The Finnish village of Vainikkala is less than a mile from the Russian border, and is the first stop on public transport for anyone arriving by train. Linked by rail between Finnish capital Helsinki and the Russian cities of Moscow and St Petersburg, car hire from Vainikkala Railway Station is recommended for anyone who wants to get out and explore Finland's beautiful South Karelia region once they arrive. The majestic Lake Saimaa and the city of Lappeenranta present tourists with a fine example of the country's striking contrast between thriving city and beautiful scenery.
Just half an hour's drive from Vainikkala is the city of Lappeenranta, which sits on Lake Saimaa. The city gets a lot of visitors from Russia during the warmer summer months, with great shopping and accommodation on offer. You'll benefit from hiring a car in Vainikkala if you wish to see more of the fine city and visit its historical sites of interest, including the grand fortress which looks over the harbour area and hosts museums and galleries. From the harbour you can book a cruise around Lake Saimaa and even visit Russia, visa permitting.
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At the time of rental the driver must present a valid national driver's licence.
An International Driving Permit (IDP) or other official translation* is mandatory if your national driver's licence is not in Roman script.
*Only official translations in Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, German or French language will be accepted.
The IDP translates the national licence into various languages and is on its own, without the national licence, not acceptable.
Please also refer to "Passport/Identity Card Information".
Extra day is charged after 29 minutes over 24 hour rental period.
A one way rental is a rental which starts at one location and terminates at another. Availability is subject to location restrictions and vehicle type. A fee may apply for this service and will be advised at time of reservation. Please note that this fee, although quoted in your reservation, will not be charged in advance on your credit card if you are booking a pre-paid rate but will be debited at the counter upon collection of your vehicle.
For any driving restrictions within or outside Finland please refer to “Driving Restrictions - Driving Abroad”.
For any further information please contact your Reservation Centre.
Hertz rates do not include fuel.
All Hertz vehicles are rented with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank or a local refuelling charge will apply in addition to the cost of the fuel.
Fuel Purchase Option (FPO)
For your convenience, you may purchase a tank of fuel from Hertz at the time of rental at a price that is competitive with local fuel stations. This method eliminates the need for you to refill the tank before returning. Please be aware that we are unable to give a refund for unused fuel.
Please check availability at time of rental.