Car Hire Maarianhamina Airport

Guide

The Aland Islands or Ahvenanmaa Islands are located in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland and constitute the province of Aland, an autonomous Swedish-speaking territory under Finnish sovereignty. The city of Maarianhamina is on Aland, the largest island in the archipelago, and is the capital of Aland province. The most common way of getting to the city is via Maarianhamina Airport, which has many services to offer travellers within its terminal, including car rental desks with Europcar, Hertz and Rundbergs Bil & Service. Book in advance online with us for more options and cheaper quotes.

At the information desk, travellers can find information about the city and upcoming events in the surrounding area of Aland. There is also a gas pump for travellers needing to refuel their rental cars before returning them, or before heading out into the city. There are a number of restaurants located inside the terminal serving coffee, pastries and even Thai food. There is also duty-free located within the terminal, despite being part of the EU Aland has a special arrangement with the EU under which it is treated as separate for tax purposes. The airport also has security checkpoints as well as passport control for incoming and outgoing passengers.

When passengers arrive in the city, there are many activities for them to enjoy. There are shopping and cultural activities, as well as many outdoor activities for the adventurous types. One of the main attractions of Maarianhamina is the Pommern, the only 4-masted bark ship still in its original state, which is now a museum. The Aland Islands have a strong tradition of seafaring and this is reflected in the shipyards, museums and the captains' homesteads.

Traditional food and drinks are readily available. Some of the restaurants in the islands have formed the 'Taste of the Archipelago' association. These restaurants have committed themselves to a high standard of service and cuisine, using wherever possible only local ingredients, ecologically produced.