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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Akureyri has to offer.

When to visit Akureyri

Akureyri in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Akureyri in January
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Budget, among others, in Reykjavik.

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 Budget, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Akureyri

AEYAkureyri
VPNVopnafjordur

Airlines serving Akureyri

SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (487 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (44 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Akureyri

Most booked hotels in Akureyri

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Akureyri - Berjaya Iceland Hotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Hotel Kea by Keahotels
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hotel Edda Akureyri
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£84+
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Apotek Guesthouse
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£180+
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Hiring a car in Akureyri

Hiring a car in Akureyri costs £58 per day, on average, or £173 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Akureyri.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.78 and £26.37. The most frequently booked car type in Akureyri is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Akureyri costs £58 per day, on average, or £173 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Akureyri.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.78 and £26.37. The most frequently booked car type in Akureyri is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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