Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Hvolsvöllur travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hvolsvöllur

With a population of 902, Hvolsvöllur is a must-see destination in South, Iceland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hvolsvöllur to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hvolsvöllur

Hvolsvöllur in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hvolsvöllur in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hvolsvöllur

Plane

Although Hvolsvöllur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 93 km from Hvolsvöllur. The shortest flight to Hvolsvöllur from Canada departs from Edmonton and takes around 6h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hvolsvöllur is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 94 km from Hvolsvöllur. You’ll find branches of Fair Car and Ice Rental 4x4, among others, in Reykjavik.

Plane

Although Hvolsvöllur doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 93 km from Hvolsvöllur. The shortest flight to Hvolsvöllur from Canada departs from Edmonton and takes around 6h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hvolsvöllur is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 94 km from Hvolsvöllur. You’ll find branches of Fair Car and Ice Rental 4x4, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Hvolsvöllur

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Hvolsvöllur

Lufthansa
Good (8,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,545 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,482 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,032 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,899 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,383 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,346 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,579 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,299 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hvolsvöllur

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include South Iceland Guesthouse and Midgard Base Camp.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hvolsvöllur

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Volcano Huts Þórsmörk
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
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Renting a car in Hvolsvöllur

Expect to pay C$ 2.45 per litre in Hvolsvöllur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.40 and C$ 39.20.

Expect to pay C$ 2.45 per litre in Hvolsvöllur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.40 and C$ 39.20.