Finland is a beautiful destination for a road trip in all seasons of the year. Rent a car and create your own itinerary with the stops you prefer.
Northern light and sauna experiences
During winter time you will likely experience temperatures below zero, which means fun in the snow. Or maybe ice skating on the lakes? Finland is after all known as ‘The land of a thousand lakes’. Finland is also well known for its sauna culture. Imagine walking through the crackling snow in the dark and entering a hot sauna by the edge of a lake. If you are lucky, you will even have a roof of beautiful northern light.
Endless summer days with midnight sun
In the summer you will have warmer temperatures (June-August) and you can enjoy bathing in the world’s biggest archipelago. Or maybe in one of the thousand lakes. Being placed as far north as Finland, the sun barely goes down during summer. The midnight sun gives you fascinating bright nights and the feeling of endless summer days.
Where to stop on your road trip
Nature in Finland is spectacular with wide open spaces and huge areas of forest. Using a car rental company, you can easily access Finland’s breathtaking wilderness to experience all sorts of outdoor activities. In the summer, enjoy hiking and biking, while in the winter, drive snow scooters or go all in and enjoy a cruise through the snow-draped forest on a husky sled.
Rovaniemi
Go to Finland and visit Santa’s Village. Just above the arctic circle you find the town of Rovaniemi. It is the capital of Lapland – and considered to be Santa’s official hometown. You can experience the Christmas spirit throughout the year in Rovaniemi where Santa’s workshop is open to the visitors.
Helsinki
The capital of Finland is a lively city with a great mix of history, modern architecture, culture and incredible restaurants and cafes. The city dates back to 1550 so you will find traces in the city center side by side with Michelin restaurants with northern food.
Even Helsinki offers a wide selection of public saunas that the locals use every day throughout the year. Pick one, meet the locals and relax.
Rent a car
Having your ‘own’ car for the trip is convenient and flexible, especially when renting a car in Finland. You can decide the pace. Book online and pick up the car where it suits you best – addCar Rental have pick up points at the airport and the train station in Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Kuopio or Oulu. Just bring your valid driving license, your passport for identification, credit card for security deposit and you are good to go. If you don’t have sufficient coverage on your own insurance you can get a simple package at the rental office. They can also help you if you have any other questions about the trip.