SIXT Car Rental at Helsinki Airport

Sixt car rental desk can be found in the corridor connecting the two terminal buildings at Helsinki Airport. Sixt rental returns are handled a parking lot P3B, where rental cars have designated parking spaces. Customers should leave the keys and documents in the vehicle, from where the service team will retrieve them.

Customers wishing to make an advance reservation or an enquiry can contact Sixt Helsinki Airport online at the company's official website at www.sixt.com or by telephone on tel +358 200 111 222.

The rental station at the airport is open from Mondays to Fridays 08.00 am to midnight and on Saturdays from 09.00 am to 07.00 pm. The Sunday opening times run from 12.00 noon to midnight.

Sixt offers an out-of-hours service at some rental locations like Helsinki for example, but customers should note this service incurs an additional charge of EUR 32.52 plus VAT, which is added to the overall car rental fee.

The rates quoted online include unlimited free kilometers, third party insurance, loss damage waiver, vehicle licence fee and airport premium location fee included.

Sixt Helsinki Vantaa Airport can provide choices from the Mini range that include the Smart Fortwo, a vehicle that can be rented by drivers just 19-years-old. For those balmy summer days spent at Helsinki's ample supply of beaches there is the Smart Fortwo cabriolet version, a popular choice for young couples staying mainly within the city limits of Helsinki.

Economy and Compact class vehicles such as the Citroen C1 or Peugeot 207 offer more comfort and more space for luggage. Typically seating up to 4 passengers and accommodating at least 2 suitcases, these cars are easy to drive, low in fuel consumption and great to try out on short trips into the nearest wilderness surrounding Helsinki.

Business travelers have very different requirements. Sixt Helsinki Airport can offer cars like the Mercedes Benz A-class or the Citroen C4 limousine, which seat up to 5 people and accommodate two large suitcases in the boot.

Camping or fishing trips usually come with lots of outdoor paraphernalia - and families always need more space for luggage! Sixt car hire Helsinki Airport provides spacious choices like the Skoda Octavia, Peugeot 508, Toyota Avensis or Peugeot 308 station wagons for great comfort and plenty of space for suitcases, bags, inflatable sharks and fishing equipment.

SUV's are great for driving in more rugged terrain and Sixt can offer the Nissan X-Trail and the Nissan Qashqai+2, which seats up to 7 passengers. To hire either one of these SUV's drivers must be at least 21-years-old and must have held a driving license for a minimum of one full year prior to the first day of car rental.

For even more passenger seating there are vehicles like the Ford Galaxy or the Dodge Journey. Popular choices like vans and SUV's must be reserved at least 48 hours prior to the day of arrival to avoid disappointment.

Sixt is just one of many rental car providers at Helsinki Airport.

The Nuuksio National Park is Helsinki's closest wilderness and wildlife sanctuary. The tourist office has many guided tours available that take visitors on a four hour adventure, which includes travelling time from Helsinki.

Some tour operators offer campsite cookery classes or treks through the forest followed by a visit to the sauna - that most endearing of all Finnish inventions. Others take visitors on bird watching tours or to join traditional folklore dancers and entertainers in a "bear hunt", where the "bear" is guaranteed to have as much fun as the visitors will!

For more information about Sixt car hire Helsinki Airport, please visit the company's website at www.sixt.com.