How much should I budget for a trip to Iceland?

The average cost for a trip to Iceland for a family of four for a week is $7-9,000. Yup, that is over $1,000 a day. I have worked with families of five that have spent $25,000 on a 10-day trip, and couples who have spent $5,000 on a week-long trip.

Is Iceland worth visiting in winter?

Visiting Iceland in winter can be a wonderful experience as there are fewer people, beautiful winter landscapes, and chances to see the Northern Lights! There are also a number of fun winter activities to do like skiing, dog sledding, snowmobiling, ice fishing, and joining in on holiday celebrations.

What is the cheapest way to see Iceland?

Travel By Public Transport – You can travel by public bus to get around the country. This is definitely one of the cheapest forms of travel available in Iceland. You can also travel using a Bus Passport in the summer months.

How much should I budget for 7 days in Iceland?

An average trip to Iceland cost for travellers that want to vacation in Iceland is approximately $105-175 per person per day. This means that the cost of 7 days in Iceland is around $735 to $1225.

How much money do I need for a week in Iceland?

In general, I would count at least 1500 USD per week per person in Iceland, not including the flights. This is approximately what my winter trip to Iceland cost, staying in mid-range accommodations, dining out every evening, and doing just two paid excursions: Iceland glacier hiking and Blue Lagoon.

Can you visit Iceland on a budget?

A minimal budget for Iceland is $60-80 USD per person per day — and that’s staying in a hostel dorm, cooking most of your own meals, skipping tours, and taking buses. A mid-range budget is more like $200 USD per person per day.

Why is Iceland so expensive?

Here’s Why. The equipment needed to run a farm has to be imported, making Icelandic farms costly. Other factors, such as a growing tourism industry that circulates around the city centre, has made rent prices for locals out of proportion.