Akureyri travel guide
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You're Going to Love Akureyri
With a population of 17.693, Akureyri is the largest city in Northeast, Iceland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Akureyri deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Akureyri
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Akureyri in July, when the average temperature is 11 °C, and the highest can go up to 13 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Akureyri, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Akureyri
Plane
When flying to Akureyri, you’ll arrive at Akureyri (AEY), which is located 3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Akureyri is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 249 km from Akureyri. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Ice Rental Cars, among others, in Reykjavik.
Airports near Akureyri
Airlines serving Akureyri
Where to stay in Akureyri
Average rates range from around £159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £356 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Akureyri
Most booked hotels in Akureyri
Hiring a car in Akureyri
Hiring a car in Akureyri costs £56 per day, on average, or £113 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.80 per litre in Akureyri (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.53 and £28.71. Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Akureyri, while also 6% cheaper than other types, on average.