Rent a Car in Downtown Lahti

Rent a car directly at Lahti train station and continue your journey smoothly without detours – perfect if you arrive on a fast train from Helsinki Central Station in just under 45 minutes. The station has 8 rental companies, making it one of the best-equipped rental locations in the region. From here you're quickly out on E75 heading north or south.

Lahti train station is located on Rautatienkatu, just 1.5 km north of the city center and Lake Vesijärvi. Rental offices are located in and around the station building, making the transition from train to car extremely smooth. Lahti ski stadium and ski jumps are 3 km northwest of the station.

Book your rental car in advance during major ski competitions like FIS World Cup events in Lahti – the station is then crowded with travelers. The station area has short-term parking directly outside for quick car pickup. Drive toward Heinola along National Route 5 (about 40 km) for a scenic stop at Kymijoki.

How close are the rental offices to the station? Most of the 8 rental companies are located in immediate proximity to the station building, within 100–200 m. Can I drop off the car at another location?

Yes, most major rental companies offer one-way rentals, for example pick up in Lahti and drop off in Helsinki or Tampere. Is it easy to continue toward Jyväskylä from Lahti station? Absolutely – National Route 4 heading north toward Jyväskylä (about 150 km, 1.5 hours) is directly accessible from the station area via Vesijärvenkatu.

We compare prices from all major providers at Lahti Train Station so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.