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You're Going to Love Tórshavn

With 13,200 inhabitants, Tórshavn is the most populous city in the Faroe Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tórshavn has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Tórshavn

Tours

Guided Tours & Activities

The Faroe Islands with a local guide

Fishing by boat in Faroe Islands - take a fishing trip from Tórshavn

Tórshavn in December

Estimated hotel price

$85

1 night at 3-star hotel

$85

1 night at 3-star hotel

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 17 miles from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Tórshavn is to pick up a car rental from Sørvágur, which is about 18 miles from Tórshavn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Sørvágur.

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 17 miles from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 12h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Tórshavn is to pick up a car rental from Sørvágur, which is about 18 miles from Tórshavn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Sørvágur.

Airports near Tórshavn

FAESørvágur Vágar

Airlines serving Tórshavn

Good (1,334 reviews)

Good (1,446 reviews)

Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,349 reviews)

Good (1,069 reviews)

Good (1,275 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,292 reviews)

Good (487 reviews)

Atlantic Airways

Excellent (15 reviews)

Excellent (49 reviews)

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Where to stay in popular areas of Tórshavn

Most booked hotels in Tórshavn

Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands

4 stars

Excellent (8.9, 604 reviews)

$146+

Hotel Hafnia

4 stars

Excellent (8.8, 973 reviews)

$134+

Hotel Føroyar

4 stars

Excellent (8.5, 851 reviews)

$140+

Hotel Torshavn

3 stars

Good (7.3, 592 reviews)

$129+

Renting a car in Tórshavn costs $121 per day, on average, or $484 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Sørvágur Vágar.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tórshavn, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Tórshavn costs $121 per day, on average, or $484 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Sørvágur Vágar.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tórshavn, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.

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