11 tips to help Expensive Iceland on Budget Visit
Iceland: land of the sheep, northern lights, volcanoes with unpronounceable name (Eyjafjallajökull try) and high prices. It is reportedly one of the least budget-friendly countries in the world - which made for me to visit more attractive. I always look expensive countries as a challenge. Figuring out how a country to visit on the cheap is to solve to me like a puzzle, and I enjoyed the challenge to find out whether Iceland could be visited on a budget.
And after 11 days to explore the country, I can tell you that Iceland can be done on a budget. It is difficult, but not impossible to do.
While I was there, I have an average of $ 54 a day spent (and I could have done it for less). Most of my money went to food and shelter. Here is a breakdown of my expenses (rounded to the nearest whole dollar):
- Food: 0 $
- accommodations: $ 180
- alcohol: $ 80
- transport: $ 95
- activities: $ 39
at $ 54 a day, I do not feel like I missed out on anything. Sure, I ate no fancy restaurant meals (although I ate out a few times) and I certainly could not pay for whale watching activities, guided glacier hikes or helicopter rides. And while the fun would have to do, I found plenty of free activities (all national parks are free), my time to fill.
Many things in Iceland, the food in your household and in the country of $ 2.50 bottles of water, it is easy to unknowingly spend money. A beer here are water, a snack can add it quickly, and suddenly you will realize you spent unplanned one $ 100. You have to work, have to save money here and aware of where your money goes. I was getting a lot of tea at the beginning of my trip and - at $ 3.50 a pop - it began to add up, so I had to stop as soon
But there are many ways to save money in Iceland. It can be carried out. Below are 11 ways Iceland to travel on a budget, you reduce your costs, my expenses to avoid errors, and have more money for your dream adventure trip:
hitchhike - Iceland is one of the easiest and safest countries in the world for hitchhikers. You can find trips around the country. It is particularly easy in the southern part of Iceland. Although tougher, it is not impossible to find a ride in the off-season or in the less populated north. One way trips can be found, ask around in hostels - people usually are the driving force of the large ring road (M1), which encircles the country, and there are only two ways to go to! That's how I found my trips
Hitchwiki has a lot of information about the in Iceland Hitchhiking
Bring a water bottle - .. The water in Iceland is incredibly clean and drinkable. A plastic bottle of water costs about $ 2.50, so bring with you a metal water bottle and fill it from the tap. It saves to help you a lot of money and the environment. There is no reason here to buy water
Camp -. Camping is available in Iceland everywhere. You can camp per night for about $ 12 in designated campsites, and some hostels you can put tents up also. Camping is significantly cheaper than hotels (see the next few tips). You need to have your own equipment and sleeping bag. Besides, if you really want to save money, you can also wild stock and pay any fees (that is, just sleep wherever you want!). It is legal as long as there is no written evidence to the contrary or it is not in a protected nature reserve. I met a Spanish man who did this from his trip for most
a Hosteling International Member be -. Most hostels in Iceland (especially outside Reykjavik) is part of the Hosteling International group, which means that they give discounted rates for members. Hostel Dorms cost $ 27-33 per night and HI members receive $ 5 off, so if you plan on staying in hostels, which paid $ 28 annual membership for itself in no time. You can get a membership at the hostel or online before you go
bring your own sheets or sleeping bag -. As in other Scandinavian countries, hostels in Iceland you will be charged $ 10 for linens if you do not have your own or a sleeping bag (pillow are free!). Save yourself money and use a sleeping bag or your own linens bring. I did not do, and it drove my spending to much! Do not take make my mistake
Side note :. I find this policy stupid. It is designed to reduce the spread of bedbugs, but my own sheets can carry bedbugs from lodging to. I do not get it! It would be much better if Hostels Linens provided, they washed, especially in Iceland, where they have no water shortage
- Beer 6 $ (Happy Hour: $ 4)
- wine: $ 8
- bottle of wine: $ 20.12
- shots: $ 6
Save not drink money. OK, maybe once in Reykjavik since its nightlife is world famous. But other than that, no. You will save a lot and feel a lot better. No one wants to hike a volcano with a hangover
your own food cooking -. I found eating the most expensive thing to be in Iceland. Dining out, even on the cheap, costs about $ 8 or more per meal. Something of a sit-down restaurant service 15 can $ or more cost. It's easy to go for your food budget at these prices through the roof.
The best thing to do is to go food shopping. Buy everything you need - such as eggs, cereals, ready-made sandwiches and pasta - and cook. All hostels, pensions and camping kitchens. My grocery bill for about three days of food was the same price as a meal in a restaurant. Make sure to buy BONUS food stores, since they have the lowest prices
Eat hot dogs . - If you are going to eat, eat the sandwich and hot dog stands, see through the towns. They offer the cheapest (but not the healthiest) food in the country. A hot dog costs about $ 3 and a sandwich you are about $ 7 run (with a drink, about $ 10). Icelanders have a strange obsession with hot dogs, as long as the city more than a road has, you will find a hot dog stand
a bus pass Get -. During the summer months, you can buy a nationwide bus pass for $ 310th If you do not want to hitchhike, this will bypass your next cheapest option for a limited budget, when you travel, especially for a few weeks or longer. During the winter months many of the bus lines are closed and the pass is not offered. When that happens, you can use the site below to find cheaper rides or pay as you go
or rent a car -. If you come in the off months, for a week's stay or less, or does not want to hitchhike, I would rent a car. At about $ 40 per day, you can split costs associated with traveling companions, help to reduce costs and be as obtain much more flexibility if you take the bus. The best of Iceland is not along the highway!
SADcars offers the cheapest car rentals in the country found. If you rent a car, on the way to pick up hitchhikers. You can pay for gas and help reduce costs. More over, you can use the site Samferda use passengers to find. This site is very popular, and are a lot of offers on them, especially between some of the major cities. ( Note: .. Also this website can use to find rides, even if you have to pay the driver, the prices are about 50% of the cost of the bus)
CouchSurfing - Iceland has a very active community CouchSurfing. I stayed with hosts in Reykjavik and Akureyri and had someone else take me to the famous Golden Circle (the ring of attractions near Reykjavik). involved here is a sure way to get the community first, to save money, local insights, meet wonderful people, and remain a free space. I met a lot of people on the site that took me in and showed me places I would not have found on my own. Even if you use the Website for any accommodation, use of the community aspect and meet some locals. Icelanders are a hospitable people.
Iceland need not be expensive to visit. help these 11 tips turn Iceland into a low-budget target. I never felt like I wanted everything there was in my two weeks. (OK, I wanted to get some food with taste, but I can get at home the back.) But overall, while Iceland would never be "dirt cheap" it does not have to be impossible budget target. You can come here and travel comfortably without your savings to spend
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