Traveling to Iceland

Discover Iceland

Breath-taking landscapes and cosmopolitan cool, it’s not hard to see why Iceland is ever-growing as a must-see destination. Here are our tips on everything you need to know.

Money

The currency of Iceland is the króna (the plural is krónur), which due to inflation is no longer broken down into its sub units of aurar.

It’s also worth noting that Iceland uses a comma instead of a decimal sign, meaning that if you see ‘12,000’ written on a price, it actually means 12 and not twelve thousand, which would instead be written as 12 000 or 12.000.

One US dollar is currently worth krónur.

Here’s how much you can expect to spend in Iceland, with prices in British pounds:

Inexpensive meal for one – $14	Bottle of water – $1.40	0.5 litre beer – $7
Mid-range restaurant meal for one – $35	Cappuccino – $3.50	Local bus ticket – $2.80

Traveling around Iceland

By car

The most convenient and flexible way to get around Iceland is by car and it’s best to hire one if you want to explore the island with ease. Rental prices can be fairly expensive, coming in at around 4 000 kr per day for a two wheel drive vehicle, and 12 000 per day for a four-wheel drive vehicle. Driving in Iceland is on the right hand side of the road and petrol stations are generally open 24 hours a day. The roads in Iceland are high quality, but it’s worth being prepared for the sometimes wild terrain and weather conditions, as well as familiarizing yourself with Icelandic road signs.

By bus

For long journeys, head to the BSI bus station in Reykjavik. Be advised though that these buses only travel once or twice a day, and that an internal flight is often cheaper. Around Reykjavik, the Strætó bs bus costs around 350 kr for a single fare, 700 kr for a day pass and 1 700 kr for a three day pass.

By taxi

Taxi prices start at around 660 kr, and are around 260 kr for every km.