Capital city in Capital Region, Iceland
Getting around Reykjavik
How to get around Reykjavik
Downtown is walkable. Strætó buses cover the city, but day trips and the south coast are far easier by tour or rental car.
Ways to get around Reykjavik
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Strætó city bus | About 650 ISK per ride | Pay in the Klapp app; the system runs until about midnight |
| Taxi | About 3,000–4,500 ISK for 5 km | Expensive; book by phone or through Hopp |
| Electric scooters (Hopp, Zolo) | About 1,000–2,000 ISK for short rides | Shared scooters across central areas; banned from some paths in winter |
Ride-hailing apps in Reykjavik
A 5 km ride costs about kr3,000–4,500 ($25–37).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Hopp | Local taxi app with fixed price estimates |
- No Uber or Bolt. Book through Hopp or call Hreyfill; street hailing is rare outside downtown rank stands at night.
Arriving in Reykjavik
Keflavík International (KEF)
Flybus or Airport Direct coaches to BSÍ or hotels, about 4,500–6,000 ISK, 45–60 min; taxi about 20,000–25,000 ISK.
Reykjavík Domestic (RKV)
Flights to Akureyri, Egilsstaðir and Greenland; 2 km from downtown, walk, taxi about 2,000 ISK.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Mopeds are rare for visitors; a car is the usual way to leave town. Speed limits are enforced by cameras.
- Driving: on the right. Licences in Latin script are accepted for visits; otherwise carry an IDP. F-roads need a 4x4.
- Onward travel in Iceland: No trains. Most visitors rent a car for the Ring Road; Strætó buses link some towns, and domestic flights reach Akureyri, Egilsstaðir and Ísafjörður.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Reykjavik?
No. Use Hopp instead.
What's the best way to get around Reykjavik?
Downtown is walkable. Strætó buses cover the city, but day trips and the south coast are far easier by tour or rental car.
How do I get from the airport to Reykjavik?
Flybus or Airport Direct coaches to BSÍ or hotels, about 4,500–6,000 ISK, 45–60 min; taxi about 20,000–25,000 ISK.
Is Reykjavik walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- Safetravel (road and safety alerts)
- Strætó (buses)
- Icelandic Met Office
- Strætó
- Keflavík Airport (Isavia)
- Visit Reykjavík
- SafeTravel Iceland
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