Iceland is one of the most beautiful countries our team has ever had the pleasure of visiting. The vast amounts of waterfalls, glaciers, geysers and jaw-dropping views has this place near the top of our list of must-see bucket list destinations. Widely known as “the Land of Fire and Ice”, this beautiful country’s epic landscape provides endless amounts of unforgettable views and experiences.
We highly recommend using Google Maps to download offline directions. In case your car doesn’t have built-in Wi-Fi, or if you want to save on your international data plan, this is the best way to get around Iceland without worrying about getting lost.
Iceland is notorious for having weather that changes fairly frequently, so be sure to check it often! A cold and rainy morning can quickly, and easily, turn into a beautiful and sunny afternoon. Our favorite website for Iceland weather is Yr.no, and it includes hourly temperature, precipitation and wind forecasts.
Due to Iceland’s popularity as a destination, we recommend making your trip reservations as soon as possible! Accommodations, tours and restaurants tend to fill up rather quickly, and can be more expensive if booked last minute, so we tend to advise booking 4-6 months in advance.
Use our packing guide to get a sense of what to pack when visiting Iceland! We cover the gear that is essential for any trip, certain items to bring for each season and what to leave behind. This is a must-read for any traveler.
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Iceland is one of the most beautiful countries our team has ever had the pleasure of visiting. The vast amounts of waterfalls, glaciers, geysers and jaw-dropping views has this place near the top of our list of must-see bucket list destinations.
May – August
Average Temperature: 12°C (54°F)
Temperature Range: 7°C (44°F) to 25°C (77°F)
Extended Daylight Hours, More Favorable Weather
September – November
Average Temperature: 5°C (41°F)
Temperature Range: 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F)
Normal Daylight Hours, Increased Chances of Rain
November – March
Average Temperature: 2°C (35°F)
Temperature Range: -10°C (14°F) to 10°C (50°F)
Limited Daylight Hours, Expect Colder Weather and Snow
March – May
Average Temperature: 5°C (41°F)
Temperature Range: 0°C (32°F) to 10°C (50°F)
Normal Daylight Hours, Increased Chances of Rain
The use of credit and debit cards is very common in Iceland and are used for just about all purchases – almost all hotels and most businesses in the country accept cards. We didn’t take out cash out for our entire trip and didn’t have any problems!
That being said, we do wish we had taken out a small amount of cash (nothing more than $20 worth) to pay in coins to use at bathrooms at various attractions or gas stations. Thankfully, wherever we stopped, the attendant allowed us to use the bathroom for free because we didn’t have any cash, but we would recommend taking out a small amount of money for this purpose since some people seemed slightly annoyed at times unless we bought something.
Approximate Conversion Rate (USD)
1 ISK = $0.0084 USD
$1 USD = 119.70 ISK
$20 USD = 2,394 ISK
$50 USD = 5,985 ISK
$100 USD = 11,970 ISK
Iceland is a safe country for travelers. It has a very low crime rate, with only rare incidents of violent crime. The most common crime is theft or pickpocketing, but even that is fairly rare. As always, just be aware of your possessions at all times and don’t leave your belongings unattended in public places.
Everything in Iceland is expensive, especially when eating out. Nearly all bills that you receive already include gratuity, and tipping is not expected. That said, if you feel that your service was excellent, feel free to tip 10% or whatever you feel comfortable.
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