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Getting around

Rovaniemi is a relatively small town with short distances. In the city centre, everything is close to everything else and walking is the way to get around. For getting out of town, you don’t need to stroll; have a look at the transport options below.
For getting around, our map with services might come in handy. Alternatively, here’s the Rovaniemi tourist map in pdf format.

Local buses

Buses are the only form of public transport in Rovaniemi. Timetables, routes and ticket prices of local buses can be found here: www.linkkari.fi

Some useful lines:

Buses to Ranua Zoo:

Matkahuolto operates daily coach services to Ranua Zoo. See their website for details.

Taxis

We’d recommend the following taxi companies in Rovaniemi:

Taxi Lähitaksi Rovaniemi, tel: +358 100 7300; email: info@lahitaksirovaniemi.fi 

Rovaniemi Taxi Service, tel: +358 60 030 030 / +358 29 009 1090; email: info@rovaniementaksipalvelu.fi

Menevä Taxis, tel: +358 800 02120; email: myynti@meneva.fi

Getting around - transport in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland - Santa Line taxi sevices

Parking

Parking is subject to a charge almost everywhere in the centre of Rovaniemi. A parking fee of 1.40 euro / hour should be paid using the on-site ticket vending machines.

The ticket printed by the machine must be placed inside the car, on the dashboard, in a place where the whole ticket is easily visible from outside.

As long as the ticket indicates that there is paid time left, it may be used for parking in all chargeable car parks and streetside parking spaces in the city centre.

Please note that these tickets are not valid in the parking areas of Rovaniemi Airport and the railway station.

Parking lot at Ounasvaara outdoor area in Rovaniemi, the Official Hometown of Santa Claus

Parking disc

In some parking areas, drivers are instructed by a traffic sign to use a parking disc. The disc must be placed visibly on the dashboard and fulfil the related legal requirements.

Turn the time indicator of the parking disc to the next full or half hour, depending on which is nearest.

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Transport services in Rovaniemi

Taxis Rovaniemi Airport - Rovaniemi City transfer 1-4 or 1-7 pax
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Rovaniemi Airport - Rovaniemi City transfer 1-4 or 1-7 pax

Menevä is serving customers in the Rovaniemi region in all taxi transportation needs. You can book a taxi 24 / 7 without any extra costs whether you need the ride right away or want to make a prebooking.

Transport companies in Rovaniemi

Taxis Easy Travel
Easy Travel

Do you have VIP guests arriving to Lapland, we are the right company to help. Wide range of best vehicles for your customers.

Buses Santa Claus Bus
Santa Claus Bus

Santa Claus bus operates between Rovaniemi city centre and Santa Claus Village.
Buses Lakkapää Charter
Lakkapää Charter

Lakkapää Charter offers high level charter services. We have vehicles of various sizes for small and large groups.
Buses Private Transfer Lapland
Private Transfer Lapland

Private Transfer Lapland offers private transportation with a minivan for 7 persons in Rovaniemi area and all around Lapland as well as transportation to Northern Sweden and Northern Norway. 
Buses YourBus
YourBus

We provide safe and comfortable transportation for small or large groups from / to Rovaniemi and between any points of Lapland.
Car rental Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise offers a wide selection of high-quality vehicles, among which you will always find the right fit for your specific mobility needs.
Book a rental car from Enterprise and enjoy the freedom!
Taxis Johka - Private Transfers and Concierge Services
Johka - Private Transfers and Concierge Services

We provide transportation services mainly in Rovaniemi area, Karesuvanto, Kilpisjärvi and between these destinations.
Car rental Green Motion Car Rental
Green Motion Car Rental

Eco-friendly cars with affordable rates!
Car rental Avis Rent a Car
Avis Rent a Car

We offer cars from small and medium sized, all the way to the bigger vans and minibuses. We make sure your booking is easy and cost-efficient.
Car rental Budget Car Hire
Budget Car Hire

Whether you need a car for only yourself or for the whole group, Budget offers all sizes from small cars to larger people carriers.

Buses Bus company Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus company Eskelisen Lapin Linjat

Eskelisen Lapin Linjat is one of the largest line service and chartered coach companies in Lapland. During the weekends in spring, summer and autumn, we travel from Helsinki via Rovaniemi to the tourist centres of Lapland as well as North Norway.

Buses Bus company Kutilan Liikenne
Bus company Kutilan Liikenne

Bus company Kutilan Liikenne is a 60-year-old family business in Rovaniemi. We offer Premium Minibus Service offers a high standard transportation option for groups in Rovaniemi and in Lapland.
Buses Bus company Liikenne O. Niemelä
Bus company Liikenne O. Niemelä

Bus company Liikenne O. Niemelä has good knowledge how to arrange quality bus trips at home and abroad.
Car rental Scancar car rental
Scancar car rental

Scancar car rental company in Rovaniemi serves its customers 24/7. We are a Finnish car rental and we want to focus on the best service and affordable prices.
Car rental Europcar car rental
Europcar car rental

Europcar the leading car rental company in Finland is operating in over 30 cities throughout Finland. Over 180 car rental professionals are dedicated to provide friendly and flexible service 7 days a week 24 hours a day.
Car rental Hertz car rental
Hertz car rental

Hertz provides a diverse and reliable range of vehicles to meet any travel requirement. You can find us in Rovaniemi at the airport, downtown and at the railway station.
Taxis Santa Line - Arctic transfer service
Santa Line - Arctic transfer service

Santa Line is a service entirety for incentive and operator customers provided by Rovaniemi Taxi Service.

Car rental Sixt Rent a Car
Sixt Rent a Car

Sixt is one of the leading car rental companies in Finland. In Rovaniemi Sixt has three locations: airport, train station and city centre.
Taxis Taxi Lähitaksi Rovaniemi
Taxi Lähitaksi Rovaniemi

Taxi Lähitaksi Rovaniemi provides high quality taxi services in the surroundings of Rovaniemi city 24 hours a day.
Buses YourBus - Ranua zoo bus
YourBus - Ranua zoo bus

We invite you to visit the Arctic Zoo in Ranua. Our bus picks you up at your hotel and after the trip we return you to your place of stay.

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