Cheap 3-Day Finland Roadtrip in Helsinki

Your exciting road trip through Finland starts when you reach the incredible city of Helsinki, where you'll stay for 2 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Helsinki and begin your adventure in Finland.

Helsinki is a popular cheap holiday destination in Finland with something to offer every traveler. When you're ready to explore the city, stop at some of the best places to visit in Helsinki and get this road trip adventure rolling.

A trip to the amazing Esplanadi park will make your cheap holiday in Finland truly special. This attraction is a fascinating park that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 12,022 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best budget-friendly hotels or places to stay in the city.

When you're hungry and ready to take a break from your adventure, treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the best restaurants in Helsinki. An excellent example is the popular Kappeli. Serving a menu of mouthwatering dishes, this restaurant is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,294 customers.

Another restaurant you should check out during your cheap vacation in Finland is Restaurant Kuu. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 977 customers, this famous restaurant is one of the city's most recommended places to eat.

Löyly Helsinki is a great bar to relax after a busy day. About 4,237 customers have given this spot an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, making it one of the most popular bars in the area.

Another bar in Helsinki we recommend is Kaisla, an excellent place to meet new friends. This bar offers customers plenty of snack and drink options and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,238 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of a terrific road trip vacation and cheap holiday experience in Finland!

Today's agenda is to explore Hämeenlinna and discover what this fabulous and cheap holiday destination offers. Expect amazing attractions, a great dining experience, and a wonderful time discovering the daily lives of locals with 1 night left in Helsinki.

You’ll begin this day’s adventure with a visit to the top-rated The Finnish Glass Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum that has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from around 864 visitors.

Another highlight of this cheap holiday package is a trip to the fascinating The Artillery, Engineer and Signals Museum of Finland. This spectacular museum and tourist destination has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars in 1,210 reviews.

It’s hard to pass up the chance to see the famous Holy Cross Church during a vacation in Hämeenlinna. Ranking high up on many travelers’ bucket lists, the amazing Holy Cross Church has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 375 reviews.

This day of your road trip in Finland is also the perfect opportunity to see the outstanding Aulanko Tower. This popular place of interest in Hämeenlinna is a valued observation tower that has a rating of 4.6 out of a 5-star rating from 1,589 visitors.

Keen to do something new and one-of-a-kind today? There are many experiences you can add to your cheap vacation package to make your road trip in Finland more special. Check out all the budget-friendly activities and tours below and bag a cheap holiday deal.

After taking in the best of Hämeenlinna, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Helsinki for a well-deserved rest. When you’re ready to eat, indulge yourself to a nice meal at one of the top-rated restaurants in the city.

Restaurant Farang is an excellent example. Here you can enjoy good food and service at affordable prices. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,081 customers.

Restaurant HOKU is another great restaurant option for budget travelers in Helsinki. This restaurant serves a variety of delicious and savory meals at low prices and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 966 customers.

After a lovely dinner at one of the best places to eat in Helsinki, visit one of the most popular drinking spots in the city. Relax, grab a drink or two, chat with friendly locals, and enjoy the rest of your evening in Helsinki.

Liberty or Death is a fantastic bar many locals in Helsinki recognize. This popular bar is an excellent place to unwind after a busy day and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 685 customers.

Raise your glass and savor every moment of your cheap holiday experience in Finland!

It’s soon time to say goodbye to Finland as your road trip vacation is about to end. Day 3 is your departure day and your last chance to capture the beauty of Helsinki.

Depending on how much time you have before your flight back home, we recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing to make the most of your cheap holiday experience in Finland.

If you'd rather pass time visiting some attractions, this is your chance to go to places you may not have had the chance to explore yet.

One fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Helsinki is the remarkable Kauppatori. This market square and popular place of interest has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 25,097 visitors.

If you have an appetite for one last delicious meal in Helsinki, consider a top-rated restaurant like Restaurant Savotta. This restaurant has a menu of appetizing and affordable meals and is rated at an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,076 customers.

Ravintola Nerone is an excellent alternative if you feel like eating something else. This restaurant serves a variety of savory and budget-friendly dishes and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 951 customers.

Another popular restaurant you could check out is Restaurant Merimakasiini. Rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 992 customers, this restaurant is a great place to enjoy meals that will remind you of Finland and your fun memories in Helsinki.

You’ll then say farewell to Helsinki and begin your journey home. You’ll leave filled with unforgettable memories from your terrific and affordable travel experiences in Finland!