Is Akureyri Expensive?

Is Akureyri expensive to visit?

Akureyri is a moderately priced destination with an average daily cost of $142. Compared to the rest of Europe, which is known to be an expensive region, it is a moderately priced place to visit. It's ranked in the top 50% of cities in Europe for its travel costs, comparable to places like Innsbruck and Nice.

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How expensive is Akureyri?

The average cost of traveling to Akureyri can vary widely based on many factors, but our calculations based on previous travlers show that the average daily cost is $142 (U.S. Dollars). Your travel style, accommodation preferences, dining choices, and trip duration can alter your individual budget, as you can find a wide array of accommodation, food, and entertainment options available for your visit. Sticking to mid-range hotels, affordable restaurants, and public transit when available can keep your costs close to this calculated average. See more travel costs for Akureyri here.

How expensive is a weekend trip (three days) to Akureyri?

Based on our calculations from previous travelers, a weekend trip to Akureyri will cost around $426 per person. This amount includes sightseeing activities, hotels, restaurants, local transportation, and other travel expenses. For two people, a weekend trip would cost $852.

How expensive is a one week (7-day) trip to Akureyri?

On average, a one week trip to Akureyri costs about $994 per person. This is based on the previous expenses of actual travelers, and includes accommodation, food, activities, local transportation, and more. For two people, a one week trip costs $1,987.

Is it expensive to backpack in Akureyri?

While Akureyri attracts a few backpackers, traveling on a budget can be challenging because there are only a few hostels around town. The average cost of a hostel in Akureyri is $47 per night. The cheapest beds cost about $36 and the most expensive rooms cost around $59. (See hostel prices in Akureyri here.)

Here are a few sample prices from popular hostels in Akureyri.

• $36 for a dorm bed at Akureyri Hostel
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Are hotels expensive in Akureyri?

Hotel prices in Akureyri are very expensive compared to hotels in other cities. You can expect to spend about $187 per night for a room on average. There are around [5_STAR_COUNT] five star hotels in the city and they average [5_STAR_PRICE] per night. Three star hotels average $218 a night and two star hotels average $105 per night.

How expensive are sightseeing activities in Akureyri?

Activities and things to do in Akureyri can vary in price depending on the type of activity, length, and location. Below are a number of popular activities to give you an idea of what to expect when visiting. Generally, previous travelers have spent $16 per day on sightseeing activities and things to do when visiting, which is less than the country's average of $41.

• The Viking Horse Riding Experience in North Iceland: $93
• Northern Lights Tour from Husavik: $164
• Small-Group Lake Mývatn Tour from Akureyri: $239
• Cruise Tour Godafoss and Myvatn Lake and Baths Small Group: $257
• Zipline Adventure Through Glerárgil River Canyon in Akureyri Town: $92
• Deacon Horse Riding Tour: $141
• Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tour from Húsavík : $130
• Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri: $295

Is food expensive in Akureyri?

Food in Akureyri can vary in price depending on the restaurant and food options available. Generally, other travelers have spent $36 on food per person per day, which is more than the country's average of $34. To save money, eat at less expensive restaurants, try street food, or cook your own meals when possible.

Is transportation expensive in Akureyri?

Local transportation in Akureyri can vary in price depending on the type of transit used. Generally, other travelers have spent $21 on local transportation per person per day, which is less than the country's average of $30. To save money, take public transit whenever possible, as it will almost always be cheaper than a taxi or private driver.

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We've been gathering travel costs from tens of thousands of actual travelers since 2010, and we use the data to calculate average daily travel costs for destinations around the world. We also systematically analyze the prices of hotels, hostels, and tours from travel providers such as Kayak, HostelWorld, TourRadar, Viator, and others. This combination of expenses from actual travelers, combined with pricing data from major travel companies, gives us a uniqe insight into the overall cost of travel for thousands of cities in countries around the world. You can see more here: How it Works.