Kotka is a small city on its own island in southern Finland, connected to the mainland by road and rail links. Its position on the coast allows for significant trade on the Baltic Sea; HaminaKotka is Finland's largest port. If you're thinking of hiring a car in Kotka you'll have the chance to appreciate some unique coastal sights, as well as the opportunity to visit Finland's capital Helsinki; just a 9-minute drive west along major route E18. The Russian city of St Petersburg is also accessible on the E18 - a 3-hour drive southeast along the Gulf of Finland.
Sapokka Water Garden is one of Kotka's most rewarding sights - an area that's filled with brooks and streams set in magnificent gardens and forest - as are the bronze statues of local animals placed within it, built by local artist Hannele Kylänpää. The Maretarium Aquarium is another local delight which allows visitors to gaze upon many species of sea life present in Finland. If you're hiring a car in Kotka you'll love getting between these varying scenes and be open to further exploration of the charming regions in southern Finland.