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How to save money on car rental and transportation in Iceland

How to save money on car rental and transportation in Iceland

by Oskar | Feb 3, 2026 | Driving in Iceland, Saving tips

Once you know where you’ll sleep, transport is the second biggest cost driver in Iceland. It’s also the area where people most often underestimate how much conditions, timing, and confidence behind the wheel matter. Saving money here is not about grabbing the...
Where to sleep in Iceland on a budget: guesthouses, hostels, camping, and the rules

Where to sleep in Iceland on a budget: guesthouses, hostels, camping, and the rules

by Oskar | Feb 2, 2026 | Accommodation tips, Driving in Iceland, Saving tips

Let’s start with the honest part: accommodation is usually the biggest expense in Iceland. Not food. Not fuel. Not tours. Sleeping. It’s also where misunderstandings are most likely to cost you money, or get you fined, or both. Iceland gives you plenty of options,...
Is Iceland really that expensive?

Is Iceland really that expensive?

by Oskar | Feb 2, 2026 | Driving in Iceland, Accommodation tips, Food and drinks, Saving tips

How to save money without ruining your trip Let’s get this out of the way first: yes, Iceland is expensive. No, you’re not imagining it. And no, it’s not because someone decided tourists should suffer. But here’s the part many people miss: Iceland is expensive in very...
What you need to know when driving in Iceland

What you need to know when driving in Iceland

by Oskar | Jan 16, 2026 | Driving in Iceland, Safety tips

Hello, dear traveller. My name is Óskar Freyr, and I am a tour guide in Iceland. For many years, I have been running different kinds of tours: day tours, two- and three-day tours, and full Ring Road tours, which now number close to one hundred in total. I have also...
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