Car Rental at Helsinki Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Mini
Volkswagen Up
or similar
$27.70
per day
Economy
Kia Rio
or similar
$33.38
per day
Compact
Volkswagen Golf
or similar
$42.59
per day
Intermediate SUV
Suzuki Vitara
or similar
$53.85
per day
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Standard
Opel Insignia STW
or similar
$83.40
per day
Compact Elite
Audi A3
or similar
$109.54
per day
Luxury
BMW 5 Series STW
or similar
$183.61
per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$235.99
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:18 PM on 12/9/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Languages
Finnish, Swedish
Currency
EUR
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+358
Average car rental price
$96 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 120 km/h or 50 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.94 per liter or $7.33 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.78 per liter or $6.74 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.09 per liter or $7.92 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Helsinki might lack the same historical grandeur as other Nordic capitals like Copenhagen or Stockholm, but it has plenty of other aces up its sleeve. Often named both one of the most innovative and the most livable cities on the planet, it has no shortage of interesting museums, entertainment, and landmarks. These are four of the most interesting attractions of Helsinki:
- Ateneum. The most notable of the cultural institutions that make up the Finnish National Gallery, Ateneum is also the largest art museum in Finland. Located in a 19th-century building that boasts a truly stunning facade, the museum hosts classical works of most famous Finnish artists, as well as renowned foreign masters like Munch, Cezanne, and Van Gogh.
- Löyly. An essential part of Finnish culture is its healthy obsession with subjecting oneself to heat and steam, and in recent years visiting one has been a quintessential part of a tourist’s experience. No visit to the Finnish capital is complete without experiencing a traditional Finnish sauna, and while there are almost countless opportunities for that — even most residential buildings have one — the Löyly public sauna is probably the most glamorous one. Combining a conventional sauna look with modern design influences and located right on the Baltic coast, it has been mentioned in foreign media like CNN, Vogue, and Time. Read more about the best ways to immerse yourself in Helsinki’s sauna culture here.
- Kiasma. The main contemporary art museum of Finland, Kiasma is another iconic attraction of the Finnish capital. Located in one of the city’s most interesting buildings that was created and constructed for the needs of the museum, the museum boasts both permanent and rotating exhibitions and is also a frequent site of various cultural events.
- National parks. There are plenty of parks and urban forests in Helsinki, but if that doesn’t feel wild enough for you, the Uusimaa region, of which Helsinki is a part, is home to three national parks. Ekenäs Archipelago can only be reached by boat (although visiting it is still a very worthwhile experience), but Nuuksio and Sipoonkorpi are both only about a 40-minute drive away (to the northwest and northeast, respectively). Both these parks are characterized by thick forests, walking trails, and local wildlife like European nightjars, flying squirrels, and, in the case of Nuuksio, even reindeer. Visiting the nature of Helsinki and the surrounding areas is an essential addition to every Helsinki itinerary.
Top international routes
- Stockholm
- Tallinn
- Oulu
- Riga
- Copenhagen
- Rovaniemi
- Paris
- Frankfurt
- Amsterdam
- Munich
Main airlines
Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, TUI fly Nordic, and BRA Braathens Regional Airlines
Terminals
The two Helsinki Airport terminals are T1 and T2, which are an easy walk one from the other. The airside sections of both terminals are further divided into Schengen and non-Schengen areas.
Location
Helsinki Airport is about 20 km (12.4 mi) from downtown Helsinki. Motorways 135 and 45, and Elimäenkatu, Sturenkatu, and Helsinginkatu are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Station wagons - from $36 per day
- Large cars - from $58 per day
- Medium cars - from $30 per day
- Vans - from $123 per day
- Premium cars - from $142 per day
- Small cars - from $28 per day
- SUVs - from $54 per day
Car rental desks
Most offices are in the pedestrian corridor that connects the two airport terminals.
Services and facilities
You’ll find a great choice of shops, including some that are duty free, as well as many restaurants, cafés, and fast food outlets. There are also ATMs, many currency exchanges, two on-site hotels, sleep pods, a children’s play room, two pharmacies, a medical clinic, a relaxation lounge that’s open to all passengers, a spa, pay showers, a beauty salon, barber shop, charging area for mobile devices, observation deck, game area, a book swap and reading area, a work and rest station, the Finnish Aviation Museum, frequent art exhibitions, and even a wedding hall for travelers to hold their wedding ceremonies. Luggage storage lockers are on the ground floor of both T1 and T2 and are open 24/7. The airport is easily accessible for travelers with reduced mobility and also offers free assistance when booked at least 48 hours in advance. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Neste Express Vantaa Ilmakehä, at Teknobulevardi 1, can be reached in five minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations nearby and on the way to Helsinki.
Popular one-way rentals
- Espoo (25 km / 16 miles)
- Tampere (172 km / 107 miles)
- Turku (170 km / 106 miles)
- Tallinn (109 km / 68 miles)
- Lahti (100 km / 62 miles)
- Lappeenranta (221 km / 138 miles)
Fact checked by
Megan Starr & Aram Vardanyan
Megan & Aram is a travel blog run by two friends that have been helping people travel the world since 2010. They have visited well over 100 countries together and share a special passion for lesser-known destinations, as well as the Nordics. Megan is currently based in Germany and Aram is based in Armenia. They run 4 destination-specific websites in addition to Megan & Aram.
Airport info
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
- IATA: HEL
- ICAO: EFHK
- Name: Helsinki Airport (HEL)
- Distance from city: 10.6 miles / 17 km
Top 10 locations near Helsinki Airport
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Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Helsinki Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Helsinki Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Helsinki Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Helsinki Airport is May — when rental costs average $37.79 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 45% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $68.98 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Helsinki Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 9 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days at Helsinki Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Helsinki Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Helsinki Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Helsinki Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | GreenMotion, Alamo, Keddy, Autounion, FiRENT |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, Station wagons, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $28 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | AddCar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GreenMotion | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Volkswagen Golf STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
| Alamo | Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| FiRENT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Volkswagen Golf | 4 | 3 | Medium cars |
| GreenMotion | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
CM
Singapore
Volkswagen Golf STW
9/13/24
Witnessed Aurora Borealis
VK
United Arab Emirates
Volkswagen Golf STW
4/6/24
Nature spots, activities, historical sites, weather, northern lights, friendly people, food, etc.on
SJ
Thailand
Opel Astra
12/31/23
Spent Christmas in remote Ojakkala with a wonderful winter scenery.
PK
Australia
Mercedes-Benz GLC 4Matic Aut.
9/1/23
World Triathlon Championship
AG
Portugal
Toyota Aygo
8/26/23
We travel more than 3000km around Finland to see nature
DS
Israel
Volkswagen Golf
8/11/23
Nature, lakes, woodland, pretty girls
NM
India
Toyota Corolla STW
7/21/23
NICE ROADS WELL MARKED, NICE SUMMER WEATHER
PB
Czech Republic
Skoda Octavia STW
7/14/23
National parks, orienteering excercises and comeptition, ZOO Helsinki. A bit more mosquitos in the forests.
TD
France
VW Caravelle
3/23/23
Great time near Tampere - we loved it there !
MC
Spain
Toyota Yaris
2/9/23
We did lots of turism in cities like Turku, Helsinki and Tampere thanks to the car, i also recommend going for some mountain adventure, we did a hike around a frozen lake and also watched some ice hockey
TY
Hong Kong
Toyota Yaris
11/5/22
One of my types was flattened but luckily a very helpful girl helped me and soon came the rescue. 
JP
Spain
VW Golf
8/31/22
you have to go outside from helsinki airport but there are plenty of information before by internet with videos and directions
RG
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Aygo
8/8/22
Loyly sauna and the Helsinki cemetery not to be missed. Also took two day trips with Taiga Times which I would highly recommend.
GG
Hungary
Skoda Fabia
9/2/21
Finnland nice, wet, ang very green country. Bring more warm clothes with you, and drive to the north arctic-circle to met with Santa Claus.
AJ
Slovenia
Opel Corsa
2/25/20
Fantastic trip. No1? New Library.
MB
United Kingdom
VW Polo
10/3/19
Having a car makes getting round so much easier especially if you have young children and inclement weather
Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
9.3 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Scandia Rent
7.5 / 10
Total number of reviews
50
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
$96.26
Lowest daily price
$27.70
Total cars available
291
Top 16 suppliers at Helsinki Airport in 2024
+358201122515
Helsinki-Vantaa Lentoasema, 01510 Vantaa
$186 - $398
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:59
Tue:06:30 - 23:59
Wed:06:30 - 23:59
Thu:06:30 - 23:59
Fri:06:30 - 23:59
Sat:06:30 - 20:00
Sun:06:30 - 23:59
Budget
+358104362255
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
$186 - $398
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:59
Tue:08:00 - 23:59
Wed:08:00 - 23:00
Thu:08:00 - 23:00
Fri:08:00 - 21:00
Sat:09:00 - 20:00
Sun:09:00 - 23:59
+358403062800
Helsinki Airport, Terminal 2, Lentoasemantie, 01530 Vantaa
$80 - $427
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:09:00 - 20:00
Sun:09:00 - 23:59
+358104239944
Lentoasemantie 1, 01530 Vantaa
$52 - $72
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 00:30
Tue:07:00 - 00:30
Wed:07:00 - 00:30
Thu:07:00 - 00:30
Fri:07:00 - 00:30
Sat:07:00 - 00:30
Sun:07:00 - 00:30
+358201213510
Scandic Hotel, Helsinki Airport
Lentäjäntie 1 B
01530 Vantaa
$93 - $277
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:59
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
+358403062800
Helsinki Airport, Lentoasemantie 1, 01530 Vantaa
$65 - $150
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:09:00 - 20:00
Sun:09:00 - 23:59
+358105252280
Helsinki lentoasema, 01531 Vantaa
$41 - $89
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:00
Tue:07:00 - 23:00
Wed:07:00 - 23:00
Thu:07:00 - 23:00
Fri:07:00 - 23:00
Sat:09:00 - 20:00
Sun:09:00 - 23:00
Thrifty
+358205552100
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
TERMINAL 2
$105 - $130
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:00
Thu:07:00 - 23:00
Fri:07:00 - 23:00
Sat:08:30 - 20:00
Sun:08:30 - 23:59
+358105252280
Helsinki intl Airport, Lentajantie 3
Vantaa, 01530
$65 - $211
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:00
Tue:07:00 - 23:00
Wed:07:00 - 23:00
Thu:07:00 - 23:00
Fri:07:00 - 23:00
Sat:09:00 - 20:00
Sun:09:00 - 23:00
+358300870146
Lentoasemantie 1, 01530 Vantaa, Terminal 1
$28 - $153
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 18:00
Tue:08:00 - 18:00
Wed:08:00 - 18:00
Thu:08:00 - 18:00
Fri:08:00 - 18:00
Sat:11:00 - 15:00
Sun:11:00 - 15:00
+3580205552100
Arrival level, Terminal 1, Helsinki-Vantaan lentoasema, 01530 Vantaa
$110 - $315
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:00
Thu:07:00 - 23:00
Fri:07:00 - 23:00
Sat:08:30 - 20:00
Sun:08:30 - 23:59
Avis
+358104362244
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
$110 - $315
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:59
Tue:08:00 - 23:59
Wed:08:00 - 23:00
Thu:08:00 - 23:00
Fri:08:00 - 21:00
Sat:09:00 - 20:00
Sun:09:00 - 23:59
+358300870146
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, [P] P3 Premium Airport Parking, Parkkikuja 6, 01530 Vantaa
$32 - $181
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 18:00
Tue:07:00 - 18:00
Wed:07:00 - 18:00
Thu:07:00 - 18:00
Fri:07:00 - 18:00
Sat:11:00 - 15:00
Sun:11:00 - 15:00
National
+358105252280
Lentajantie 3, Vantaa, 01530
$52 - $112
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:00
Tue:07:00 - 23:00
Wed:07:00 - 23:00
Thu:07:00 - 23:00
Fri:07:00 - 23:00
Sat:09:00 - 20:00
Sun:09:00 - 23:00
AviaRent Car
+358400590600 / +358500433586
Ilmailukuja 1, St1 Petrol Station
$39 - $56
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:09:00 - 16:00
Sun:09:00 - 16:00
Scandia Rent
+358947803444
Helsinki Airport - In Terminal
$39 - $56
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:07:00 - 22:00
Sun:07:00 - 22:00
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