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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Grindavik has to offer.

When to visit Grindavik

Grindavik in October
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grindavik in October
Estimated hotel price
$62
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 center.

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 Sixt and Ice Rental 4x4, 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 center.

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 Sixt and Ice Rental 4x4, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Grindavik

Airlines serving Grindavik

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,959 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,941 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,727 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around $229 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,577 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grindavik

Most booked hotels in Grindavik

The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 197 reviews)
$1,577+
Guesthouse Grund
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 331 reviews)
$117+
Start Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 3983 reviews)
$72+
Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2602 reviews)
$229+
Airport Hotel Aurora Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 13249 reviews)
$263+
BB Hótel, Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 7749 reviews)
$162+

Renting a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay $8.63 per gallon in Grindavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $103.57 and $138.09.

Expect to pay $8.63 per gallon in Grindavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $103.57 and $138.09.