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

Skógar travel guide

Skógar Tourism | Skógar Guide

You're Going to Love Skógar

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

When to visit Skógar

Skógar in April
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skógar in April
Estimated hotel price
£101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Skógar

Plane

Although Skógar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 137 km from Skógar.

Car

Another option to get to Skógar is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 138 km from Skógar. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Budget, among others, in Reykjavik.

Plane

Although Skógar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 137 km from Skógar.

Car

Another option to get to Skógar is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 138 km from Skógar. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Budget, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Skógar

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Skógar

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 popular areas of Skógar

Most booked hotels in Skógar

The Garage
0 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Hotel Skogafoss
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£142+
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Welcome Edinborg
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£111+
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Hiring a car in Skógar

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Skógar (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 Skógar (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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