Vaasa Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information concerning car rental in Vaasa, both downtown and in the airport. The page also
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. On multilane roadways, you may 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‰ 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 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.
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 Vaasa
Vaasa is an old city on the west coast of Finland, having a large archipelago, lovely parks and esplanades. With its historically important buildings, statues and monuments, it has a lot to offer those who are interested in the history of the region. You can visit the Tikanoja Art Museum, the Ostrobothnian Museum, the City Art Gallery and many more.
The culture of Vaasa is found in traditions, art and museum collections, theatres, orchestras and chamber music groups. There are many international as well as other musical events organised in the city throughout the year.
The sea provides excellent opportunities for water sports. There is also a great amusement park in the city.
Area:
Population: 57,014
Country: Republic of Finland
Time Zone: GMT + 2 (+3 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 6
Monetary Unit: Euro
