Car hire in Helsinki, Finland

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Helsinki?

Our data shows that September is the cheapest month to rent a car in Helsinki. It’s around 812 Kč per day in September, compared to the yearly average of 1 324 Kč per day.
Cheapest month avgSeptember • 812 Kč
Yearly avg price1 324 Kč

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There are 77 car hire providers in Helsinki. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Helsinki

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Helsinki. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Helsinki

What's the most popular car to hire in Helsinki?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Volkswagen Polo is the most popular car to hire in Helsinki, with prices starting from 886 Kč per day. The Volkswagen Golf and similar models are also popular drives in Helsinki.
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo30% chose this
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf17% chose this
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen T-Cross8% chose this
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai6% chose this
Most popular carVolkswagen Polo
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Helsinki's cheapest car hire providers

addCar has the cheapest car hire in Helsinki right now, with prices from 886 Kč per day. You'll save an average of 1 329 Kč per day when you book with them.
addCarfrom 886 Kč per day
Auto-Unionfrom 1 819 Kč per day
Europcarfrom 2 398 Kč per day
Keddy By Europcarfrom 2 429 Kč per day
Cheapest provideraddCar
Book with them to save around1 329 Kč per day

Hiring a car in Helsinki: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyAuto-Union
Most popular carCompact, SUV
Average daily price5 602 Kč
Best time to book4 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Helsinki

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Helsinki car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Helsinki that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Helsinki for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Helsinki avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Helsinki, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Helsinki car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Helsinki will set you back around 5 602 Kč per day or 17 338 Kč per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Helsinki is an economy estate (sometimes known as a station wagon). The most popular is Compact, SUV.

The cheapest car hire companies in Helsinki are currently Finn-Rent and Thrifty.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Helsinki is currently June.

On average, around 17 338 Kč. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Helsinki is 6 188 Kč.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Helsinki for a whole month is 54 850 Kč. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Helsinki, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Helsinki that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Helsinki.

Most places – Helsinki included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 884 Kč per day. The average price per day is around 2 580 Kč.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Auto-Union, addCar and Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Auto-Union as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Helsinki.