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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$335
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grindavik in November
Estimated hotel price
$335
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 Boston and takes around 5h 10m.

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 Payless 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 Boston and takes around 5h 10m.

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 Payless and Fair Car, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Grindavik

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Grindavik

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,450 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,744 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grindavik

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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 241 reviews)
$1,744+
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Harbour View Cottages Grindavik
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1479 reviews)
$185+
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Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1404 reviews)
$191+
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Reykjanes Apartments
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 834 reviews)
$76+
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Start Keflavík Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4007 reviews)
$135+
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Northern Light Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1980 reviews)
$285+
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Renting a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay $8.90 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 $106.75 and $142.33.

Expect to pay $8.90 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 $106.75 and $142.33.