Finland travel details
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Finland has a population of 5M with main currency as Euro. The languages spoken are Finnish. Finland travel safety advice is Exercise normal safety precautions. Automatic teller machines are common in Finland. Tipping is usually not expected in Finland. Internet speed in Finland is on average 16.6 Mbps.In Finland you drive on the right side.
Finland travel advice
⬤ Exercise normal safety precautions
We continue to advise exercise normal safety precautions in Finland. All land border crossings with Russia are closed indefinitely (see 'Travel)'.
We advise:
Exercise normal safety precautions in Finland.
Issue Date : Apr 11, 2024
Finland weather
Finland essential details
Plugs
Finland uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type F.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Finnish
Money in Finland
Currencies
Finland uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.
Cards
Widely accepted Credit cards are widely accepted within Finland (at hotels, shops, and restaurants, travel agencies, car-rental agencies etc.). Visa, MasterCard and Maestro are the most widely accepted. American Express is less common. Diners Club is pretty rare. Discover, JCB, UnionPay and RuPay are unknown.
ATM
Automatic teller machines are common in Finland. You can usually find them in both large & small cities.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Tipping
Not expected, but can leave extra tip Tipping is usually not expected in Finland. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts always include a service charge.
Internet in Finland
Internet
Internet speed in Finland is on average 16.6 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Finland is very high. Most hotels, hostels, cafes, restaurants and bars have it.
Phones
You can buy a SIM card for about €16.82, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: DNA, Elisa or Telia. Finland uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Finland upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Calling
To call Finland, dial +, then 358 (the country code for Finland), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Finland, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 13 .
Finland travel details
Driving in Finland
Road rules
In Finland you drive on the right side. Most cars have manual transmission (stick). Unless otherwise posted, the speed limits for cars and motorcycles are as follows: 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on motorways, 100-120 km/h (62-74 mph) on expressways, 50 km/h (31 mph) in all built-up areas and 80-100 km/h (49-62 mph) on undivided highways. Right turn on red lights is strictly forbidden unless an additional green semaphore arrow allows it. It is illegal to drive with blood alcohol content higher than 0.05%.
On the road
Road assistance is available at 0100 2400 (Falck). For general news on Finland's traffic use Finnish Transport Agency. Most popular petrol stations in Finland are Neste Oil, St1, ABC, Shell, Teboil, Neste, ABC Chain and SEO. Petrol (unleaded) gas options are called lyijytön bensiini or Lyijytön bensiini (95/98). Petrol costs about €1.43 per liter.Diesel option is called Diesel.
Emergecy
Universal
911
Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire department
911
Finland map
Finland visa advice
If you're considering exploring Finland beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Finland transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Finland, understanding Finland Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.