Car Hire In Finland With Winter Tyres

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Finland attracted nearly 7 million tourists last year, with walking trails, impressive cathedrals and it is even home to Santa. There is plenty to see and with a lot of ski resorts it’s easy to tie in visiting Santa with your skiing holiday.

Finland is at its best in Winter, if you are hiring a car at this time of year, you need to make sure you are abiding by the laws. To give you peace of mind we have collated all the information you will need to know when hiring a car in Winter and driving in Finland in winter, and compiled it into one blog. Below is all the information you will need to know about winter tyres, snow chains and ski racks.

is It A Legal Requirement To Have Winter Tyres In Finland?

Yes, it is a legal requirement to have winter tyres equipped between 1st December and 1st March. If you hire a car, the good news is that you don’t have to worry about what tyres your vehicle has. Suppliers will fit all cars with winter tyres in the months that they are legally required and the cost of this will already be included in the full price of your rental.

do I Need Snow Chains In Finland?

No, it is not a legal requirement to carry snow chains when you are driving in Finland. For this reason, we do not have snow chains available to rent when you book your car.

what Else Do I Need To Consider when driving in Finland in winter?

If you are going to be bringing your skis with you, you will need to find a way to transport your skis wherever you go. The easiest way to do this is to rent a ski rack when you book, this costs 100 EUR for the duration of the rental. Ski racks can only hold 2 sets of skis, if you need to carry more than 2 sets, it might be easier to hire a larger vehicle and keep the rest of the skis in the car. If you have any questions regarding ski car hire, do not hesitate to get in touch with our team.

If you plan to make use of our cross border car hire offer, make sure that you research the laws of any country you are going to travel in. Any extra requirements must be made when booking the car or you must make alternative arrangements before you reach the country. If you do break the law in another country it could cause your insurance to be void and you might end up getting in trouble with the local law enforcement.

We always think it is best to call us if you would like to book a car, especially if you have specific needs for your car hire. Our team of experts are more than happy to help with any questions to make sure you have the smoothest car hire experience possible. Contact us today!

Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.