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
£194
2 travellers
Flight to Keflavik
3 nights at hotel
Keflavik in May
Estimated flight+hotel price
£194
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 Budget, 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 Budget, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Keflavik

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Keflavik

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Keflavik

Average rates range from around £134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £465 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)
£157+
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BB Hótel, Keflavik Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Hiring a car in Keflavik

Hiring a car in Keflavik costs £51 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.78 and £26.37. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Keflavik, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Keflavik costs £51 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.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Reykjavik Keflavik Intl.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.78 and £26.37. Compact (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Keflavik, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Keflavik

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£24/day

Economy

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

£31/day

Compact
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