How to Get Around

There are plenty of car rentals throughout the country.

Some are part of an international chain and others are privately owned. Prices and quality may vary so it’s important to examine carefully all the possibilities.

Before driving it is important to check both weather and road conditions. Websites for road condition is www.road.is and for the weather en.vedur.is.  

Three bus systems are operating in the Reykjanes region. 

1. ses within the municipality of Reykjanesbær (R1-R3-R4). See local bus timetables here. Note: the buses do not run on Sundays and have limited times on Saturdays. 
2. Buses between the towns of Reykjanes region: Reykjanesbær - Garður - Sandgerði - Vogar and Grindavík (buses no. 87, 88 and 89). See timetables here.
3. Buses between the capital area and Reykjavik, Reykjanesbær and Keflavik International Airport (bus no. 55). See the timeschedule here for the Southern peninsula

Bus routes for buses 55, 87, 88 and 89.

Route 55: Kef Airport > Reykjanesbær > Keilir (Asbru) > Fjordur (Hafnafjordur) > Reykjavík/University of Iceland
Route 87: Vogar > Vogaafleggjari 
Route 88: Grindavík > Grindavíkurafleggjari > Reykjanesbær
Route 89: Reykjanesbær > Gardur > Sandgerdi

The closest domestic airport to Reykjanes peninsula is Reykjavík Domestic Airport. It is only 40 min drive from Keflavík International Airport, which is located in the heart of the peninsula to the domestic airport. 

Two airlines offer domestic flights from Reykjavík, Air Iceland Connect and Eagle Air Iceland. Flights can be booked through their websites or via telephone.

Sightseeing flights can also be arranged from Reykjavík Domestic Airport. Take a look at the options you have on Sightseeing and Helicopter tours.

Most of the more populated areas of Iceland have taxis.

They all have meters, and charge a starting fee in addition to charging by the minute.

Short and long term bicycle rentals and guided bicycle tours.