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What is the cheapest car rental company in Helsinki?
Over the past 72 hours, the lowest car-hire prices in Helsinki came from National (€10/day), Avis (€12/day) and Enterprise (€12/day). The cheapest of all was National, Helsinki Vantaa Airport, 01530 Helsinki, Finland — about 2.6 miles from the city centre.
What is the most popular rental car in Helsinki?
Mini cars are the most popular choice in Helsinki, costing around €17/day on average. Some drivers have found deals from as little as €9/day.
Helsinki car rental price comparison by vehicle type
How much does it cost to hire a Mini car in Helsinki?
Mini car hire in Helsinki typically costs around €17 per day. Prices are lowest in Feb, averaging €12 per day — roughly 29% below the yearly average. Mini cars are usually 60% cheaper than the average car hire in Helsinki.
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Practical Information for Drivers
Fines for violations of road traffic regulations in Helsinki
If you do not want car rental in Helsinki to cause you a large number of problems, all you need to do is observe traffic regulations. Otherwise, be ready to pay fines whose amounts are unlikely to make you happy.
| Speeding | From 120 Euro |
| Overtaking on the wrong side | From 85 Euro |
| Causing an obstruction | From 50 Euro |
| Driving through a red light | 100 Euro |
| Ignoring road signs | From 50 Euro |
| Not wearing a seat belt | 70 Euro |
As in any other European city, a foreign driver in Helsinki is required to pay fines in cash on the spot.
Speed limits in Helsinki
Please follow the speed limits carefully. In Finland, the following speed limits apply:
- The maximum speed of 50 km/h is allowed within built-up areas
- You may drive at up to 80 km/h outside built-up areas
- The maximum speed on express roads can be 120 km/h.
In winter, it may be mandatory to reduce your speed by up to 20 km/h on particular road sections. Therefore, pay close attention to road signs. Remember that there are a large number of speed cameras in Finland!
Parking in Helsinki
There are quite a lot of parking spaces in Helsinki. These spaces are rather expensive and their average cost is 3 Euro. When leaving a car in a car park, please pay attention to the parking hours. The hours are always indicated on road signs. You can purchase a parking voucher for these hours at fuel stations, car parts shops and service stations. When leaving the car in a car park, do not forget to put the voucher under the windscreen of your car.
Allowed blood alcohol level
In Helsinki, the traffic regulations are quite lenient towards drivers who have consumed alcohol. The maximum blood alcohol level is 0.05 permille. However, this does not mean you can indulge in risky behaviour.
First of all, it is not very much, and you will not be able to pass a sobriety test after heavy drinking. The punishment for drink-driving is extremely serious. Secondly, sobriety is the main guarantee of your safety when you drive a car. And is safety not the most important thing in human life?
Cost of fuel in Finland
If you hire a car in Helsinki, you will need to know some useful information about fuel. You will have no problems finding unleaded fuel in Finland. Fuel stations sell 95 and 98 fuel as well as diesel. There are also gas stations, but most of them are located in the southern part of the country. The average cost of fuel is:
- 95 fuel – 1.57 Euro
- 98 fuel – 1.62 Euro
- Diesel – 1.47 Euro.
In Finland, drivers are allowed to carry fuel in cans. However, the amount cannot be more than 10 litres.
Toll roads in Finland
Foreign drivers are in for a pleasant surprise. They do not need to pay for driving on toll roads. This is fair in relation to guests of the country. It is the car rental companies that must pay for driving on toll roads. Customers are exempt from this duty. As a result, you can easily go about your business and enjoy the beauty of Finnish sights!
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What drivers say about Helsinki
"Picked up the car at Helsinki airport and everything went smoothly. Staff were friendly, explained the insurance clearly and gave tips for driving in the city. Car was clean, modern and fuel-efficient. Drop-off took just a couple of minutes, very convenient."
"I travelled with a friend for a weekend in Helsinki and the rental made it easy to explore beyond the centre. Booking and pickup were fast, the car was almost new and comfortable on the motorway. Staff gave us a map and advice on parking."
"Our family trip in Helsinki was much easier with the rental car. Plenty of space for the kids and luggage, child seats ready as booked, and pickup and return were quick and simple."