Reykjavik prices

BACKPACKER INDEX: US$68.43

1000 ISK = 8.34 USD

Reykjavik hotel prices

Hotel type

Price(USD)

Hostel bed

20.02 - 29.19

30.03 - 75.06

66.72 - 133.44

91.74 - 216.85

108.42 - 383.65

hotel seasons

Hotels in Reykjavik generally consider the period between May and September to be the high season, though prices can be even higher in June and July. Many hotels drop their prices significantly during the rest of the year, so if the midnight sun isn’t important to you then you can save money coming between October and April.

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Attractions
Transportation
Food

Reykjavik is famously expensive, although it’s gotten a bit better since the 2008 currency crisis. Still, nearly everything you will want to do will cost more than almost anywhere else in Europe, or on the planet for that matter.

Hotels in Reykjavik can actually be reasonably priced if you shop early to find a good deal, or if you come outside of the main tourist season in summer. There are a few hostels in Reykjavik as well, which can keep from exploding your budget. Take note of the fact that most of the cheaper hotels and hostels are actually some distance from the city proper, so they may not be ideal even if they are cheap.

Food is quite expensive, as is any kind of alcohol. Think about the duty free shop on your way in and start off in your hotel room.

Most people only stay in the city for a day or two and then they circle the island in a bus or a rental car. Once outside Reykjavik prices do ease a bit, but the whole experience is so amazing that it’s hard to feel bad if you can afford it somehow.

Reykjavik attraction prices

Location	Description	Type	Price(USD)
Blue Lagoon geothermal spa	Iceland's most popular attraction is this spa located closer to the airport, so you have to get out there by bus or car.	low season	42.54
Blue Lagoon geothermal spa		hi season	56.71
National Museum of Iceland	This museum also has good views of the city.	adults	8.34
		seniors	4.17
		under 18	0.00
Whale watching boat trip	These 3-hour excursions take you out to see whales and dolphins.	adults	58.38

Reykjavik Transportation prices

	Price range (USD)
Taxi from airport to city center	108.42 - 125.10
FlyBus from airport to city center	16.26
3km taxi ride in Reykjavik	10.01 - 15.85
Bus ride in Reykjavik	2.92
One day bus pass	5.84
Weekly car rental (high season)	308.59 - 625.52

Reykjavik food and drink prices

Food type		Price (USD)
Budget breakfast	Breakfast will likely be included with your hotel. If not fast food is your best budget option.	4.17 - 10.01
Budget lunch	Hot dogs are excellent, fairly cheap, and abundant in Reykjavik, but other casual choices are there.	4.17 - 10.01
Budget dinner	If you want a proper sit-down meal the Icelandic cuisine tends to be pricey. Thai and other international options are cheaper.	8.34 - 16.68
Beer (pint)	Unless the exchange rate goes crazy again, beer prices are reasonable for tourists.	5.00 - 7.51
Pizza for one	Many places serve really good small pizzas that are worthwhile.	8.34 - 12.51

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Reykjavik facts

Population	120,000
Metro area	200,000
Time zone	UTC+0
Currency	Iceland kronur
Airports	Keflavík International Airport (KEF)

Avg temps & precip

english metric	Hi F	Lo F	Precip Inch
Jan	35	27	3.0
Feb	37	28	2.8
Mar	38	28	3.2
Apr	42	33	2.3
May	49	39	1.7
Jun	53	44	2.0
Jul	56	47	2.0
Aug	55	46	2.4
Sep	50	41	2.6
Oct	44	36	2.4
Nov	38	30	2.9
Dec	36	27	3.1

Weather Advice

Even though winter temperatures in Reykjavík aren’t nearly as cold as most people would expect for a place near the Arctic Circle, it’s still not a good time to come. It can be very windy and the days are very short, even if you don’t get great snow pile-ups. Summer is the best time to come, of course, with warm days and reasonable nights. Spring and fall are fine as long as you are dressed properly.