Choose the size of the rental car to match the job
The passenger car classes differ from each other above all in load space and driving comfort. A small rental car is enough for driving in town, while for longer journeys a mid-size class or an estate is the better choice. You always book a size class, so you know what you are getting even when the individual model changes.
Passenger car classes in our fleet
- Small city car – the smallest and most nimble in our fleet, the easiest to park in tight spaces.
- Small passenger car – a hybrid option for city driving, with a little more comfort.
- Mid-size car – for commutes and journeys with several people.
- Estate and large estate – when you are carrying a lot.
- Small SUV and mid-size SUV – a higher seating position and more ground clearance.
A small or a large rental car?
Choose the size class according to luggage and the number of passengers. For city driving and two people a small car is enough, and it is the easiest to park. For four people with luggage a mid-size car is more comfortable, and when there is a lot to carry the long load space of an estate makes the difference. The exact details of each class, including the load volumes stated by the manufacturer, are on the class page and in the booking system once you have chosen a pick-up time.
The most common reasons for renting a car in Helsinki
Passenger cars are most often rented for work trips where public transport does not fit the route, weekend cottage trips, visits to relatives and situations where your own car is being serviced. Many people also rent when living in the city without a car has worked fine, but one particular week calls for more flexibility – during a renovation, a move or the holiday season, for example.
How to rent a passenger car in Pasila
- Choose the pick-up location and the pick-up and return times.
- Compare the size classes and pick a suitable one.
- Add any extras you need.
- Fill in your details, accept the rental terms and confirm the booking.
Picking up in Pasila – close to the station
You collect the car from our office at Ratapihantie 11. Pasila station and Tripla are a few minutes away on foot, so you can pick up the rental car straight off the train. If this is your first time renting, we recommend our guide on renting a car for the first time, and the directions are on the office page.
Load space by class
Below are the load volumes of the example models in each class, as stated by the manufacturers. A comparable car of the same class may also be supplied, so the figures are indicative.
| Size class | Load space | Rear seats folded |
|---|---|---|
| Small passenger car | 286 l | 935 l |
| Small SUV | 320–397 l | – |
| Small city car | 352 l | 1,165 l |
| Mid-size SUV | 390–473 l | – |
| Mid-size car | 471 l | 1,291 l |
| Estate | 625 l | 1,694 l |
| Large estate | up to 640 l | up to 1,700 l |
How long can I rent a passenger car for?
The rental period can be a single day just as easily as several weeks. A short rental suits errands and day trips, a weekend rental cottage trips and visits. If the need stretches beyond a month, take a look at long-term car rental, where the duration and the terms are agreed in one go.
What a passenger car rental includes
The car is handed over serviced and ready to drive, and during the winter season it has winter tyres. Comprehensive insurance is included in the rental, and the excess can be reduced with extra cover. The renter pays for fuel, and the car is returned as agreed in the same condition. Check the car together with us at pick-up – we note down any scratches so that the return runs without any disagreement. All the terms: rental terms.
All the size classes and their details are on the Rental Cars page.
