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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$663
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grindavik in January
Estimated hotel price
$663
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. The shortest flight to Grindavik from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 35m.

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 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 18 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Grindavik from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 35m.

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 Ice Rental 4x4 and Fair Car, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Grindavik

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Grindavik

Lufthansa
Good (8,239 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,236 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,669 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,997 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,696 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,616 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,978 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around $460 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $2,751 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)
$362+
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Konvin Hotel by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$275+
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Hotel Keflavik by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$305+
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Hiring a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.25 and $59.00.

Expect to pay $3.69 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 $44.25 and $59.00.