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 11 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Grindavik is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 26 miles 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 11 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Grindavik is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 26 miles 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 (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,451 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 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 $1,529 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)
$1,529+
Start Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3887 reviews)
$68+
Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2554 reviews)
$191+
Airport Hotel Aurora Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 13031 reviews)
$206+
BB Hótel, Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 7452 reviews)
$124+
Bank Guesthouse By Kef Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2189 reviews)
$101+

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.