Electric scooter in Finland: the rules and costs for tourists
An electric scooter is called a sähköpotkulauta in Finland. In several Finnish cities, tourists can explore the city on an electric scooter. In most cases, this involves using a share scooter.
Find out here what rules apply to using an electric scooter, how to use it and what the costs are.
What are the rules for using an e-scooter in Finland?
As a driver of an electric scooter in Finland, you follow the same traffic signs as cyclists. In addition, you need to take into account the following conditions:
- There is no minimum age set for using an e-scooter (note that some local rental companies apply a minimum age of 18);
- It is not compulsory to hold a driving licence;
- The use of a helmet is not compulsory but recommended;
- You should use the cycle path and otherwise the carriageway;
- You are not allowed to drive on the pavement. Children under 12 and drivers with e-scooters that have a maximum speed of 15 km/h are allowed to ride at a walking pace on the pavement;
- It is forbidden to use your phone while driving;
- It is not allowed to participate in traffic with more than 0.5 promille.
How to use an e-scooter in Finland as a tourist?
Tourists can use a sharing scooter in Finland with the help of a mobile app. Here’s how it works:
Which shared-scooter providers operate in Finland?
Each city or municipality has its own agreements with shared-scooter providers. The largest providers in Finland are:
| City | Provider |
| Espoo | Voi |
| Helsinki | Lime, Tier, Voi |
| Jyväskylä | Tier |
| Lahti | Tier |
| Tampere | Tier, Voi |
| Turku | Tier, Voi |
| Vaasa | Tier |
| Vantaa | Tier |
What are the costs?
Each provider charges its own rate. However, the costs are structured in the same way for all providers. You pay a starting rate to unlock the scooter. You then pay a rate per minute.
On average, you pay £0.86for unlocking. Then you pay £0.13 per minute for using it. Do you take a 15-minute ride? Then you’ll pay around £2.80 for this.
Tip: take advantage of free rides
Want to get even cheaper on the road with an electric scooter? Many providers allow users to share a personal referral code. You can find these personal codes in the mobile app and share them with others.
As soon as someone else enters your code into their app, you both benefit from free rides. This works as follows:
Example: Tier app