Reykjavik Airport (RKV)

Taxi from Reykjavik Airport to Reykjavik, fare, estimate & time

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Taxis are very expensive (about ISK 15,000–20,000 to the centre). No Uber. Most visitors rent a car. The estimated fare to Reykjavik is kr1221-kr1939. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Reykjavik Airport is about 2 km west of Reykjavik from Reykjavik.

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From Reykjavik Airport to other towns

Selfoss · 51 km, ~71 min · kr14467-kr22977

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Reykjavik Airport to Reykjavik?

Roughly kr1221-kr1939 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.

Can I get Uber / Bolt from Reykjavik Airport?

Taxis are very expensive (about ISK 15,000–20,000 to the centre). No Uber. Most visitors rent a car.

Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?

A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.

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Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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