Reykjavik travel guide
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You're Going to Love Reykjavik
With 118,918 inhabitants, Reykjavik is the most populous city in Iceland. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Reykjavik has to offer.
Where to Eat in Reykjavik
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ísafold Restaurant (Tingholtsstrati 5) and Bryggjan Brugghús (Grandagarður 8) are great picks.
When to visit Reykjavik
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Reykjavik in July, when the average temperature is 11 °C, and the highest can go up to 12 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Reykjavik, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Reykjavik
Plane
Reykjavik is served by 2 airports: Reykjavik Domestic (RKV) and Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport (KEF). The closest to the city centre of Reykjavik is Reykjavik Domestic, which is located 2 km from the city centre. Further away is Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport, 37 km from the centre of Reykjavik.
Car
Another option to get to Reykjavik is to pick up a car hire from Keflavik, which is about 34 km from Reykjavik. You’ll find branches of NextCar and Europcar, among others, in Keflavik.
Airlines serving Reykjavik
Where to stay in Reykjavik
From 5-star hotels such as the The Reykjavik Edition to great affordable options like the Hotel Orkin, Reykjavik offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $489 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Freyja Guesthouse & Suites and Blue House B&B. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Reykjavik, with prices from $35 to $817 per night. Miðborg is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Reykjavik are about 12% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Miðborg - In Reykjavik’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Guesthouse Galtafell, Guesthouse Sunna and Kvosin Downtown Hotel.
Hlíðar - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Fosshotel Lind, Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel and Midgardur by Center Hotels. The average nightly price for a double room in Hlíðar is $64.
Háaleiti og Bústaðir - Hilton Reykjavik Nordica, Hotel Lotus and Hotel Island have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Háaleiti og Bústaðir will cost you about $195 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reykjavik
Most booked hotels in Reykjavik
Hiring a car in Reykjavik
Hiring a car in Reykjavik costs $93 per day, on average, or $279 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Reykjavik is the Fair Car branch at Njarðarbraut 11, which is 37 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $3.42 per litre in Reykjavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.96 and $54.61. Compact (Hyundai Tucson or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Reykjavik, while also 92% cheaper than other types, on average.