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

Vestmannaeyjar travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vestmannaeyjar

With a population of 4,219, Vestmannaeyjar 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 Vestmannaeyjar to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Vestmannaeyjar

Vestmannaeyjar in October
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vestmannaeyjar in October
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Vestmannaeyjar in July, when the average temperature is 10 °C, and the highest can go up to 11 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 150 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Vestmannaeyjar, with an average rainfall of 80 mm.

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How to Get to Vestmannaeyjar

Plane

Although Vestmannaeyjar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 112 km from Vestmannaeyjar.

Car

Another option to get to Vestmannaeyjar is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 113 km from Vestmannaeyjar. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Budget, among others, in Reykjavik.

Plane

Although Vestmannaeyjar doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 112 km from Vestmannaeyjar.

Car

Another option to get to Vestmannaeyjar is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 113 km from Vestmannaeyjar. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Budget, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Vestmannaeyjar

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Vestmannaeyjar

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 Vestmannaeyjar

Most booked hotels in Vestmannaeyjar

Guesthouse Árný
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hotel Vestmannaeyjar
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Hiring a car in Vestmannaeyjar

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