Car Rental in Helsinki

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  • 12rental companies
  • 6pick-up points
  • from $37 per day
  • 9.5 top rated · Thrifty

A rental car here costs $181 a day on average, about $1 272 for a week. The most popular car class is Full-size, at about $214 a day. Alamo is the cheapest for a small car, about $48 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • In the terminal: 5 · Meet and greet: 1 · Outside the terminal: 1
  • Free cancellation: 12 of 12
  • Debit card accepted: 2 of 12
  • Thrifty
  • Europcar
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Green Motion
  • Sixt
  • +6

Where to pick up in Helsinki

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Helsinki Airport · 17 km Airport 12 $49 17 min
Helsinki Itäväylä · 12 km City office 3 $62 10 min
Helsinki Veho Pitaejaenmaeki · 6 km City office 2 $163 19 min
Helsinki Herttoniemi · 8 km City office 1 $89 13 min
Helsinki Downtown · 0 km City office 1 $181 20 min
Helsinki City North · 1 km City office 1 $91 —

Nearby, 11–15 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Espoo Veho Olari · 11 km City office 1 $136 11 min
Vantaa North West · 15 km City office 10 $43 16 min

Car rental prices in Helsinki by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Opel Karl, Volkswagen Up, Hyundai i10 11 $37 $74
Economy Volkswagen Polo, Opel Corsa, Toyota Yaris 12 $44 $89
Compact Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Scala, Ford Focus 12 $56 $96
Intermediate Toyota C-HR, Nissan Qashqai, Peugeot 3008 9 $66 $120
Standard Opel Insignia, Peugeot 508, Volkswagen Passat 2 $54
Full size BMW 3 Series, Mercedes C Class, Toyota Camry 4 $156 $195
Station wagon Volkswagen Golf Estate, Skoda Octavia Estate, Volkswagen Passat Estate 12 $79 $139
SUV Nissan Qashqai, Opel Crossland X, Skoda Kamiq 9 $73 $221
Minivan Toyota Proace 2 $111
7-seat minivan Volkswagen Caddy, Opel Zafira, Opel Combo 7 $108 $170
9-seat van Volkswagen Caravelle, Mercedes Vito, Peugeot Traveller 10 $193 $273
Luxury BMW 5 Series, Mercedes S Class 2 $256
Premium Audi A4, BMW X5, BMW i5 3 $116

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Opel Karl rental car in Helsinki Alamo

Opel Karl

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $37/day
Hyundai i10 rental car in Helsinki Thrifty

Hyundai i10

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
from $43/day
Kia Rio rental car in Helsinki Auto-Union

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $44/day
Kia Picanto rental car in Helsinki Auto-Union

Kia Picanto

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $44/day
Opel Corsa rental car in Helsinki Enterprise

Opel Corsa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $45/day
Peugeot 208 rental car in Helsinki Auto-Union

Peugeot 208

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $49/day
Volkswagen Polo rental car in Helsinki Auto-Union

Volkswagen Polo

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $49/day
Toyota Yaris Hybrid rental car in Helsinki Auto-Union

Toyota Yaris Hybrid

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day

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Car rental companies in Helsinki

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Thrifty

In the terminal Mon–Tue 07:00–23:59 · Wed–Fri 07:00–23:00 · Sat 08:30–20:00 · Sun 08:30–23:59 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.5
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $51/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.8 Service at the rental desk 9.7 Pick-up process 9.6 Drop-off process 9.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty at Helsinki Airport
Helsinki Airport, Vantaan Lentoasema, Helsinki, 1530
205552100

Europcar

11 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.1
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $62/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.7 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.2 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 377

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar in Helsinki Itäväylä
Mekaanikonkatu 10, VW Center, Helsinki, 00880
358403062804

Budget

In the terminal Mon–Tue 08:00–23:59 · Wed–Thu 08:00–23:00 · Fri 08:00–21:00 · Sat 09:00–20:00 · Sun 09:00–23:59 15 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.1
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $77/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 9.3 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.3

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Budget at Helsinki Airport
Lentoasemantie 1 Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Lentajantie, Vantaa, 01530
+358 10 436 2255

Hertz

17 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.0
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $163/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.3 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.3 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz in Helsinki Veho Pitaejaenmaeki
Vantaanlaaksontie 6 A, Helsinki, 01610
0205552440

Green Motion

Meet and greet 20 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.9
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $181/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 9.0 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $551

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Child seat · Infant seat

Office

Green Motion in Helsinki Downtown
Valo Hotel, Mannerheimintie 109, 280 Helsinki
00358 (0) 600 555 844

Sixt

In the terminal Daily 00:00–01:30, 06:00–23:59 21 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.8
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $87/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 036

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack

Office

Sixt at Helsinki Airport
Lentoasemantie 1, Vantaa, 01510
+358200111222

Alamo

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00 · Sat 09:00–20:00 · Sun 09:00–22:00 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $111/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 204

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Helsinki Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Helsinki, 01530
105252280

Enterprise

15 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $75/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.1 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.2 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 204

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise in Helsinki Itäväylä
Laivalahdenkatu 8 B, Helsinki, 00880
0105252870

Addcar

Outside the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–17:59 · Sat–Sun 11:00–14:59 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.2
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $72/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 7.8 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $771

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Addcar at Helsinki Airport
Lentäjäntie 1, Vantaa, 01530
+358300870146

Auto-Union

3 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.1
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $229/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.1 Pick-up process 7.6 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $788

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Additional driver

Office

Auto-Union in Helsinki Itäväylä
Sahaajankatu 33, Herttoniemi, Helsinki
+358300870160

Dollar

In the terminal Mon–Tue 07:00–23:59 · Wed–Fri 07:00–23:00 · Sat 08:30–20:00 · Sun 08:30–23:59 31 min wait CDW included Credit card only
9.1
Few reviews 10+ reviews
from $49/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.8 Cleanliness 9.4 Service at the rental desk 9.1 Pick-up process 9.2 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $1 322

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Dollar at Helsinki Airport
Helsinki Airport, Vantaan Lentoasema, Helsinki, 1530
205552100

Keddy BY Europcar

CDW included Credit card only
from $91/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $1 407

Policies

  • Limited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Helsinki City North
Office: Mannerheimintie 56 Parking: P-Töölö, L3, Töölönkatu 23, Parking: P-T L, T L Nkat, Helsinki, 00260
358403062803

Rental conditions in Helsinki

Based on 12 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 19. Drivers under 26 pay $11–$32 a day extra (Addcar, Alamo and Sixt).
Debit card Accepted by 2 of 12 suppliers: Green Motion and Sixt.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 10 of 12 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 11 of 12 suppliers. Limited at Keddy BY Europcar.
Fuel policy Full to full (11 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 62%, manual 38%.
Electric and hybrid Skoda Enyaq, Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, Toyota Yaris Hybrid and Toyota Auris Estate Hybrid, from $102 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 12 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (12 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (12 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (11 suppliers). Deductible: $551–$2 204.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 2 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $319–$412.
Extras GPS (12 suppliers), Infant seat (12 suppliers), Child seat (12 suppliers), Booster seat (10 suppliers), Winter tires (6 suppliers), Ski rack (3 suppliers)
Special offers Special discount (5 suppliers), Pre-registration available (5 suppliers)

Driving in Finland: drive on the right · 0.05% blood alcohol. Driving rules

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Car rental in Helsinki: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 3 min at Auto-Union to 31 min at Dollar.

For a small car, Europcar is the cheapest at about $66 a day and is rated 9.1 out of 10. Thrifty is rated 9.5 and costs about $77.

62% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 11 of 12 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 19, and drivers under 26 pay from $11 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Finland, the USA and Germany. A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental in Helsinki: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Helsinki?

Car rental in Helsinki starts from $37 per day, and the average price is $181 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $545 for a 3-day weekend and $1 272 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Helsinki?

These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Helsinki over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Full-size: $214 per day
  • Economy: $106 per day
  • 9-seat van: $468 per day
  • SUV: $216 per day
  • Luxury: $398 per day
  • Station wagon: $170 per day
  • Compact: $115 per day
  • 7-seat minivan: $217 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Helsinki?

These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Helsinki over the last 12 months:
  • Sixt, average price $374 per day
  • Addcar, average price $134 per day
  • Auto-Union, average price $89 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Helsinki?

According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Helsinki are:
  • Thrifty: rated 9.5/10 by 50+ customers
  • Europcar: rated 9.2/10 by 250+ customers, average price $155 per day
  • Green Motion: rated 9.2/10 by 500+ customers, average price $254 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Helsinki?

By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Helsinki are:
  • Alamo: about $48 per day
  • Auto-Union: about $55 per day
  • Enterprise: about $58 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Helsinki?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Thrifty, Enterprise and Europcar
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Helsinki and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Helsinki, one-way rentals are offered by Europcar, Budget and Auto-Union. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Helsinki?

The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Helsinki is 18, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Helsinki:
  • Europcar: minimum age 19, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Auto-Union: minimum age 18, young driver fee up to age 22
  • Addcar: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 25

Can I rent a car in Helsinki with a debit card?

Rental companies in Helsinki typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Helsinki: Green Motion and Sixt. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Helsinki offer unlimited mileage?

10 rental companies in Helsinki include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Thrifty, Enterprise and Europcar. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Helsinki?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Helsinki are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Thrifty, Enterprise, Europcar, Green Motion, Budget, Sixt, Dollar, Hertz, Alamo, Auto-Union and Addcar.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Helsinki?

Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Helsinki include Europcar, Budget and Sixt. The cheapest is Auto-Union, from $50 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental in Helsinki?

You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but in Helsinki Auto-Union includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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