Reykjavik is surrounded with beautiful scenery from the islands to the volcanoes. It is located in the south west of Iceland and is very vibrant throughout the year. This is where the islands nightlife is very good.
Kariffbarinn is a local icon with the bar becoming a nightclub. During the day you can relax and read but at night it can get very busy.
For restaurants there is everything from Indian Mango, which serves Indian food to Seafood Cellar Restaurant. The latter, a little bit on the expensive side, but certainly worth a splash on holiday. There is an extensive menu that ranges form local dishes to international cuisine.
Away from the entertainment there is host of places to see in your vehicle from Car Hire Reykjavik and one of the best is the view from Örfirisey. This gives a magnificent view of the north shore.
The Pearl is called Perlan and is an unusual landmark with its domed restaurant that revolves and its 5 hot water tanks.
Reykjavik Parliament House (Alpingishus) is an historic building that you can drive to in your Car Hire Reykjavik vehicle. The building dates back to the 1880's.
Reykjavik National Gallery of Iceland (Listasafn Islands) is another worthy place to visit. The gallery is set in a beautiful white building and there is a café and small shop where you can purchase mementoes.
Reykjavik Reykjavik Art Museum (Listasafn Reykjavikur) is open daily and has exhibitions by local artists that are very impressive.
Reykjavik Airport is located very close to the city centre and is used chiefly for domestic flights. It also serves Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The airport is used for private flights that fly over the region for sightseeing. There are three runways but only two operate all year round. The airport has two terminals with Air Iceland and Eagle Air the main carriers. The airport is very easy to get to by car and is very well signposted. The main terminal is used for the majority of domestic flights and international flights with the second being used as cargo.
Airport Code
IATA: RKV
ICAO: BIRK