Prices for holidays in Iceland, the best hotels, when to go and what to do

How much will it cost to stay in Iceland in 2021, in particular in the Blue Lagoon? Consider the financial side of the trip on an independent path and plan a trip much more profitable than travel agencies offer. We will select cheap flights, excellent hotels with food and good reviews, find out how much groceries cost in stores and what excursions are worth booking.

Iceland is an isolated island located on the edge of Europe near the Arctic Circle. Despite the fact that the name of the country is translated as "land of ice", in winter the temperature does not drop below 0 ° C. The mild climate here was formed thanks to the Gulf Stream. Therefore, when traveling in Iceland, there is no risk of freezing.

Prices for holidays in Iceland in 2021

Most tourists come to the island during the summer. In summer, namely until the first half of August, you can get on white nights and clear days filled with sunlight. However, prices at this time are quite high both for housing, car rental, and for food. On average, the cost of a vacation in Iceland per week during this period, with a flight from Moscow for two, will cost from 240 thousand rubles.

As for the New Year and Christmas, you can spend seven days together in an ice fairy tale from 20 8720 rubles. subject to an independent trip. As for tours with excursion walks, the cost of package offers starts from 230 thousand rubles for 7 days of rest.

And for those who are interested in how much a trip to Iceland costs on their own, it is important to immediately take into account that this is a very expensive country. Going on a trip as savages and at the same time saving money will not work. Since there are very high prices, from transfers and provisions to visits to museums and exhibitions.

Ticket prices to Reykjavik

The cheapest flight to Iceland is from St. Petersburg, the cost of a round trip starts at 24,993 rubles. or through the Baltics. The flight from Riga or Vilnius is only 55 €.

From Moscow, direct round-trip flights can be found from 32,360 rubles, from Yekaterinburg to Reykjavik one way, the cost starts from 8,423 rubles, and a direct flight Krasnodar - Reykjavik starts from 12,810.

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Prices for hotels in Reykjavik

Prices for hotels in Reykjavik are not small, as mentioned earlier, this country is very expensive, including the cost of living, especially if you are looking for hotels in the city center. And yet you can find decent options where you can stay in good conditions.

• Kvosin Downtown Hotel is located in the capital of Iceland directly on the square near the parliament building and the cathedral. Within walking distance from the hotel is Lake Tjörnin and Park Eystorvdlür.

Vacationers are provided with comfortable rooms equipped with everything you need from free Wi-Fi to a coffee machine. Double junior suite per night will cost from 21,279 rubles.

• Three star hotel Phoenix (Reykjavik) has an elegant exterior and no less graceful interior. It is located in one of the most popular places for travelers, on the main street Laugavegur, where you can find many bars, restaurants and other establishments.

It offers cozy rooms, designed in a classic style, a 24/7 front desk, free parking and Internet, which is available throughout the hotel. Two nights in one of the rooms start at 28,982 rubles.

• 4 star boutique hotel Apotek Reykjavik is located in the center of the Icelandic capital in a building erected at the beginning of the twentieth century by the eminent architect Gudjoun Samuelsson.

The hotel rooms are stylishly designed and contemporary in style. They are equipped with a safe, private bathrooms, free internet, TV and more. The cost of the night starts from 9 125 rubles.

Hotels near Blue Lagoon

The Blue Lagoon is located in the southwestern part of the Reykjanes Peninsula, 38 km from the capital and is a geothermal complex that receives three hundred thousand tourists every year. Vacationers are attracted by the changing color of the lake water, rising steam and the amazing picturesque nature around.

Travelers wishing to visit Iceland are primarily interested in the question of how much a vacation in the Blue Lagoon costs. Blue Lagoon is open to visitors throughout the year. The work schedule is as follows:

• in the month of June you can visit from 9:00 to 21:00;
• from July 1 to August 15 - from 9:00 to 24:00;
• from August 16 to 30 - from 9:00 to 21:00;
• from September 1 to May 31 - from 10:00 to 20:00;
• during the New Year and Christmas holidays, the schedule may change.

The cost of entrance tickets depends on whether it is high or low season. On average, the price of a visit for an adult is from 33 euros, for teenagers from 15 euros, children accompanied by adults can enter free of charge.

Prices for hotels in the Blue Lagoon do not differ much from the cost of rooms in Reykjavik.

• In a three star hotel Northern Light Innlocated 10 minutes from the geothermal resort. For one night, you will need to pay from 20 123 rubles, this price includes a free breakfast buffet, parking and the Internet. The hotel is popular among tourists from Europe and Russia, we advise you to book rooms 2-3 months in advance.

• If you rent a hotel room Geo Hotel Grindavik, located in the center of the city of Grindavik, the cost will be lower, from about 14,992 rubles, however, it will take about 6 kilometers to get to the geothermal source.

Entertainment prices and what to do?

When planning a trip on your own, questions arise about what to see in Iceland, and which excursions to book first of all for a full horizon of the island. The main attractions of the country are its natural treasures - glaciers and geysers, the Torsmork and Landmannaleigar valleys, Godafoss waterfall, Hekla volcano, the coast of the Western Fjords and much more. Therefore, it is unlikely that you will be bored in Iceland, since all these beauties fascinate with their primordiality, power and true beauty. It will be more optimal to book excursions in Iceland in Russian, besides, the Tripster service, which is used by all tourists, is well developed here.

• An ideal excursion that will reveal to the tourist the splendor of the country is the Golden Circle route, which includes Tingveldir Park, Gullfoss waterfall, geysers and other magnificent places. The cost of the excursion is from 300 euros with a lunch of national dishes.
• Guided walks in Reykjavik start at € 200, while excursions along the south coast start at € 250 per person.

On top of that, Iceland is rich in outdoor activities, where you can enjoy adrenaline-filled boat trips, where you can watch dolphins and whales. Go on breathtaking adventurous hikes or rock climbing.

We recommend that you definitely read reviews about Iceland's holidays on tourist forums in order to find out about other excursions and entertainment, interesting places in addition to hiking trails, as well as collect information on how to prepare for them, and what to take with you on a trip.

The cost of food and meals in a cafe

• Approximate rate: 10 Icelandic kronor (ISK) is equal to 6 rubles.

One of the important items of expenditure is food, so about 25 euros a day is spent for lunch in a cafe or in a fast food establishment. With this money, you can take soup, potatoes and a drink, or pizza with a cup of hot coffee.

In supermarkets, the price range (ISK) is something like this:

• a loaf of bread can be purchased for 300;
• 10 eggs will cost 500;
• 1 kg of chicken fillet in 3000;
• 1 liter of milk at 135;
• a kilogram of rice groats costs 370;
• a can of beer can range from 500 to 1000.

For two adults a day, groceries are spent, as a rule, on the order of 1,646 rubles, taking into account the fact that it is preferable to buy groceries not every day, but a week in advance in the network of some supermarket, for example, Bonus.

Transport fare

The price of a taxi ride from the airport to the city center starts from 8,000 rubles, and, depending on the distance, travel around the city costs from 14 dollars.

Renting a car is a good option, but it will cost you a pretty penny. It is preferable to rent an SUV as it will be much safer and more comfortable to drive with such a car on Icelandic roads and off-road. Russian license in the country is valid.

When is the best time to go to Iceland?

When is the best time to relax in Iceland, based on the weather? The most pleasant thing to visit is the island from late May to late summer... However, it should be borne in mind that most of the tourists come at this time, which will also affect the prices, which are not cheap anyway.

For those who want to try to save as much as possible, it is worth considering an option with a trip in autumn or winter and start getting to know this mysterious and alluring country during this period of the year.

How to save money while traveling? Life hacks:

Here are some tips to help you plan your trip to Iceland at a fraction of the cost:

• We advise you to search for the best prices for hotels using the application from RumGuru, so you can find any living space even upon arrival at the beach resort, very convenient on a business trip or an unplanned vacation.
• The Sravni service will help you profitably insure your health and life while traveling, the search engine shows results from all major insurance companies, you just have to choose the most profitable option, but it is better not to save on health.
• Flights? Experiencedly, we advise you to use Aviasales, he is looking even among low-cost airlines.