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

Grindavik travel guide

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With a population of 2,856, Grindavik is the largest city in Southern Peninsula, Iceland by the number of inhabitants.

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When to visit Grindavik

Grindavik in November
Estimated hotel price
$584
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grindavik in November
Estimated hotel price
$584
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 centre. The shortest flight to Grindavik from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Grindavik is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 26 miles from Grindavik. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Fair Car, 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 centre. The shortest flight to Grindavik from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 25m.

Car

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

Airports near Grindavik

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Grindavik

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,839 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,363 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,293 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,907 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,527 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,867 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,143 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around $371 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $3,172 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grindavik

Most booked hotels in Grindavik

Park Inn By Radisson Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$321+
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Airport Hotel Aurora Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$344+
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Konvin Hotel by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Hotel Keflavik by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$246+
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Hiring a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.85 and $47.80.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.85 and $47.80.