Kouvola Car Rental Guide
The current page informs you of the car rental possibilities in Kouvola. The page also presents an overview of the basic car rental and driving restrictions valid in Finland.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car, you must be at least 20 years old and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
Cars rented in Finland are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Bosnia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the former republics of Yugoslavia. Certain cars are not allowed into Italy.
Driving Restrictions
In Finland, traffic is on the right and overtaking on the left. On multilane roadways, you may pass on the right. The minimum driving age is 18 years. All passengers are required to use seatbelts at all times. Children under 3 must be seated in the rear in a child seat, if available. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰ and drunk driving is strictly punished.
When driving, headlights must be on at all times. You may only use the horn in towns in cases of immediate and extreme danger.
Parking restrictions are strict but clearly indicated. Always park in the direction of traffic and at least 5 metres from any pedestrian crossings and intersections. There are metered parking areas in most cities. Where there are no meters, pay-and-display vouchers must be displayed on the dashboard. When parking in dimly lit streets, parking lights must be on.
The police are authorised to collect fines on the spot.
Speed Limits:| Area | Speed |
| Towns | 50KM/H |
| Major roads | 100KM/H |
| Motorways | 120KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police: 002
Ambulance/fire: 000
Road Tolls
There are no toll roads in Finland.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Finland
Car Rental Agency - Autovuokraamo
Parking - pysakointi
About Kouvola
Kouvola is an energetic small town that treasures and benefits from its good location. It is a commercial, judicial, educational and transport centre of the area.
There is an Art Museum in the city as well as museums of cultural history. Near the city, there is the Tykkimaki Amusement Park, with the Reptile Zoo and many other fascinating attractions. You can visit the Old Russian Garrison Area and the Museum Quarter o Kaunisnurmi Area.
Kouvola also offers you plenty of sports activities ranging from skiing to swimming. Festivals and other recreational activities are often organised in the city.
Population: 31,500
Country: Republic of Finland
Time Zone: GMT + 2 (+3 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 17
Monetary Unit: Euro
