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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$336
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grindavik in March
Estimated hotel price
$336
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 Payless 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 Payless and Ice Rental 4x4, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Grindavik

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Grindavik

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,979 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,304 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,095 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,015 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around $213 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,821 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grindavik

Most booked hotels in Grindavik

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The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 238 reviews)
$1,821+
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Harbour View Cottages Grindavik
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1448 reviews)
$212+
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Reykjanes Guesthouse
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 817 reviews)
$131+
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Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1395 reviews)
$186+
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Start Keflavík Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3943 reviews)
$141+
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Northern Light Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1942 reviews)
$355+
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Renting a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay $9.39 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 $112.65 and $150.21.

Expect to pay $9.39 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 $112.65 and $150.21.

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