Vestmannaeyjar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vestmannaeyjar

With a population of 4,219, Vestmannaeyjar is a must-see destination in South, Iceland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Vestmannaeyjar to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar in November
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vestmannaeyjar in November
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vestmannaeyjar in July, when the average temperature is 10 °C, and the highest can go up to 11 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Vestmannaeyjar, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.

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How to Get to Vestmannaeyjar

Plane

Although Vestmannaeyjar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 112 km from Vestmannaeyjar.

Car

Another option to get to Vestmannaeyjar is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 113 km from Vestmannaeyjar. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Ice Rental Cars, among others, in Reykjavik.

Plane

Although Vestmannaeyjar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 112 km from Vestmannaeyjar.

Car

Another option to get to Vestmannaeyjar is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 113 km from Vestmannaeyjar. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Ice Rental Cars, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Vestmannaeyjar

Airlines serving Vestmannaeyjar

Lufthansa
Good (4,658 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,482 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,567 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,451 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Vestmannaeyjar

Most booked hotels in Vestmannaeyjar

Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£152+
Guesthouse Árný
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Guesthouse Hamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£96+

Hiring a car in Vestmannaeyjar

Expect to pay £1.80 per litre in Vestmannaeyjar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.52 and £28.69.

Expect to pay £1.80 per litre in Vestmannaeyjar (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.52 and £28.69.