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
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.
How to Get to Keflavik
Plane
When flying to Keflavik, you’ll arrive at Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport (KEF), which is located 3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Keflavik is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 34 km from Keflavik. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Ice Rental Cars, among others, in Reykjavik.
Airlines serving Keflavik
Where to stay in Keflavik
Average rates range from around £129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £431 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Keflavik
Most booked hotels in Keflavik
Hiring a car in Keflavik
Hiring a car in Keflavik costs £40 per day, on average. Alamo, Budget and Hertz 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 4 km from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Keflavik.
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 £21.40 and £28.54. The most frequently booked car type in Keflavik is Intermediate (Dacia Duster or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Hyundai i20 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.