Budget Travel Iceland: How to save in Reykjavik and beyond
Gullfoss Waterfall in Iceland. Photo: Frank Wittig
Iceland has never been more popular as a tourist destination. In fact, over 1.5 million tourists are expected to visit in 2016, and a recent visit to the Keflavik Airport revealed just how much the tourism sector is booming. While it may be popular, is it affordable? It can be, if you spend a little time with our Iceland budget travel guide!
With its stunning scenery, from majestic waterfalls and the Northern Lights, to its vibrant urban culture and world-class music in Reyjkavik, it’s well worth some budget planning to visit Iceland. While visiting this spectacular country can quickly bust your budget if you’re not careful, there are easy ways to save on each leg of your journey from booking the right tour to finding cheap accommodations.
If you want to opt for the helicopter tour that lands on a glacier as you drink Champagne, by all means, do! But you won’t find many Cheapos along for that ride. You can also bring a backpack and try your luck on the hitchhiking circuit across Iceland.
Iceland is a country that has something for all kinds of travelers. Whichever kind of trip to Iceland you’re planning, we have some tips on ways to save on every aspect of the journey.
EuroCheapo’s Iceland budget travel guide
Our guide to saving in Iceland is made up of the following seven articles:
• Airfare: Finding cheap flights from the US
• Budget tips for visiting Reykjavik
• Saving on restaurants, bars and nightlife in Reykjavik
Your tips!
Everyone has their own secrets to visiting Reykjavik. Let us know your favorite ways to save on a trip to Iceland.
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This is one of the most useful travel tips I have ever had in my life. Iceland is definitely one of the most expensive countries in the world. Its remote geographical situation makes shipping to this country tremendously expensive. Therefore, everything in Iceland has so high prices. Iceland is even more expensive than any country in the EU. If you know nothing about budget travel in Iceland, you will be out of your money very soon.
I am planning to visit Iceland this winter. Thank you very much for these helpful tips.