Akureyri travel guide
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You're Going to Love Akureyri
With a population of 17,693, Akureyri is the largest city in Northeast, Iceland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Akureyri has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Akureyri
Tours
Activities
When to visit Akureyri
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Akureyri in July, when the average temperature is 11 °C, and the highest can go up to 13 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Akureyri, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Akureyri
Plane
When flying to Akureyri, you’ll arrive at Akureyri (AEY), which is located 3 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Akureyri is to pick up a car hire from Reykjavik, which is about 249 km from Akureyri. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Fair Car, among others, in Reykjavik.
Airlines serving Akureyri
Where to stay in Akureyri
Average rates range from around £125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £471 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Akureyri
Most booked hotels in Akureyri
Hiring a car in Akureyri
Hiring a car in Akureyri costs £52 per day, on average, or £157 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 64% cheaper than airport locations in Akureyri.
Expect to pay £1.67 per litre in Akureyri (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.98 and £26.63.