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
£202
2 travellers
Flight to Keflavik
3 nights at hotel
Keflavik in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£202
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.

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 Sixt, 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.

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 Sixt, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Keflavik

Airlines serving Keflavik

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,996 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (349 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,223 reviews)
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Where to stay in Keflavik

Average rates range from around £149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £444 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Keflavik

Most booked hotels in Keflavik

Airport Hotel Aurora Star
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£223+
BB Hótel, Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£117+

Hiring a car in Keflavik

Hiring a car in Keflavik costs £47 per day, on average. Alamo, Hertz 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.

Expect to pay £1.79 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 £21.44 and £28.58. The most frequently booked car type in Keflavik is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Keflavik costs £47 per day, on average. Alamo, Hertz 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.

Expect to pay £1.79 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 £21.44 and £28.58. The most frequently booked car type in Keflavik is Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.