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

Keflavik travel guide

Keflavik Tourism | Keflavik Guide

You're Going to Love Keflavik

Keflavik is a must-see destination in Southern Peninsula, Iceland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Keflavik to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Keflavik

Keflavik in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£195
2 travellers
Flight to Keflavik
3 nights at hotel
Keflavik in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£195
2 travellers
Flight to Keflavik
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Keflavik in July, when the average temperature is 10 °C, and the highest can go up to 12 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Keflavik, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.

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How to Get to Keflavik

Plane

When flying to Keflavik, you’ll arrive at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport (KEF), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Keflavik from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Keflavik is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 21 miles from Keflavik. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Fair Car, among others, in Reykjavik.

Plane

When flying to Keflavik, you’ll arrive at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport (KEF), which is located 2 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Keflavik from the United Kingdom departs from Manchester and takes around 2h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Keflavik is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 21 miles from Keflavik. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Fair Car, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Keflavik

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Keflavik

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,562 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,803 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,430 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,066 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (373 reviews)
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Where to stay in Keflavik

Average rates range from around £123 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £320 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Keflavik

Most booked hotels in Keflavik

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Airport Hotel Aurora Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Konvin Hotel by Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Hiring a car in Keflavik

Hiring a car in Keflavik costs £35 per day, on average. Alamo, Ace and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Keflavik is the Ice Rental 4x4 branch at International Airport, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Keflavik.

Expect to pay £1.78 per litre in Keflavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.32 and £28.42. The most frequently booked car type in Keflavik is Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Keflavik costs £35 per day, on average. Alamo, Ace and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Keflavik is the Ice Rental 4x4 branch at International Airport, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Keflavik.

Expect to pay £1.78 per litre in Keflavik (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £21.32 and £28.42. The most frequently booked car type in Keflavik is Compact (Subaru XV Crosstrek or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Keflavik

Intermediate estate car

5 adults, 3 Bags

£29/day

Intermediate estate car
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