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

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.

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When to visit Grindavik

Grindavik in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 1229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grindavik in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 1229
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 28h 10m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Nordic Car Rental, 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 28h 10m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Nordic Car Rental, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Grindavik

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Grindavik

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Grindavik

Average rates range from around AED 641 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 6,401 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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 644+
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Konvin Hotel by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 397+
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Hiring a car in Grindavik

Expect to pay AED 8.63 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 AED 103.56 and AED 138.08.

Expect to pay AED 8.63 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 AED 103.56 and AED 138.08.