--- title: "Blog — Tips for Car Rental, Insurance, and Trips | MAV" description: "The MAV Blog: expert tips on car rental, insurance, vans, winter driving, and road trips starting from Kuopio." lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://www.mav.fi/#organization", "name": "MAV Autovuokraamo", "alternateName": "Männistön Autovuokraus", "legalName": "Saletek Oy", "url": "https://www.mav.fi/", "logo": "https://www.mav.fi/og-mav-autovuokraamo-kuopio.jpg", "image": "https://www.mav.fi/og-mav-autovuokraamo-kuopio.jpg", "foundingDate": "1983", "vatID": "FI21144919", "taxID": "2114491-9", "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/mav_autovuokraamo/", "https://www.facebook.com/mavautovuokraamo" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://www.mav.fi/#website", "url": "https://www.mav.fi/", "name": "MAV Autovuokraamo", "publisher": { "@id": "https://www.mav.fi/#organization" }, "inLanguage": [ "fi-FI", "en", "de", "fr", "sv" ] }, { "@type": [ "LocalBusiness", "AutoRental", "CarRental" ], "@id": "https://www.mav.fi/#niirala", "name": "MAV Autovuokraamo — Niirala", "parentOrganization": { "@id": "https://www.mav.fi/#organization" }, "url": "https://www.mav.fi/noutopisteet", "image": "https://www.mav.fi/og-mav-autovuokraamo-kuopio.jpg", "telephone": "+358172616796", "email": "kuopio@mav.fi", "priceRange": "€€", "currenciesAccepted": "EUR", "paymentAccepted": "Cash, Credit Card, Debit Card", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Niiralankatu 26", "postalCode": "70600", "addressLocality": "Kuopio", "addressRegion": "Pohjois-Savo", "addressCountry": "FI" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 62.8943, "longitude": 27.6554 }, "openingHoursSpecification": [ { "@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "dayOfWeek": [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday" ], "opens": "08:00", "closes": "17:00" }, { "@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "dayOfWeek": "Saturday", "opens": "09:00", "closes": "13:00" } ], "areaServed": [ { "@type": "City", "name": "Kuopio" }, { "@type": "AdministrativeArea", "name": "Pohjois-Savo" } ], "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/mav_autovuokraamo/", "https://www.facebook.com/mavautovuokraamo" ] }, { "@type": [ "LocalBusiness", "AutoRental", "CarRental" ], "@id": "https://www.mav.fi/#mannisto", "name": "MAV Autovuokraamo — Männistö", "parentOrganization": { "@id": "https://www.mav.fi/#organization" }, "url": "https://www.mav.fi/noutopisteet", "image": "https://www.mav.fi/og-mav-autovuokraamo-kuopio.jpg", "telephone": "+358172616796", "email": "kuopio@mav.fi", "priceRange": "€€", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Tapionkatu 12", "postalCode": "70500", "addressLocality": "Kuopio", "addressRegion": "Pohjois-Savo", "addressCountry": "FI" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 62.8987093, "longitude": 27.7073126 }, "openingHoursSpecification": [ { "@type": "OpeningHoursSpecification", "dayOfWeek": [ "Monday", "Tuesday", "Wednesday", "Thursday", "Friday" ], "opens": "09:00", "closes": "17:00" } ] } ] } --- [MAV. fi](/en) [Home](/en)[Passenger Cars](/en/henkiloautot)[Minibuses](/en/tila-autot)[Vans](/en/pakettiautot)[Pickup Locations](/en/noutopisteet)[Blog](/en/blogi)[Contact](/en/yhteystiedot) [017 261 6796](tel:+358172616796)EN [Book a car](https://rowly.online/mav-fi/) EN [Home](/en)[Passenger Cars](/en/henkiloautot)[Minibuses](/en/tila-autot)[Vans](/en/pakettiautot)[Pickup Locations](/en/noutopisteet)[Blog](/en/blogi)[Contact](/en/yhteystiedot)[Book a car](https://rowly.online/mav-fi/) Blog # Tips, Comparisons, and Guides Practical articles about renting, insurance, vans, and travel—written by the MAV team. AllRentalInsuranceTripsVansWinter DrivingMinibuses [ ![Car Rental in Kuopio — Your Complete Guide for 2026](/assets/blog-vuokraus-6Ulo8_1x.webp)Featured · Rental 12 April 2026 • 8 min read ## Car Rental in Kuopio — Your Complete Guide for 2026 This guide will make you a smarter car renter. Learn everything essential about car rental in Kuopio: from prices and insurance to the best saving tips and avoiding common mistakes. Read article ](/en/blogi/auton-vuokraus-kuopio-opas) [ ![Rental Car Insurance — What It Covers and When You Need Extra Protection](/assets/blog-vakuutus-C8xKoM7T.webp)Insurance 8 April 2026 • 7 min ### Rental Car Insurance — What It Covers and When You Need Extra Protection Is car rental insurance Greek to you? No worries. In this guide, we'll explain everything about rental car insurance and excess in plain language, so you can enjoy your trip with peace of mind. ](/en/blogi/vakuutukset-vuokra-autossa)[ ![Van Rental for Moving in Kuopio — How to Succeed](/assets/blog-paketti-Dm7csjme.webp)Vans 4 April 2026 • 7 min ### Van Rental for Moving in Kuopio — How to Succeed Moving is ahead? This guide helps you choose the right-sized moving van in Kuopio, load it smartly, and drive safely to your destination. ](/en/blogi/pakettiauton-vuokraus-muutto)[ ![Road Trip with a Rental Car in Finland — Best Routes and Tips](/assets/blog-reissut-Bd4LjZ6x.webp)Trips 28 March 2026 • 9 min ### Road Trip with a Rental Car in Finland — Best Routes and Tips Dreaming of an unforgettable road trip in Finland? Our comprehensive guide helps you plan the perfect journey with a rental car from Kuopio. ](/en/blogi/roadtrip-vuokra-autolla-suomessa)[ ![Winter Driving with a Rental Car — Safely in Winter Conditions](/assets/blog-talvi-CTVDr75F.webp)Winter Driving 20 March 2026 • 8 min ### Winter Driving with a Rental Car — Safely in Winter Conditions Planning car rental for winter? This guide helps you navigate Finnish winter safely and confidently, from tires to driving technique. ](/en/blogi/talviajo-vuokra-autolla)[ ![Minivan Rental for Group Travel — for 7–9 People from Kuopio](/assets/blog-tila-BfEzYQ7p.webp)Minibuses 12 March 2026 • 8 min ### Minivan Rental for Group Travel — for 7–9 People from Kuopio Planning a trip with a group of 7-9 people in the Kuopio region? 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