
A car rental in Helsinki allows you to easily complete your Scandinavian vacation. With your rental car in Helsinki, contrast the ornate Russian Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral built in 1820 with the ultra-modern Finlandia Hall. Drive to the waterfront for the huge open-air market, or to Senate Square to see the neo-classical Lutheran Cathedral built in 1852. Auto Europe offers several pick up locations including at the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki Central Station, as well as a large rental car fleet, so finding a car rental in Finland is both easy and economical.
Whether you'd like to drop off your car rental at Turku Airport or Rovaniemi Rail Station from Helsinki, take the next step in planning your trip to Finland and book a rental car with Auto Europe. Save up to 30% on your rental when you book with us. We work with the best car rental suppliers who do business in Finland, use our booking engine to compare rental rates today!
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Enjoy convenient car rental locations across Helsinki. Whether you are flying business class into the city or arriving by train, Auto Europe has you covered. Not looking to pick-up your rental car when you arrive to Helsinki? No problem! We work with suppliers at city offices throughout Helsinki. This makes renting a car ideal for all travel itineraries. Below are some of our most popular airport and rail stations in Helsinki.
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Whatever your transportation needs, Auto Europe can provide the perfect mode of transportation at a price that can't be beaten. We take pride in guaranteeing the lowest rates. Compare daily car rental rates with luxury, chauffeured, van, or any type of transportation to find the ideal option for you and your travel party. If you plan an extended stay, check out our great rates on short-term car leases in Helsinki.
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Auto Europe works with the best car rental companies in Helsinki and Finland to provide our customers with the most options at the best prices. Browse car categories from suppliers, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Europcar, and more. Compare rental rates from different suppliers and a variety of makes and models to find the best deal for your travel group. Our Helsinki car rental reviews page features several reviews from customers who booked with us.
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Helsinki is a beautiful port city with a dazzling assortment of sights and sounds to entice visitors. Helsinki Cathedral with its striking emerald green dome is considered the jewel of the city and is a must visit landmark for travelers. It was originally built from 1830 to 1852 as a tribute to the Grand Duke of Finland, Emperor Nicholas I of Russia and has many ornate details inside and out as well as statues of the 12 apostles. Built on a group of islands in the entrance of Helsinki's harbor The Fortress of Suomenlinna was a critical military instillation for the Finnish and Russians during their occupation. Now the fortress is a exceedingly popular tourist location with its walking trails and Finnish military history museum as well as a favorite picnic destination for Helsinki locals. Home to an assortment of markets and special events year round The Helsinki Market Square always has something going on. Stands sell local goods and souvenirs and the nearby Old Market Hall has remained largely unchanged since 1889 with it still being a premier destination for gourmet cheeses.
Travelers can also drive their Helsinki car hire to the following cities in Finland:
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| Helsinki to Turku | 104 MIs | 168 KMs | 1h 46min |
| Helsinki to Rovaniemi | 515 MIs | 829 KMs | 9h 05min |
| Helsinki to Espoo | 14 MIs | 23 KMs | 0h 23min |
| Helsinki to Tampere | 111 MIs | 179 KMs | 1h 56min |
| Helsinki to Vaasa | 262 MIs | 422 KMs | 4h 38min |
| Helsinki to Oulu | 376 MIs | 606 KMs | 6h 37min |
| Helsinki to Jyvaskala | 167 MIs | 269 KMs | 3h 2min |
Here you can find more questions about renting a car in Finland with Auto Europe and learn more comprehensive information about driving regulations in Finland.
To rent a car in Finland, you must be at least 20 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers renting a car under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Seatbelts are mandatory and the legal blood-alcohol limit is .05. Children under 3 must be seated in rear with child seat or using normal seat belts if no child seat is available.
Travelers picking up their rental car in Helsinki should know that all drivers must carry unlimited third-party liability insurance. With Auto Europe, the cost is already included in our daily rental rates. This protects travelers from injury, death, and property damage to others while behind the wheel of their car. While some major credit cards offer cardholders car rental insurance, not all car rental suppliers will accept this.
Be sure to check with Auto Europe or your supplier before your trip to determine what coverage you need and where you will purchase it. Insurance purchased at the car rental counter can be more expensive than purchasing it at the time of pick-up. Learn more about required and optional rental car insurance in Helsinki with Auto Europe.
It is strongly recommended that you carry an International Driving Permit (IDP) when driving a rental car Helsinki.
Travelers to Helsinki who do not possess a credit card can still rent a vehicle through Auto Europe. If you want to rent a car with a debit card or some other form of payment, we recommend calling our customer service team. If you do book a rental car with a debit card, be aware that when you pick-up your vehicle the rental company will need to charge your debit card enough to cover any damage done to the car, this money will be returned to your debit card after the car is returned in good condition.