Car rental Pirkanmaa

Girt by serene lakes, lush forests, and sprinkled with charming towns, Pirkanmaa is your perfect getaway from the hustle of metropolitan life. Amidst its serenity, however, lies a vibrant urban pull: Tampere, the region's bustling hub, is laden with delightful restaurants, museums, and mesmerising architecture.

Your Wheels Around

A compact car with cruise control would be perfect for your idyllic drives around the picturesque landscapes. However, if you plan to venture into the wild hinterlands of Evo Hiking Area, a sports utility vehicle (SUV) would do you good. Pirkanmaa's flawless roads beckon!

Navigating the Finnish Roads

• Road Rules: It's right-hand drive, much like in the UK, but driver’s seat and controls are on the left-hand side.
• Speed Limits: Usually 50 km/h in built-up areas and 100-120 km/h on highways unless indicated otherwise.
• Highway etiquettes: Overtake on the left on multi-lane roads and remember to use your headlight at all times.

Pirkanmaa Wonders

Finnish Lakeland surrounding Tampere offers splendid vistas and water activities to pursue. Visit the Medieval stone Häme Castle and attend the annual Medieval Fair.

Nature Meets Culture

Local Cuisine

Delve beyond traditional British flavours and savour "mustamakkara", a Tampere-special black sausage, or "Karjalanpiirakka", a scrumptious rice pie from eastern Finland.

Climate Advice

When packing, think layering. Finnish spring and autumn can be quite chilly, and summers mild. Wintertime (especially January-February) is cold with lots of snow which makes it great for winter sports.

Pocket Tips

The currency here is the Euro (€). Most places accept credit cards, and ATMs ('Otto') are widely available.

With these tips in tow, Pirkanmaa is all set to embrace you with open arms. Happy travels!