Peak Season
JUNE - AUGUST
Best ExperienceFeels LikeSummer
Temperature9 — 14°C
Local patterns vary by region.
Iceland
ReykjavikTravel Tips
Everything you need to know before you go.
Vibe
🌌Northern Lights
♨️Geothermal Pools
⚔️Viking Heritage
☀️Midnight Sun
🐋Whale Watching
🎨Street Art
Shoulder Season
APRIL - MAY
Budget FriendlyFeels LikeSpring
Temperature3 — 9°C
Local patterns vary by region.
Shoulder Season
SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER
Budget FriendlyFeels LikeAutumn
Temperature4 — 10°C
Local patterns vary by region.
Off Season
NOVEMBER - MARCH
AvoidFeels LikeWinter
Temperature-3 — 4°C
Local patterns vary by region.
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THE DAILY TARGET
3 Premium Meals + Coffee$80.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$125.00
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TIPPING GUIDE
Restaurants
Not expected, service is included in the bill0 — 0 %
Taxis
Not expected0 — 0 USD
"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."
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LOCAL TRANSPORT
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Strætó City Bus
Single Trip$4 — 5
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Taxi / Hreyfill
Single Trip$15 — 40
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Rental Car (per day)
Single Trip$60 — 140
"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."
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Talk Basics
EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Hah-lohHalló
Sorry
Af-sah-kithAfsakið
Thank you
TahkTakk
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Pay & Buy
EnglishPronunciation
Discount?
Af-slawt-tur?Afsláttur?
How much?
Kvath kos-tar thath?Hvað kostar það?
Bill please
Rayk-ning-in, tahkReikninginn, takk
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Eat & Drink
EnglishPronunciation
Vegan
Veh-ganVegan
Not spicy
Eh-kih sterktEkki sterkt
Vegetarian
Gryn-meh-tisGrænmetis
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Help & Safety
EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Hyaulp!Hjálp!
Hospital
Syu-krah-hoosSjúkrahús
Pharmacy
Ah-poh-tehkApótek
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Polite Refusal
EnglishPronunciation
I have a ride
Yeg er meth farÉg er með far
No thanks
Nay tahkNei takk
Stop here
Stop-pah h-yerStoppa hér
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Utility
EnglishPronunciation
Water
VahtnVatn
Toilet
Kloh-sehtKlósett
Where is...?
Kvar er...?Hvar er...?
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist112
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Medical / Ambulance112
Services