With a population of 34,781, Rovaniemi is the largest city in Lapland, Finland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Rovaniemi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
When flying to Rovaniemi, you’ll arrive at Rovaniemi (RVN), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Rovaniemi from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 17h 50m.
The train station in Rovaniemi is called Rovaniemi, and is located 1.4 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around ₹ 9,110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 11,411 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Santa's Hotel Rudolf and Guesthouse Borealis.
Hiring a car in Rovaniemi costs ₹ 13,511 per day, on average, or ₹ 27,023 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Rovaniemi.
Expect to pay ₹ 173 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 ₹ 2,073 and ₹ 2,764. Compact (Toyota Auris Touring Sports or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Rovaniemi, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.