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Places to start your journey in Finland

Our top branches in Finland

4.5
Oulu Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Lentokentaentie
Oulunsalo 90461
Finland
4.5
Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Lentäjäntie 162
Kokkola 68500
Finland
4.5
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
24h Return
Arrivals, Car Rental Center
Vantaa 01510
Finland
4.0
Turku Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Lentoasemantie 150
Turku 20360
Finland
4.7
Rovaniemi Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Rovaniemi Airport
Rovaniemi 96101
Finland
Kemi-Tornio Airport
24h Return
Lentokentäntie 75
Lautiosaari 94500
Finland
3.6
Vaasa Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Lentokentaentie
Vaasa 65380
Finland
4.8
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport
24h Return
Terminaali 1
Pirkkala 33960
Finland
4.8
Kittilä Airport
24h Return
Levintie 259
Kittilä 99101
Finland

Discover Finland

Sixt Car Hire Deals in Finland

With Sixt car hire deals in Finland you can make the most of this beautiful country whether you are visiting for business or leisure. Your choice of premium rental car is backed up with affordable rates and excellent customer service, giving you stress-free driving in Finland. Our extensive fleet has economical models for those on a budget or more luxurious rental vehicles for special occasions. We have put together some useful driving and travel hints for an enjoyable Finnish holiday.

Sixt car rental in Finland

With over forty car hire in Finland branches located at major airports and train stations as well as in city centres and hotels we are ideally placed to get your visit off to a great start. Booking systems for your car hire in Finland are easy and if your plans change, cancellations are often free of charge. Take a look at the map to see our suggestions for cities and attractions to visit when you rent a car in Finland.

Our Service

Sixt car hire in Finland is supplied by well-known names such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. On our bookings page, you can organise one-way rentals, select optional extras such as child seats or choose to rent a car with automatic transmission.

Which car rental in Finland is right for me?

  • Explore historic cities in compact vehicles.
  • Enjoy weekend breaks and motorway driving in comfortable saloons.
  • Estate cars and 4x4s have plenty of room for five people and their luggage.
  • Admire the beautiful Finnish countryside in luxurious convertibles and sports cars.
  • Select useful vans for transporting business materials.

Driver's licence

Finland accepts all EU driving licences and international driving licences belonging to European non-residents except those issued in China. If in a non-Roman alphabet like Arabic, Russian or Cyrillic you will also need an International Driver's Permit (IDP) obtained in the UK either online or from local Post Offices.

Age Restrictions

The minimum age for driving a Sixt car hire in Finland varies from 19 to 28 depending on the category of rental vehicle. In all cases, you must have had possession of a valid driving licence for at least a year. Various surcharges apply for drivers under 25. For full details visit the booking engine.

Credit Card Payment

Pay for your car hire deals in Finland by AirPlus or credit card. All major credit cards are accepted but not prepaid and debit cards such as VISA Electron or cash. The payment method must be in the driver's name and presented with photo ID at rental vehicle collection.

Accidents

Should you run into any problems in Finland contact our hotline on +358 200111222. Any accidents must be reported to the police on the European emergency number 112.

Driving Tips

The stunning Finnish countryside makes exploring a real pleasure when you rent a car in Finland. There is a comprehensive and well-maintained road network although essential repairs can cause some congestion when they are carried out during the short Summer season. Enjoy winding roads, gentle hills and beautiful forests but do watch out for wild animals such as moose, reindeer or even bears on the road, especially to the North and East of the country. There are no toll roads in Finland.

More tips for enjoying driving in Finland:

  • Driving is on the right in Finland and kilometres are used for distances and speed limits.
  • Unless otherwise indicated always give way to the right. Trams have right of way in Helsinki.
  • Winter tyres are mandatory from 1st December to the end of February.
  • Dipped headlights are required at all times.
  • Children under 1.35m in height must be in appropriate child seats.
  • Parking is easily available and clearly signposted with blue signs. Payment is usually by meter.
  • You will be charged for any damage caused to rental vehicles by driving off paved surfaces.

Speed limits in Finland

  • Residential areas: 50 km/h
  • National roads: 80 - 100 km/h
  • Motorways: 100 - 120 km/h

Traffic Infractions and on-the-spot fines:

The police in Finland can impose and collect on-the-spot fines. Examples are 35EUR for children not travelling in child seats or 200EUR for non-resident speeding tickets.

Places of Interest

Top 4 architectural sites

  • Alvar Aalto Museo, Jyvaskyla
  • The Sibelius Monument, Helsinki
  • Artikum, Rovaniemi
  • Turku Castle

The Alvar Aalto Museum specialises in architecture and design and is dedicated to the Finnish architect Alvar Aalto. Clad in ceramic tiles, it was designed by him in 1973 and overlooks Lake Jyvasjarvi. The Sibelius Monument or Passio Musicae is a memorial to the composer. This abstract sculpture is made up of 600 hollow steel pipes welded together in a wave pattern that captures the essence of Sibelius's music. Deep beyond the Arctic Circle is the Artikum Science Museum. Made largely from local materials the main focus of the building is the Glass Corridor or Gateway to the North. The main exhibition spaces are below ground, reflecting the way Northern animals spend Winter hibernating in burrows. Dating from the 13th-century Turku Castle stands on the banks of the Aaru River and is one of the few surviving medieval buildings in Finland.

Top 4 Natural Sites

  • Linnansaari National Park, Rantasalmi
  • Sibelius Park
  • Lemmenjoki National Park, Inari
  • Ranua Wildlife Park

The Linnansaari National Park lies in the middle of Lake Haukivesi. It was established to preserve Finnish lake life as well as agricultural practices such as croft farming and field burning. The park is home to the endangered Saimaa Ringed seal. The Sibelius Park in Helsinki is a welcome oasis in the middle of busy city life. The Lemmenjoki National Park is one of the largest in Europe while the Ranua Wildlife Park is the most northerly zoo in the world. It contains 50 species that make their home in the cold lands of Northern Europe.

Important Film locations

The classic film Doctor Zhivago (1965) made use of Soviet-era rail tracks in Joensuu as well as the scenery of Lake Pyhaselka. The Russian epic Gorky Park (1983) used Kaisaiemi Park in Helsinki for some of its scenes while the spy film The Kremlin Letter (1970) also features the city. Part of the 1985 ballet drama White Nights was filmed on the island of Reposaari.

Crossing Borders

With written permission cross border rentals are allowed for many EU countries such as France, Germany and Spain but cars cannot be taken across the Russian border. Infringing restrictions invalidates your insurance.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.5
4.488247
Based on 1327 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

Listen to what our customers say

4.6
The vehicle
4.6
The way to SIXT
4.6
At the SIXT branch
Buz N.
5.0
Mahtava
Mikko L.
5.0
Sixt is one of the leading car rental company in Finland with good and competive prices. Check them out, if you need to rent a car.
George H.
5.0
Rented a car with Sixt back in 2017 when I visited Helsinki. Overall, it was a positive experience! Rates were fair, and the customer service was pretty good, for a car rental company. On the trip, the car got a flat tyre and I was queried about it (I had to open and use the tyre puncture kit in the trunk) but when I provided them the photos as proof (there was a tyre inflation warning light when I picked up the car), they accepted it and didn't give me any more grief about it. I would use them again if I was renting a car in Europe.

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Finland. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Finland

Under 25 Car Hire

We hire out a range of quality cars to drivers as young as 19 years old in Finland. The driver must have a valid licence for at least one year.

Flexible Hire Options

SIXT offers both short-term and long-term hire and if you pay on arrival cancellation is free up to the day of booking.

Available Extras

We have a list of useful extras to add to your booking. These include sat navs and child seats, as well as protection and extra miles packages.

If you want to leave your vehicle at a separate domestic branch, such as the airport, simply put the alternative in the drop-off location while booking online to check if it’s doable.

Commercial vehicles

Commercial vehicles

We boast a commercial fleet that includes trucks, utes, vans, 4WDs, buses, tippers and mine-spec vehicles.

Auto Club discounts

Auto Club discounts

Exclusive savings and seasonal offers for NRMA, RACV, RACQ, AANT, RAA, RAC and RACT members.

Extras

Extras

From a GPS unit to child booster seats, we've got you covered.

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