Grindavik travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grindavik

With a population of 2,856, Grindavik is the largest city in Southern Peninsula, Iceland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Grindavik has to offer.

When to visit Grindavik

Grindavik in October
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grindavik in October
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Grindavik

Plane

When flying to Grindavik, you’ll arrive at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport (KEF), which is located 18 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Grindavik is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 41 km from Grindavik. You’ll find branches of Fair Car and Ice Rental 4x4, among others, in Reykjavik.

Plane

When flying to Grindavik, you’ll arrive at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport (KEF), which is located 18 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Grindavik is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 41 km from Grindavik. You’ll find branches of Fair Car and Ice Rental 4x4, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Grindavik

Airlines serving Grindavik

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,794 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,588 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,450 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around $229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,527 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grindavik

Most booked hotels in Grindavik

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 195 reviews)
$1,527+
Start Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3896 reviews)
$68+
Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2560 reviews)
$192+
Airport Hotel Aurora Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 13052 reviews)
$210+
BB Hótel, Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 7467 reviews)
$125+
Bank Guesthouse By Kef Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2194 reviews)
$103+

Renting a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay $8.52 per gallon in Grindavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $102.21 and $136.27.

Expect to pay $8.52 per gallon in Grindavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $102.21 and $136.27.