Kuopio Car Rental Guide
On this page, you can find information about car rental in both Kuopio airport and downtown. The page also provides some general facts about car rental and driving in Finland.
Rental Restrictions
Cars rented in Finland are not allowed into the following countries: Albania, Bosnia, Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine and Yugoslavia. Certain cars are not allowed into Italy. Please advise if vehicle is traveling outside of Finland.
Driving Restrictions
Traffic is on the right and overtaking on the left. On multilane roadways, you can pass on the right. The minimum driving age is 18 years. All passengers are required to use seatbelts. Children under 3 must be seated in the rear in a child seat, if available. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰. Drunk driving is strictly punished.
Parking restrictions are strict but clearly indicated. Always park in the direction of traffic and at least 5 metres from any pedestrians 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.
When driving, headlights must be on at all times. The use of horns in towns is only allowed in case of immediate and extreme danger.
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 Kuopio
Kuopio is a thriving modern city, the commercial, industrial and educational centre of the Savo province. Kuopio has traditionally been a versatile cultural city. It is a lively theatre city and the site of the annual Finland Ice Marathon, the Kuopio Dance and Music Festival and the Puijo Winter Games. The city also has several museums and galleries.
Kuopio attracts tourists with its beautiful lakeland setting, the ships on the lakes and the Puijo recreational area situated in the centre of the city. The city offers varied events for tourists at any time of year.
Area: 1,200 sq km
Population: 88,000
Country: Republic of Finland
Time Zone: GMT + 2 (+3 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 17
Monetary Unit: Euro
