How much does a trip to Iceland cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedISK 350,000 38%
- FoodISK 308,000 34%
- TransportISK 84,000 9%
- SightsISK 168,000 18%
What a day costs in Iceland
Per person, in ISK
A mid-range day in Iceland costs about ISK 65,000 per person: ISK 25,000 for a bed, ISK 22,000 for food, ISK 6,000 for local transport and ISK 12,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about ISK 20,600; in comfort, about ISK 138,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $534.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightReykjavík; per person · Source | ISK 9,000 | ISK 25,000 | ISK 45,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Reykjavík · Source | ISK 10,000 | ISK 22,000 | ISK 45,000 |
| Transport a dayReykjavík buses; taxis cost more · Source | ISK 1,600 | ISK 6,000 | ISK 18,000 |
| Sights a dayOne day in Reykjavík · Source | Free | ISK 12,000 | ISK 30,000 |
| A day in total | ISK 20,600 | ISK 65,000 | ISK 138,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Erik Lindqvist against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Iceland trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to ISK 910,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | ISK 61,800$507 | ISK 195,000$1,601 | ISK 414,000$3,399 |
| 7 days | ISK 144,200$1,184 | ISK 455,000$3,735 | ISK 966,000$7,931 |
| 14 days | ISK 288,400$2,368 | ISK 910,000$7,471 | ISK 1,932,000$15,861 |
| 30 days | ISK 618,000$5,074 | ISK 1,950,000$16,009 | ISK 4,140,000$33,989 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Iceland cost per day?
For one person, about ISK 20,600 on a budget, ISK 65,000 mid-range or ISK 138,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Iceland?
For one person, about ISK 144,200 on a budget, ISK 455,000 mid-range or ISK 966,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Iceland?
About ISK 576,800 on a budget, ISK 1,820,000 mid-range or ISK 3,864,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Iceland expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Iceland costs about $534. Of the 112 destinations we price, 111 are cheaper and none costs more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Iceland?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: ISK 25,000 of the ISK 65,000 a day, about 38%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.