Tórshavn travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tórshavn
With 13,200 inhabitants, Tórshavn is the most populous city in the Faroe Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tórshavn has to offer.
When to visit Tórshavn
How to Get to Tórshavn
Plane
Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 17 miles from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from the United Kingdom departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to Tórshavn is to pick up a car hire from Sørvágur, which is about 18 miles from Tórshavn. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Sixt, among others, in Sørvágur.
Airports near Tórshavn
Airlines serving Tórshavn
Where to stay in popular areas of Tórshavn
Most booked hotels in Tórshavn
Hiring a car in Tórshavn
Hiring a car in Tórshavn costs £79 per day, on average, or £238 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Sørvágur Vágar.
The most frequently booked car type in Tórshavn is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.