Oulu Car Rental Guide
This page informs you of the car rental possibilities in both Oulu downtown and airport. The page also gives an overview of the car rental and driving restrictions valid 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.
Driving Restrictions
In Finland, traffic is on the right and overtaking on the left, but on multilane roadways, you can overtake 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 cases 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 Oulu
Oulu is considered northern Europe’s most significant centre of competence. It has Finland’s second largest university and many public and private research insitutes. The university with its lively cultural life is the heart of modern Oulu. The region is known for its rapidly growing high technology.
The charming Pikisaari Island opposite the market place is definitely worth visiting. Two popular areas in the city are Karjasilta and Raksila, which represent the typical town architecture of the 1920s and 1940s.
There are the Botanical Gardens and a recreation park in the city. You will also find many shopping facilities, pubs and restaurants as well as a busy nightlife in the city.
Area: 382.3 sq km
Population: 125,700
Country: Republic of Finland
Time Zone: GMT + 2 (+3 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 8
Monetary Unit: Euro
