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Selfoss travel guide

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With a population of 6 510, Selfoss is the largest city in South, Iceland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Selfoss to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Selfoss

Selfoss in September
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Selfoss in September
Estimated hotel price
£75
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Selfoss

Plane

Although Selfoss doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 51 km from Selfoss.

Car

Another option to get to Selfoss is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 52 km from Selfoss. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Budget, among others, in Reykjavik.

Plane

Although Selfoss doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 51 km from Selfoss.

Car

Another option to get to Selfoss is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 52 km from Selfoss. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Budget, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Selfoss

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Selfoss

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 Selfoss

Average rates range from around £167 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £455 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Selfoss

Most booked hotels in Selfoss

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Bella Apartments & Rooms
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Guesthouse Vatnsholt
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Hiring a car in Selfoss

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Selfoss (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.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Selfoss (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.

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