Anywhere Campers Rental company category:Standard
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Anywhere Campers HelsinkiHelsinkiView map
Hiring a campervan in Helsinki means setting off from the capital towards a Finland of lakes, forests and archipelagos. Lake Saimaa and Savonlinna castle, the old town of Porvoo, the Turku archipelago and, much further north, the Arctic Circle at Rovaniemi are all within driving range. For motorhome hire in Finland, Helsinki brings together 4 partner companies and 4 depots: Anywhere Campers, Indie Campers, McRent and Touring Cars.
The depots are spread around the capital, in Espoo, Vantaa and Hyvinkää: you hit the road without crossing the city centre.
3 rental partners
Where to pick up your vehicle in Helsinki?
McRent Rental company category:Standard
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McRent Helsinki c/o McRent Helsinki Oy11 Avainkierto, 05840 HyvinkääView map
Touring Cars Rental company category:Standard
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Touring Cars Finland OyTiilenlyöjänkuja 6, 01720 VantaaView map
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Helsinki
| Vehicle | Winter January | Spring April | Summer July | Autumn October |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €113/day median €254/day | from €104/day median €261/day | from €205/day median €341/day | from €104/day median €254/day |
| Low-profile motorhome | from €117/day median €402/day | from €107/day median €418/day | from €215/day median €470/day | from €109/day median €409/day |
| Large motorhome | from €127/day median €273/day | from €110/day median €274/day | from €244/day median €360/day | from €118/day median €273/day |
Daily prices observed on October 21, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 2 rental companies compared. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €1,500.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Helsinki
1 Porvoo and the Saimaa Lakeland
- Helsinki
- Porvoo
- Lappeenranta
- Punkaharju
- Savonlinna
- Mikkeli
- Lahti
- Helsinki
Head east via Porvoo and its red wooden houses along the river, then Lappeenranta on the southern shore of Saimaa, Finland's largest lake. The wooded Punkaharju ridge leads to Savonlinna and its medieval Olavinlinna castle, set on a small island. Return via Mikkeli and Lahti, between forests, lakeside campsites and saunas by the water.
- Distance
- about 750 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Camper van or low-profile motorhome
2 The south coast, Turku and its archipelago
- Helsinki
- Fiskars
- Tammisaari
- Hanko
- Turku
- Nagu
- Korpo
- Turku
- Helsinki
To the west, the ironworks village of Fiskars, the small bilingual town of Tammisaari and the Hanko peninsula, at the country's southern tip, lead to Turku, the former capital. From there, the Archipelago Trail strings together islands, bridges and small free ferries via Nagu and Korpo. The crossings are short but infrequent outside summer: a campervan makes manoeuvring and boarding easier.
- Distance
- about 550 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
3 One way to Lapland
- Helsinki
- Tampere
- Jyväskylä
- Oulu
- Rovaniemi
The great Finnish road trip runs up the country to the Arctic Circle: Tampere between two lakes, Jyväskylä and its forests, Oulu at the head of the Gulf of Bothnia, then Rovaniemi, capital of Lapland and another departure city of our partners. Stages are long and roads quiet, with elk and reindeer on the tarmac: a one-way hire saves you driving the whole way back.
- Distance
- about 900 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Low-profile or large motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Helsinki?
Best time
June to August
June to August
highs 19 to 21 °C, lows 12 to 14 °C
The heart of the motorhome season in Finland: very long days, up to 15 hours of sunshine in June, and a sea warm enough for swimming in August. Midsummer, at the end of June, empties the cities towards the cottages and fills the campsites: book your vehicle and pitches very early for July.
April, May, September and October
April to May, September to October
highs 7 to 16 °C, lows 0 to 10 °C
Short and contrasting shoulder seasons: in May the lakes thaw and the forests turn green, September brings autumn colours, very vivid in Lapland. Nights stay cool, October is rainy and many campsites close from mid-September: a heated vehicle is essential.
Winter
November to March
November to March
highs -1 to 5 °C, lows -6 to 1 °C
A harsh and dark winter: barely one to two hours of sunshine a day in December and January, snow-covered roads and frozen sea along the coast. Travelling remains possible for the northern lights of Lapland, with a vehicle equipped for extreme cold and campsites open all year round.
Climate in Helsinki, month by month
Most pleasant months: June to August.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
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| Jan | -1 °C | -6 °C | 70 mm | 2 h/day | 0 °C |
| Feb | -1 °C | -6 °C | 60 mm | 4 h/day | -0 °C |
| Mar | 2 °C | -4 °C | 44 mm | 7 h/day | 1 °C |
| Apr | 7 °C | 0 °C | 47 mm | 10 h/day | 4 °C |
| May | 14 °C | 6 °C | 47 mm | 13 h/day | 10 °C |
| Jun | 19 °C | 12 °C | 59 mm | 15 h/day | 16 °C |
| Jul | 21 °C | 14 °C | 76 mm | 13 h/day | 19 °C |
| Aug | 20 °C | 14 °C | 88 mm | 11 h/day | 20 °C |
| Sep | 16 °C | 10 °C | 73 mm | 8 h/day | 17 °C |
| Oct | 9 °C | 5 °C | 87 mm | 5 h/day | 11 °C |
| Nov | 5 °C | 1 °C | 78 mm | 2 h/day | 6 °C |
| Dec | 1 °C | -3 °C | 69 mm | 1 h/day | 2 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Depots around the capital
Indie Campers is in Espoo, to the west, Touring Cars in Vantaa, to the north, and McRent in Hyvinkää, about an hour north of Helsinki; Anywhere Campers meets you in Helsinki. Check the exact address in your confirmation: commuter trains serve Espoo and Hyvinkää from the central station.
Parking and sleeping near the centre
Central Helsinki is compact, but parking there is scarce and paid, and ill-suited to motorhomes. Rastila campsite, in the Vuosaari district, is linked to the centre by metro: a handy base for visiting the city and Suomenlinna fortress before or after your trip.
Elk, headlights and winter tyres
In Finland, dipped headlights are compulsory day and night, and winter tyres are compulsory in the depths of winter. Elk often cross at dawn and dusk, and reindeer roam everywhere in Lapland: slow down in signposted areas, especially on long forest roads.
Deposit: bring a credit card
One customer who left from Helsinki could not pay the deposit with their bank card, which was only a debit card. Before departure, check in the offer's conditions which type of card is accepted and the available limit, in the main driver's name.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Helsinki
Where can I pick up a campervan in Helsinki?
Four partner companies welcome you at six depots across the metropolitan area: Touring Cars in Vantaa, Indie Campers in Espoo, McRent in Hyvinkää, north of the capital, and Anywhere Campers in Helsinki. The exact address and meeting time are given in your booking confirmation, so you can plan your arrival.
How much does it cost to hire a motorhome in Finland?
Prices vary greatly with the season: the short summer season concentrates demand and the highest rates, while spring and autumn are quieter. The length of hire and the type of vehicle also matter. Run a search with your dates to compare real offers, mandatory fees included.
Can I take a hired motorhome on the ferry to Tallinn?
Ferries to Tallinn leave from Helsinki's West Harbour and cross the Gulf of Finland in just over two hours. Before booking the crossing, check in the offer's conditions that the rental company allows the vehicle to leave the country and that the insurance covers Estonia and the Baltic states.
Can I do a one-way trip from Helsinki to Rovaniemi?
Yes: Rovaniemi is another departure city of our partners, 705 km as the crow flies and about 830 km by road. A one-way hire saves two long days of driving back. Enter Rovaniemi as your return city when searching: any fees are then included in the price shown.
Which motorhome models are available in Helsinki?
Our searches in October 2026 found campervans and camper vans, low-profile motorhomes and large motorhomes: for example the Carado T-447 low-profile for four, the Adria Matrix with five berths or the Sunlight A70, an over-cab with six berths for families, with manual or automatic gearbox.
Verified customer reviews
They rented in Helsinki with CoolDrive Nomad
4.3
818 reviews
Van rental 4 seats Helsinki. Van with very fragile low-end fittings (blinds, uncomfortable bed). Purchase of gas in addition (not mentioned). The camper was with IndieCampers and it was not possible to choose the pick-up/drop-off times.
B.
Finland · Aug 2025
Trustpilot
a difference between the pick-up and return times! A problem with my credit card, which was only a debit card and therefore I couldn't pay the deposit. I was not aware of this restriction. I was able to pay the rental of €1500 but not the deposit of €500! Scheduled departure at 2:30 PM, actual departure at 6:30 PM! It was impossible for the other people present to pay the deposit with an appropriate card, as they were not listed on the rental agreement!
Michel C.
Finland · Aug 2024
Avis Vérifiés
Difficult to get information before booking by phone or email, almost impossible. However, good responsiveness by email once the booking is made. Lack of fluidity on the site with issues downloading the various documents requested on the site but quickly resolved by Cool Drive.
I.
Finland · Jul 2023
Trustpilot
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Helsinki
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Finland?
A European category B licence is enough for motorhomes, campervans and camper vans under 3.5 tonnes, the vast majority of rental vehicles. With a non-European licence, an international driving permit may be required. Each rental company also sets a minimum age and years of licence, shown in the offer's conditions.
Does the right of public access allow wild camping in a motorhome?
Finland's right of public access, jokamiehenoikeus, lets you walk and pitch a tent almost anywhere, but it does not apply to vehicles. Driving on a private track or parking on land without permission is forbidden. For the night, choose campsites, authorised rest areas and car parks where nothing prohibits it.
Are Finnish campsites open all year round?
No: most campsites in the Lakeland and the archipelago only open from late May to early September. A few, near Helsinki, the large cities and Lapland's resorts, stay open in winter with electric hook-ups. Out of season, check opening dates before planning your stages.
How do I get to the depots from Helsinki-Vantaa airport?
Helsinki-Vantaa airport is linked to the central station by commuter train. For the Vantaa depot, a taxi is simplest; for Espoo or Hyvinkää, the train followed by a short taxi ride works well. Let the rental company know your arrival time so they can set the handover appointment.
Are there tolls or vignettes in Finland?
No: Finnish motorways and roads are free, with no tolls or vignette, and Helsinki has no low-emission zone. The only crossing costs are the ferries to Estonia, Sweden or the Åland Islands; the small ferries in the archipelago and on the lakes are free.
When should I book a motorhome for the Finnish summer?
Several months ahead for July and the Midsummer period, as the season is short and demand is concentrated on a few weeks. In June and late August, the choice is wider. For a one-way trip to Rovaniemi, book even earlier: few vehicles are available for it.
About us
Why start a motorhome trip from Helsinki
Helsinki is the natural gateway to Finland: in a day's drive you reach the Saimaa lakes, the Turku archipelago or the wooden houses of Porvoo, and in a few days the Arctic Circle. The country lends itself to touring, with quiet roads, waterside campsites and a sauna at almost every stop.
With four partner companies and six depots around the capital, the choice ranges from compact campervans to large family motorhomes, and customers who left from Helsinki give it an average rating of 4.7 out of 5. Rovaniemi, another departure city of our partners, allows a one-way trip to Lapland, and ferries to Tallinn or Stockholm open the road to neighbouring countries. The only constraint: a short summer season, from June to August, which needs planning ahead.