all times during the day, and roads in the capital are well-signposted and easy to navigate. When driving through the countryside, tourists are advised to watch out for moose and other animals on the roads. Seat belts for all occupants are compulsory, and young children and babies must have specially adapted seats. Mobile phone usage while driving is only allowed with a hands-free kit, and credit cards are accepted at most petrol stations.

More general driving tips are available in our guide to Finland.

Transport

Public transport in Finland comes in the form of rail, road, ferry, taxis and air, although the rail network is restricted mostly to destinations in the south due to the country’s topography and weather. Lapland in the north, only accessible by bus or self-drive, is a favourite winter destination for its Santa Claus village and northern lights, but is also stunningly lovely in the summer.

Trains
Finnish Rail operates in the south, with local and express services from Helsinki to Tampere, Lahti and Turku, although the fastest trains are expensive. Typically, travelling by train is quicker than by bus, but Lapland is only accessible by long-distance bus or car travel.

Taxis
Taxis in Helsinki and other Finnish towns can be hired at ranks or by phone in advance, but are the most expensive form of public transport. All cabs are regulated and metered, with fares calculated on a per kilometre rate, plus an initial charge, which rises on Sundays and late at night. Average charge per kilometre during the day is £5.00. Unregulated taxis should be avoided.

Buses
Bus travel in Finland is the cheapest way to get around, but is far less comfortable than train travel. Matkahuolto is the major bus company here, offering routes to the main tourist destinations, including Finnish Lapland.

Exploring

Exploring the wide open spaces of Finland via self-drive is the most convenient and economical way to travel, especially as petrol is considerable cheaper here than in the UK. Lapland, with its vast snowfields and indigenous reindeer-herders, is an all-time favourite, but there’s far more to see and do. Porvoo and Turku have picturesque traditional wooden homes, 13th century Hameenlinna Castle is the country’s oldest, Olavalinna Castle is its most atmospheric, and Finland’s eastern region lakes number more than 60,000.

Recommended Drives

The Lake Paijanne Scenic Drive - This begins at the Vaasky Cana outside Lahti city and loops around Lake Paijanne, Finland’s second largest body of water. Heading north on road 314 towards Pulkkilanharju Ridge, the road offers views of glorious water, sky, forests and shore. Following the roads all around the lake is one of the best drives in the country, with very little traffic.

Helsinki to Savonlinna - The journey from Helsinki to Savonlinna is a six-hour trip through scenic wildernesses, dotted with charming small towns and villages. It begins with road 4163 to Mantyharju, then follows the 420 to Ristina and the 4323 to Puumala. Highlights include ferries across rushing rivers and endless kilometres of pristine scenery. The trip ends in Savonlinna after passing through Sulkava.

Finnish Lapland - A true wilderness and home to the Sami peoples since time immemorial, and is best seen with a rental car. If you’ve three or four days to spare, take the route from Helsinki to the heart of Lapland north through the centre of the country, taking in charming towns, lakes, forests, ancient castles and national parks.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Euro
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    80 km/h
  • Language
    Swedish, Finnish
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

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  • Enterprise
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • FiRENT
  • Budget
  • Alamo
  • Finn-Rent
  • Hertz
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Thrifty
  • Autounion Car Rental
  • Sixt
  • Green Motion
  • addCarRental
  • Global Rent a Car
  • National Car Rental
  • Your Rent
  • McRent
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