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Here's How To Visit Iceland On A Shoestring Budget, According To Rick Steves

Iceland is one of the must beautiful places you can visit, but can be one of the pricier destinations on your bucket list. Here's some information on how you can visit without breaking the bank.

Husavik, Iceland | Image by Christian Klein from Pixabay


Explore ~ "Iceland has gained a reputation for being hard on a traveler's wallet. And we're sorry to say that the reputation is deserved. Iceland is expensive. Accommodations, rental cars, food, and excursions all add up to make visiting the island one of the most expensive vacations you can take. So, do you have to skip Iceland if you're on a shoestring budget? No, because Rick Steves, Iceland-lover and lifelong budget traveler, has a trick up his sleeve.


To save money on your Iceland vacation, Rick Steves recommends skipping the expensive restaurants and 'stocking up on groceries at a supermarket where locals shop.' On his Facebook page, Steves posted a photograph of his supermarket haul showing "more than enough for three meals." The spread cost 5,000 króna, which is about $35. One meal out will generally cost you between $25 and $40 per person, and even fast food will set you back that much. Making your own food can mean major savings.


So, where do the locals shop in Iceland? The most affordable grocery stores are Bónus and Kronan (10-11 and Krambudin are more expensive). One thing you won't be able to pick up in a supermarket? Alcohol. You can visit a Vínbúðin liquor store or hit one of Reykjavík's trendy bars, though you'll pay around $11 for a pint." ~ Explore



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