Where do you pick up your car?
Helsinki Downtown’s office is located at Hotel Valo’s reception desk. Our staff will be waiting for you at our service desk at the agreed pick-up time.
Are you planning a trip to Helsinki? Do you need a rental car in Helsinki? Check out our rental car offers and book a perfect rental car for your use. You can pick up your car at Helsinki Downtown - Hotel Valo from our car rental office.
Helsinki is a fantastic place to visit. It’s southern seaside location offers the perfect weather to explore in, with lots on offer to see and do. Despite Helsinki being the largest city in Finland, you wouldn’t know it from all the beautiful beaches, picturesque forests and 4 National Parks within a short drive. If you’d rather spend time inside, there are plenty of museums and galleries to visit as well such as the Uspenski Cathedral and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Helsinki is also home to one of the oldest zoos in the world, Korkeasaari Zoo, home to over 150 different species of animal.
Once you have arrived safely in Helsinki and picked up your rental car at the Green Motion Helsinki Downtown - Hotel Valo office, we wish you a safe journey.
Enjoy your rental car in Helsinki
If you are driving in Helsinki for the first time, we advise you to take the time to get to know the car, the traffic and the route. Remember that in Finland you drive on the right side. We also recommend renting a GPS or use for instance your own phone navigation so you can move around Helsinki easily and safely. Feel free to ask our staff for more information.
Traffic jam in Finland is small compared to the world's major cities. Instead of heavy traffic jams, you have to watch out for animals moving on the road in Finland, such as moose and deer.
When driving on motorways the speed limit is 100-120 km/h. Note however that during the winter months the general speed is limited to 80 km/h. In the cities the speed limit is 50 km/h unless otherwise stated. For your own safety, it is important that you follow local traffic regulations and speed limits.
If you need help while in Helsinki, please contact our office. In an emergency, call the general emergency number 112.
Welcome to Helsinki!
Great service at Green Motion Helsinki Downtown - Hotel Valo. Great rental! The car was better than I had booked.
Good car, great service. Thank you!
Thank you! Rental was smooth. Love and hugs<3
The car was new, driven only 700km. It was frosty outside but the friendly staff had preheated the car in advance so it was warm inside and the car was cleaned of ice and snow too.
Before renting - choose wisely
In 2019 we introduced our multi-product system which helps you choose a car based on your needs and easily see the final price. Car rental insurance can be tricky to navigate and often isn't what you expect, by booking with us direct you'll receive the correct insurance for your rental.
When you collect your vehicle - plan ahead
We recommend planning your route before you leave, especially when renting a car at an airport. Are you sure where you're meeting your car rental representative or where the rental desk is? Your confirmation email will have the contact information for the location, so we suggest saving the number in your phone ahead of time.
Have the correct documents ready. We try and keep the check in process as easy as possible but we do need to process certain information for legal reasons so having these ready ahead of time can help speed up the process. Make sure you have your booking details ready, along with your driving license, passport and valid credit card.
Complete a vehicle check. It's essential when you are taken to your car you complete a Vehicle Condition Report (VCR) and note any existing damage, paying particular attention to the five damage hotspots. If you don't report this, you may be liable for these damages when you return the vehicle. We don't want you to get caught out, so we've put together a handy vehicle inspection video to help you check everything through.
While you rent - take care
Unfortunately you may be liable for any damage caused to a vehicle in your care, and this will vary depending on the product you choose. A large proportion of damages usually happens in car parks, so be careful. When space is limited, park further away and walk a little further to your destination.
When you return your vehicle - complete a vehicle check
It's time to carry out a VCR again and even more essential to fully write down any damage, no matter how small, to ensure you are fully covered and we can process your return effectively. Be sure to check the vehicle as before, paying special attention to the five damage hotspots.
Where do you pick up your car?
Helsinki Downtown’s office is located at Hotel Valo’s reception desk. Our staff will be waiting for you at our service desk at the agreed pick-up time.
Side of road
Drive on the right side of the road in Finland.
Nearest gas station
The nearest gas station is about 500 metres away.
Local currency
Euro (€)
Nearest airport
The nearest airport is about 15 kilometres away.
Nearest railway station
The nearest railway station is about 1,5 kilometres away.