Discover Iceland
"A Tourist sees what he came to see. A Traveller sees what he sees."
Iceland on a Budget
- You might want to consider skipping the Golden Circle. It can be very crowded during Peak season and feels more like an attraction. You will find much equally (or more) beautiful places elsewhere in Iceland.
- You might want to pick out one or two areas and discover them intensively.
- If you stay in Keflavik and arrive after Public Transport hours at the airport, call a taxi +354 420 1212 (approx. 3.500 ISK)
- Domestic Flights can be cheaper and shorter than Public Busses. Check Icelandair or Norlandair for offers.
- Google *discount codes iceland car rental* for up to 20% discount
- EU citizens are allowed to import up to 10kg of food valued at 25.000 ISK
- This includes meat and diary products.
- Use this allowance to take with you food that will be much more expensive than in your country of departure
- The Top Spas in Iceland are The Blue Lagoon, The Sky Lagoon, Hvammsvik Hot Springs, The Secret Lagoon, The Fontana Spa, The Forest Lagoon, The Myvatn Nature Baths, Krauma Spa, The GeoSea Baths and The Vok Baths.
- There the entrance fees are high, the places crowded and not necessarily especially hot.
- Alternatively you might want to have a local experience and visit the public swimming pools (Sundlaugar).
- They usually feature a Sauna, a Steam Bath and thermally heated pools at a fraction of the Spa Entrance fees.
- Or you try one of the many freely accessible Hot Springs around Iceland.
- You might want to eat at Restaurants only to try some special meals. Often the menu offers international cuisine you might get cheaper at home.
- Buy groceries at the Supermarkets and cook by yourself
- I recommend to buy the Rosemarin marinated Lamb Slices from Bonus and do a BBQ for a local food experience.
- The ready to make lamb soup at Bónus is supposed to be tasty as well and one of Icelands staples.
- Supermarkets occasionally feature free microwave access outside of Reykjavik (Kronan in VÃk and Nettó in Höfn for sure).
- Especially during Peak Season demand exceeds supply for accommodation in Iceland.
- Hence owners have few incentive to reduce prices.
- You might want to book well in advance during peak season.
- Last minute and walk-ins might proof expensive or impossible due to fully booked accommodations.
Helpful Websites
Administration
Skatturinn
Iceland Revenue & Customs
Information on Import Allowances and Restrictions
ICE-SAR​
Safe Travel Information
Official Website of the Iceland Rescue Service
Traffic Info
Road Access & Conditions
Up to date information on Road conditions
Transportation
Strætó
Public Transportation
Official Website for Route Planning and Pricing of Public Transportation
Strætó Airport Bus
Public Transportation
Public Bus 55 connects Keflavik Airport with Reykjavik
GSM Bensin​
Gasoline Prices
Overview of gasoline prices sorted by cheapest per region
Samferda
Car Pooling
Find Car Sharing opportunities
Reyjavik Excursions
Iceland Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
Bus for individual Travellers to Destinations not covered by Public Bus
Norlandair
Domestic Flights
Domestic Airlines for flying to smaller places in Iceland
Accommodation
HI Hostels
Accommodation
Booking site for HI Hostels all around Iceland
Camping Card​
Camping Site Access
Pass to access a selection of camping sites for 179€ / 28 days
Nutrition
Nettó
Grocery Prices
Visitor's Guide
Discount Coupons
Discount Codes for Activities and Restaurants all over Iceland
Visitor's Guide
Happy Hours
Overview of Happy Hour Offers in Bars around Reykjavik
Activities
Sundlaugar
Public Swimming Pools
Grapevine
Events
Aurora
Northern Lights Forecast
Mobile Apps
Parka
Parking
Parka lets you pay for parking in various destinations with location finder. This way there is no need to use the machines.
Klappið
Reykjavik Public Transportation
With Klappið you can plan your journey and buy transportation tickets for Reykjavik city area.
Official Tourism Boards
Official Discovery Routes
Grocery Prices in Iceland
Prices at Bónus supermarket valid as of 06/07/2024 – variations may occur between locations
| Product | Type | qty | unit | ISK | EUR | USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apples | fresh | 1 | kg | 319 | 2.14 € | $2.32 |
| Avocado | fresh | 1 | kg | 1198 | 8.03 € | $8.71 |
| Beans - Baked Beans | can | 0.4 | kg | 129 | 0.87 € | $0.94 |
| Beans - Red Beans | can | 0.4 | kg | 149 | 1.00 € | $1.08 |
| Bondi (IPA 0%) | can | 0.33 | liter | 290 | 1.94 € | $2.11 |
| Bread - Ryebread | packed | 0.27 | kg | 287 | 1.92 € | $2.09 |
| Bread - Sandwich Toast | packed | 0.5 | kg | 259 | 1.74 € | $1.88 |
| Bread - Wholeweat Toast | packed | 0.385 | kg | 339 | 2.27 € | $2.46 |
| Butter | packed | 0.5 | kg | 425 | 2.85 € | $3.09 |
| Butter Chicken Sauce | glas | 0.45 | kg | 358 | 2.40 € | $2.60 |
| Chickpeas | can | 0.4 | kg | 139 | 0.93 € | $1.01 |
| Coconut Milk | can | 0.4 | liter | 169 | 1.13 € | $1.23 |
| Corn | can | 0.42 | kg | 289 | 1.94 € | $2.10 |
| Crackers | packed | 0.2 | kg | 135 | 0.91 € | $0.98 |
| Crackers - TUC | packed | 0.1 | kg | 185 | 1.24 € | $1.34 |
| Eggs | fresh | 12 | pcs | 679 | 4.55 € | $4.94 |
| Flour - Wheat | packed | 2 | kg | 297 | 1.99 € | $2.16 |
| Flour - Wholeweat | packed | 2 | kg | 395 | 2.65 € | $2.87 |
| Green Cucumber | fresh | 0.2 | kg | 449 | 3.01 € | $3.26 |
| Green Peas | can | 0.42 | kg | 235 | 1.58 € | $1.71 |
| Hazelnut Spread | glas | 0.6 | kg | 489 | 3.28 € | $3.55 |
| Icelandic Flatbread | packed | 0.17 | kg | 182 | 1.22 € | $1.32 |
| Instant Noodles | packed | 0.085 | kg | 55 | 0.37 € | $0.40 |
| Instant Pasta Cups | packed | 0.07 | kg | 209 | 1.40 € | $1.52 |
| Jam - Blueberry | glas | 0.4 | kg | 359 | 2.41 € | $2.61 |
| Jam - Cherry | glas | 0.4 | kg | 309 | 2.07 € | $2.25 |
| Jam - Oranges | glas | 0.4 | kg | 309 | 2.07 € | $2.25 |
| Jam - Strawberry | glas | 0.4 | kg | 335 | 2.25 € | $2.44 |
| Korma Sauce | glas | 0.45 | kg | 358 | 2.40 € | $2.60 |
| Lasagne Kit | packed | 0.27 | kg | 449 | 3.01 € | $3.26 |
| Magarine | packed | 0.3 | kg | 259 | 1.74 € | $1.88 |
| Marinated Lamb Slices | packed | 1 | kg | 3689 | 24.74 € | $26.82 |
| Milk | packed | 1 | liter | 253 | 1.70 € | $1.84 |
| Mushrooms | fresh | 0.35 | kg | 459 | 3.08 € | $3.34 |
| Musli | packed | 1 | kg | 579 | 3.88 € | $4.21 |
| Oatmeal | packed | 1 | kg | 238 | 1.60 € | $1.73 |
| Onions | fresh | 1 | kg | 238 | 1.60 € | $1.73 |
| Oranges | fresh | 1 | kg | 279 | 1.87 € | $2.03 |
| Papryka - Red | fresh | 1 | kg | 697 | 4.67 € | $5.07 |
| Passata | packed | 0.5 | kg | 159 | 1.07 € | $1.16 |
| Pasta - Fussili | packed | 1 | kg | 359 | 2.41 € | $2.61 |
| Pasta - Penne | packed | 1 | kg | 359 | 2.41 € | $2.61 |
| Pasta - Spaghetti | packed | 1 | kg | 398 | 2.67 € | $2.89 |
| Peach Halves | can | 0.82 | kg | 329 | 2.21 € | $2.39 |
| Peanut Butter | glas | 0.42 | kg | 469 | 3.14 € | $3.41 |
| Pears | fresh | 1 | kg | 435 | 2.92 € | $3.16 |
| Pesto - Green | glas | 0.19 | kg | 219 | 1.47 € | $1.59 |
| Pesto - Red | glas | 0.19 | kg | 219 | 1.47 € | $1.59 |
| Pineapple | can | 0.567 | kg | 198 | 1.33 € | $1.44 |
| Potatoes | fresh | 2 | kg | 619 | 4.15 € | $4.50 |
| Rice | packed | 1 | kg | 298 | 2.00 € | $2.17 |
| Rice - Basmati | packed | 1 | kg | 539 | 3.61 € | $3.92 |
| Rice - Jasmine | packed | 2 | kg | 689 | 4.62 € | $5.01 |
| Skyr | packed | 1 | kg | 597 | 4.00 € | $4.34 |
| Sliced Cheese | packed | 0.5 | kg | 1398 | 9.37 € | $10.16 |
| Sliced Mushrooms | can | 0.4 | kg | 198 | 1.33 € | $1.44 |
| Strawberries | can | 0.82 | kg | 359 | 2.41 € | $2.61 |
| Sunflower Oil | packed | 1.2 | liter | 619 | 4.15 € | $4.50 |
| Sweet Sour Sauce | glas | 0.52 | kg | 298 | 2.00 € | $2.17 |
| Tikka Masala Sauce | glas | 0.45 | kg | 358 | 2.40 € | $2.60 |
| Tomatoes | fresh | 1 | kg | 439 | 2.94 € | $3.19 |
| Tomatoes - chopped | can | 0.6 | kg | 135 | 0.91 € | $0.98 |
| Tomatoes - Peeled | can | 0.4 | kg | 135 | 0.91 € | $0.98 |
| Tuna | can | 0.185 | kg | 239 | 1.60 € | $1.74 |
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Hey there and welcome to my page.
I find discovering the world shall not require overcharging tours. Often the beautiful things are right infront of us, if we know where to look. I hope these maps help you to tailor your journey through the beauty of this world.
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