Car Hire Kajaani

Guide

Kajaani is a beautiful city situated in the Oulu province. It is the capital of the Kainuu region, and is located near the Lake Oulu in Finland. The language spoken in the city is Finnish, and has a population of around 38,000 residents. It has an interesting history, and houses many beautiful historical monuments, the reason for such an influx of tourists each year.

The Governor General of Finland, Per Brahe, founded Kajaani in 1651. One of the most significant historical monuments in Kajaani is the Kajaani Castle, or rather, the ruins of the Kajaani Castle. It is located on one of the islands in the Kajaani River. The construction of the castle began in 1604, and it was completed by 1666. The castle played a significant role along the years, serving as a prison, military base, administrative centre, and as a refuge for citizens.

The important industries in Kajaani in present times are the sawdust, paper and lumber industries. The military base present at Kainuu Brigade also provides employment to the citizens. The culture of Kajaani is unique and must see sites include the Art Museum of Kajaani and the Kajaani city theatre.

To visit all of these wonderful sites Kajanni has to offer, the best option would be to hire a car as public transport services are limited out of the city. Reliable car hire companies operating in the area include Avis, Budget, Hertz and many smaller, local suppliers.

Kajaani Airport (KAJ) is situated only 11kms to the north of Kajaani city center, taking only 20 minutes by car. Car hire suppliers operating from the arrival's hall are Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Scandia Rent and Toyota Rent. Book in advance and choose from a wider selection of cars and suppliers that we have to offer.