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How to get there
Where to stay
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Grindavik travel guide

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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. Grindavik deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Grindavik

Grindavik in January
Estimated hotel price
$324
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grindavik in January
Estimated hotel price
$324
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. The shortest flight to Grindavik from the United States departs from Raleigh and takes around 6h 05m.

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 Budget and Fair Car, 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. The shortest flight to Grindavik from the United States departs from Raleigh and takes around 6h 05m.

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 Budget and Fair Car, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Grindavik

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Grindavik

Lufthansa
Good (8,221 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,223 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,073 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,470 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,660 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,601 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,387 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,352 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around $266 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,763 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grindavik

Most booked hotels in Grindavik

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Grindavik Guesthouse self check in & out
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1241 reviews)
$102+
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Harbour View Cottages Grindavik
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1631 reviews)
$231+
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Northern Light Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2073 reviews)
$376+
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Reykjanes Guesthouse
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 942 reviews)
$127+
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Start Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4279 reviews)
$137+
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Airport Hotel Aurora Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 11675 reviews)
$207+
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Renting a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay $7.68 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 $92.21 and $122.95.

Expect to pay $7.68 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 $92.21 and $122.95.