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. Grindavik deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Grindavik

Grindavik in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 212
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grindavik in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 212
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 centre

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 Fair Car and Sixt, 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 centre

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 Fair Car and Sixt, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Grindavik

Airlines serving Grindavik

Lufthansa
Good (4,649 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,559 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,448 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around C$ 313 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 2,091 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grindavik

Most booked hotels in Grindavik

Start Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
Airport Hotel Aurora Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 280+
BB Hótel, Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
Northern Light Inn
3 stars
Excellent (10, Excellent reviews)
C$ 457+
Guesthouse Borg
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 205+

Renting a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay C$ 3.08 per litre in Grindavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.91 and C$ 49.22.

Expect to pay C$ 3.08 per litre in Grindavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 36.91 and C$ 49.22.