With an airport on the edge of town and a train station in the city centre, Oulu is well connected to the rest of Finland and indeed the world. Once in Oulu, there are taxi s and an extensive bus network. No matter what your budget, there s somewhere for you to stay in Oulu. There are hotels in every price range and a camping ground in the wonderful Nallikari beach area. To find out more about places to stay in Oulu, try the page Hotels in Oulu .
Plugs are the two-pin continental size.
You can exchange foreign currency and traveler's cheques in all banks in the city centre. Banks are open from 10am 4.30pm on weekdays and closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Credit cards such as American Express, Diner's Club, Eurocard, Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, department stores and even some taxis. Stamped mail can be dropped in yellow mail boxes for collection. Stamps are available at post offices, bookstores and kiosks.