How to experience the best of Iceland on a budget

Iceland is one of the world’s top travel destinations. Hundreds of thousands of people from all around the world stop here for a few days or more. Here are a few tips on how you can enjoy the best of Iceland on a budget.

For many years, Iceland was a stop for transatlantic flyers. Most visitors to Iceland stop for a few hours between connecting flights as they travelled from America to continental Europe or back. Thanks to an increase in visitors staying for longer and telling their friends at home and online about their experiences, an increase in global exposure for Iceland on films and television and sport, hundreds of thousands of travellers are making Iceland a vacation destination.

Low-cost travel has increased in popularity, and many globe trotters are looking at ways to visit Iceland on a budget. We have written this short guide to hows you can experience Iceland without breaking the bank. Want more information, well here is our section on how to travel in Iceland on a budget.

Shop Smart Online for the Best Deals on Flights to enjoy the best of Iceland on a budget

Depending on where you fly from and when flights to Iceland can be surprisingly cheap. Iceland’s location makes it an excellent place for planes to land between Europe and America. 

If you look for flights online last minute, you will often find seats available on regular flights ‘across the pond’ that let you spend a few days or even a week in Iceland. These will sometimes only be available as part of a long journey to Europe from America. Iceland is a great place to start an extended European adventure. 

There are also budget European airlines that connect Europe to America through Reykjavik airport in Iceland. These airlines can offer excellent low-cost air travel from many American and European hubs. Make sure you shop around online for the best deals.

Swap a Hotel Stay for a Camping Holiday 

A fantastic way to save money when you are visiting Iceland is to avoid hotel stays. Consider to camp out in Iceland’s great outdoors instead. Camping doesn’t have to mean shivering under a tent. With companies like Happy Campers, you can rent a high-quality camper van. The campers have been designed and outfitted for the rugged Icelandic landscape. Choosing this option comes with many added benefits, like giving you transport to use to explore the island as well as a place to stay and letting you cook for yourself on your visit to save money.

There is Plenty to See and Do for Free in Iceland

Some of Iceland’s best sights and experiences cost nothing. The landscape is free and like nowhere else in the world. Countless science-fiction and fantasy films and television shows have featured Icelandic scenery. 

One of Iceland’s most popular attractions is the Northern Lights. This phenomenon occurs in the Icelandic night sky, attracting thousands of people to the island to see it. There are many tours available to take you to remote sites to view the lights. But remember, you can catch the Northern Lights can from many places across the island for free. 

Iceland is a fascinating island, with a rich history and culture and unique nature and beauty in its countryside and glaciers. You can experience Iceland for less money than you think.

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