Car Hire in Helsinki, Uusimaa

Many international providers of car hire in Helsinki will allow you to drive cross-border, including Enterprise Rent-a-Car, Sixt, and Europcar. In most cases, you have to seek their permission in advance, and they will likely apply a surcharge for cross-border driving. There are exceptions, though, such as crossing into Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, which some suppliers allow without prior notice. You may also be able to drive your hire car into European Union countries, such as France or Germany, but most suppliers don't let you cross into Russia. The fee you incur for cross-border car hire may depend on the type of car, the time of year and country you're crossing to, and any additional insurance you may need.

While it is possible to arrange car hire in Helsinki with a debit card, most larger providers will confirm an agreement exclusively when it is paid for by credit card. Make sure you read the terms and conditions of your rental agreement carefully before you sign. Some hire companies might accept debit cards at the time of booking but request a credit card upon your arrival at the car hire desk. Whatever card you use, the name on the card must be the name of the driver. Credit cards are considered a safer option for both provider and driver when used to hold a security deposit until the car is returned. Once the hold is released by the provider, it's more straightforward to receive the money back into your account if payment was processed via credit rather than debit card. Security deposits vary between Helsinki car hire providers, according to the duration of the rental, whether it's for luxury or economy car rental, and whether you opt for one-way or cross-border travel.

When driving your car hire in Helsinki, you must always have your dipped headlights on, day and night, and everyone in the car must wear their seatbelts. Although you're unlikely to encounter a major traffic jam in Helsinki or the rest of Finland, you should aim to drive slowly and carefully, as wildlife, including deer, may be roaming about. From December to February inclusive, it's a mandatory requirement to drive with winter tyres, which your car hire provider should offer, usually at a surcharge. Speed limits on motorways and highways are also reduced to 50 mph in wintertime. Finally, you are legally obliged to carry a warning triangle and headlamp converters, so check that these have been provided to you.

To hire a car for a weekend in Helsinki in September, the average price was £64 with cheaper deals starting around £37. Users looking for a one-week hire in Helsinki for September saw an average deal of £46 - but quotes as low as £22 were available depending on dates and car options.

Scandia Rent typically has the cheapest daily rates in Helsinki, which you can find at any of their locations. On average, you should expect to pay £31/day, but our users have found rates as low as £14/day for their car hire in Helsinki.

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