Finland is a country of harsh beauty, with granite rocks barely covered with soil, vast coniferous forests, thousands of lakes and rivers, marshland, bogs and many islands. The northern edge of the country lies within the Arctic Circle. Traveling by road is possible most of the year, and cheap car hire in Finland is easy to arrange.

The Finnish capital, Helsinki, founded almost 500 years ago, is located in the south of the country along the Gulf of Finland, and is spread across several bays, peninsulas and islands. Its culture shows the influences of both East and West, with ancient traditions mixing successfully with contemporary lifestyles in a stunning natural setting.

Helsinki has a number of architectural gems, including its massive sparkling white cathedral located in Senate Square and the ornate, equally large red-brick Upenski Orthodox Cathedral. The city is justly famous for its Art Nouveau-style buildings. The National Museum and the City Museum display vast collections of artefacts from prehistoric to modern times.

Traveling around the city and its outskirts is easy with car rental in Finland. Pihlajasaari Island with its beaches and amenities is a great place to relax. The historic maritime fortress and garrison town of Suomenlinna Island is a popular destination as well as a lively community in its own right.

Car hire in Finland makes it simple to plan trips to other places of interest, including towns with beautiful traditional old wooden homes and churches such as Ikaalinen and Porvoo, settled in the 14th century. On the way, watch out for the ancient stone churches with painted frescos in many towns and villages.