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Car hire in Finland

They are better at maths and readings than us, have one of the best-functioning social systems in the world and are among the top 5 in most rankings of best anything. The Finnish seem to have it all figured out, and the real challenge on a vacation in Finland is to find out the secret behind their success. This might be the stunning beauty of this country which enchants any visitor and distracts them from their mission of detecting this very secret. Dense forests, close to 190,000 lakes, beautiful shorelines and the polar regions compose the unique countryside of Suomi, as the locals call it.

Start with a hire car in the capital of Finland

Your most likely starting point is Helsinki, the capital. The population barely exceeds half a million, yet there is a nice mixture of metropolitan buzz and Scandinavian serenity. Notable sights include the Suomenlinna fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Helsinki Cathedral, and the Temppeliaukio Church, a splendid example of modern sacral architecture. Touring the south will give you a good picture of Finland’s history, as this is where the people of the Fins first settled. The most important town and former capital is Turku on the Aurajoki River. Though a modern town you can tell this is the epicentre of Finnish culture, revolving around the town’s most distinguished landmarks: the medieval castle and the cathedral. During July a colourful event draws in tourists and locals alike: the medieval market in the historic town centre is a quirky mixture of crafts market and open-air museum.

Stay out of the cold in Finland with car hire

The most mysterious area is Lapland in the very north of the country. The home of Santa Claus is partially north of the polar circle, which makes it most inadvisable to visit during the winter when temperatures easily drop to -50°C. Lapland is where you can go skiing with reindeer and ice hole fishing with locals, and it is one of Europe’s most authentic ethnic regions. Though scarcely populated there are a few towns of interest, most importantly Levi and Saariselkä.

Fall in Love With All the Outdoors Has to Offer - with car hire!

Anyone with a fondness for the great outdoors will fall in love with Finland instantly. Blessed with sheer inexhaustible natural beauty this is a country one can spend weeks and weeks exploring. The road network generally facilitates this so gettin around in your hire car should be no problem, as it is in very good condition and relatively extensive, putting the various national parks and towns within easy reach. Information on the area including camp grounds and supply stations in national parks are available from park rangers and in the nearest towns, so load your hired car with anything from bikini to woollen socks and hit the road.

CarDelMar wishes you a pleasant stay with car hire in Finland!