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Finland

Car rental Finland

Hiring a car in Finland is a great choice if you’re traveling to Finland from Canada, as driving on snow and ice requires a special set of skills. Although the lower regions are dry, the mountainous parts still have lots of the white stuff. Compare car rental before you leave, as renting a car from the airport is very expensive.

Using car rental in Finland is a great way to see the rural areas of Oulu or the built-up, modern cities such as Helsinki or Kotka. There are no visa requirements for Canadian tourists heading to Finland, which is handy, and you will be permitted to stay for up to 90 days.

Travelers’ favorites

Porvoo, on the south coast of Finland is a stunning little town, which features beautiful, traditional wooden houses and is a great place for tourists looking for a quieter place to relax on the beach. There is stunning architecture in Turku as well as galleries and museums, and for those that love history, the 13th century Hameenlinna Castle is a sight to behold.

There are many festivals to visit during the summer, which are perfect if you live jazz, folk or indie and rock music. In the north, check out dog sledding, snowmobiling, canoeing and white water rafting, if you’re an adrenaline junkie.

Best time to visit

The winters in Finland are some of the harshest in the world, even more so than in Canada. Therefore, the best time to go is from May to September. There is still snow around in the higher regions, which is great if you fancy snowboarding or skiing, and nearer the lower regions and the coastal points are great places to sunbathe. The saunas, thermal baths and volcanic regions draw huge crowds and because Finland is part of the Schengen Agreement, Canadian tourists can visit other EU countries for a maximum of 90 days.