Car rental in Finland
Finland Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Finland as well as some general data about the car rental and driving restrictions valid in the country.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car in Finland, you must be at least 20 years old and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Cars rented in Finland are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Bosnia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the former republics of Yugoslavia. Certain cars are not allowed into Italy.
Driving Restrictions
In Finland, traffic is on the right and overtaking on the left. On multilane roadways, you may pass on the right. The minimum driving age is 18 years. All passengers are required to use seatbelts at all times. Children under 3 must be seated in the rear in a child seat, if available. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰ and drunk driving is strictly punished.
When driving, headlights must be on at all times. You may only use the horn in towns in cases of immediate and extreme danger.
Parking restrictions are strict but clearly indicated. Always park in the direction of traffic and at least 5 metres from any pedestrian crossings and intersections. There are metered parking areas in most cities. Where there are no meters, pay-and-display vouchers must be displayed on the dashboard. When parking in dimly lit streets, parking lights must be on.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed Limits:
| Area |
Speed |
| Towns |
50KM/H |
| Major roads |
100KM/H |
| Motorways |
120KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 002
Ambulance/fire: 000
Road Tolls
There are no toll roads in Finland.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Finland
Car Rental Agency - Autovuokraamo
Parking - pysakointi
About Finland
Finland is the seventh largest country in Europe. The climate is marked by cold winters and rather warm summers. The unspoilt natural environment is a perfect setting for various activities. Finland’s southern coastline is full of thousands of islands forming an amazing archipelago, which is the largest in Europe. You can visit the exotic Lapland, the home of Santa Claus.
The country has a vibrant cultural life with many festivals and events organised throughout the year. Finland is widely recognised for its musical traditions and talent. The Finns are a good-natured, friendly and forward-thinking people.
Population: 5.2 million
Area: 337,030 sq km
Capital City: Helsinki
Language: Finnish and Swedish
Time Zone: GMT + 2 (+3 in summer)
Monetary unit: Euro
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