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 11 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Grindavik is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 26 miles 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 11 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Grindavik is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 26 miles from Grindavik. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Ice Rental 4x4, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Grindavik

Airlines serving Grindavik

Lufthansa
Good (4,682 reviews)
KLM
Good (840 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,018 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (805 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,772 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,574 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,775 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, 196 reviews)
$1,775+
Guesthouse Grund
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 331 reviews)
$117+
Start Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4021 reviews)
$73+
Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2623 reviews)
$229+
Airport Hotel Aurora Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 13362 reviews)
$294+
BB Hótel, Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 7903 reviews)
$189+

Renting a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30.

Expect to pay $8.71 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 $104.48 and $139.30.