Car hire in Ruka
SmartRents is a car hire comparison site: for Ruka it puts 38 offers from 5 rental companies within 25 km in a single list, each with its final price, deposit and excess.
38 offers from €40/day · prices for 8 Nov → 11 Nov
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30-minute drive from Kuusamo Airport
The Ruka resort is about a 30-minute drive from Kuusamo Airport, and the Oulanka, Salla, Riisitunturi, Iso-Syöte and Hossa national parks are within about an hour's drive of the airport.
Source: Finavia · Checked on 30 October 2026
Car hire at Kuusamo Airport
Finavia lists four car-hire companies at Kuusamo Airport, the airport for Ruka; some open only with a prior reservation.
Source: Finavia · Checked on 30 October 2026
Ruka parking hall: 320 spaces, 24 h
The city-run Ruka parking hall has room for 320 cars and is open to cars around the clock all year. It costs €1.50 per hour or €15 per 24 hours, paid in cash or by Visa, EuroCard or MasterCard at the machines in both stairwells; a lost ticket costs €50.
Source: Kuusamon kaupunki · Checked on 30 October 2026
Ski boxes fit; no trailers
The parking hall's maximum height is 2.4 m, enough for a tall car with a roof ski box, but trailers are not allowed. Car ramps are on Rukatunturintie and Rukankyläntie; a multi-day ticket at €15 per day lets you drive in and out during your holiday.
Source: Kuusamon kaupunki · Checked on 30 October 2026
37 charging points in the parking hall
The Ruka parking hall has 37 EV charging points: 17 Type 2 chargers of 22 kW (used with the Virta or eParking Finland apps) and 20 household-socket chargers of 3.6 kW. The parking fee is paid on top.
Source: Kuusamon kaupunki · Checked on 30 October 2026
Reindeer on Highway 20
The Reindeer Herders' Association names Highway 20 between Panumanjärvi and Taivalkoski (on the road from Oulu) among the stretches most prone to reindeer collisions, and November, December and January are the worst months. Slow down and take extra care there.
Source: Paliskuntain yhdistys (Reindeer Herders' Association) · Checked on 30 October 2026
If you hit a reindeer
In Finland the reindeer's owner is compensated by the Finnish Motor Insurers' Centre (LVK), not by the driver; damage to the car itself is claimed from the vehicle's own motor and comprehensive insurance.
Source: Paliskuntain yhdistys (Reindeer Herders' Association) · Checked on 30 October 2026
Questions about car hire in Ruka
How much does a hire car cost in Ruka?
The cheapest offer we found costs €40 per day (€120 for 3 days, 8 Nov → 11 Nov): Fiat 500 or similar. The price may differ for your dates.
Can I rent an automatic in Ruka?
Yes: 21 offers with automatic transmission within 25 km, from €153 for 3 days.
Is there a 7-seater in Ruka?
Yes: 2 offers with 7 or more seats within 25 km, from €500 for 3 days.
How much is the deposit in Ruka?
Half of the offers ask for a deposit of €300 or less; 22 of 38 ask for €300 or less. The deposit is blocked on the main driver's card at pick-up and released after the return.
Can I cancel for free?
38 of the 38 offers have free cancellation. Each offer shows whether it applies.
Where do I book the car?
SmartRents compares the offers; you book and pay in euros on the partner's site, which handles payment and support. We charge no extra fees.
Car hire nearby
38 offers from 5 rental companies within 25 km of Ruka, for a 3-day rental (8 Nov → 11 Nov). Prices updated: 1 November 2026. You book on the partner's site, which handles payment and support.
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Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
free cancellation · Customer rating 9.4/10
€120 for 3 days€40/day
View offer€120 for 3 days
€40/day
Nissan Micra or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
free cancellation · Customer rating 9.4/10
€120 for 3 days€40/day
View offer€120 for 3 days
€40/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
free cancellation · Customer rating 9.4/10
€121 for 3 days€40/day
View offer€121 for 3 days
€40/day
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300 · Customer rating 9.9/10
€160 for 3 days€53/day
View offer€160 for 3 days
€53/day
Volkswagen up! or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300 · Customer rating 9.9/10
€160 for 3 days€53/day
View offer€160 for 3 days
€53/day
Fiat 500 or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.8/10
€173 for 3 days€58/day
View offer€173 for 3 days
€58/day
Nissan Micra or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.8/10
€174 for 3 days€58/day
View offer€174 for 3 days
€58/day
Opel Corsa or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€182 for 3 days€61/day
View offer€182 for 3 days
€61/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Customer rating 9.8/10
€184 for 3 days€61/day
View offer€184 for 3 days
€61/day
Ford Fiesta or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 9.1/10
€190 for 3 days€63/day
View offer€190 for 3 days
€63/day
Skoda Fabia or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 9.0/10
€195 for 3 days€65/day
View offer€195 for 3 days
€65/day
Toyota Yaris or similar
Automatic · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In the terminal · Kuusamo Lentokenttä, 20 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €200 · Customer rating 9.1/10
€203 for 3 days€68/day
View offer€203 for 3 days
€68/day
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Manual · 5 seats · 2 bags · Economy
In town · Kuusamo Keskusta, 23 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300
€705 for 3 days€235/day
View offer€705 for 3 days
€235/day
Volkswagen up! or similar
Manual · 4 seats · 1 bag · Mini
In town · Kuusamo Keskusta, 23 km
unlimited mileage · free cancellation · Deposit €300
€705 for 3 days€235/day
View offer€705 for 3 days
€235/day