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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grindavik to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Grindavik

Grindavik in December
Estimated hotel price
$235
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grindavik in December
Estimated hotel price
$235
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 hire from Reykjavik, which is about 41 km from Grindavik. You’ll find branches of Fair Car and Europcar, 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 hire from Reykjavik, which is about 41 km from Grindavik. You’ll find branches of Fair Car and Europcar, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Grindavik

Airlines serving Grindavik

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,804 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,596 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around $347 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,316 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grindavik

Most booked hotels in Grindavik

Airport Hotel Aurora Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$326+
BB Hótel, Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$191+

Hiring a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay $3.41 per litre in Grindavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.87 and $54.49.

Expect to pay $3.41 per litre in Grindavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.87 and $54.49.