🇮🇸 Iceland Road Trip Guide

🚗 Transportation We flew from London to Reykjavík and picked up our rental car at the airport. The roads were much better than expected—main routes are smooth and well-marked, and Google Maps worked flawlessly! 🏨 Hotel Recommendations 1️⃣ Reykjavík: 📍 Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre ✔ Perfect downtown location (2-min walk to Hallgrímskirkja & Rainbow Street)✔ Clean, modern, and comfortable 2️⃣ Vík: 📍 Vík Apartments (a local guesthouse) ✔ Spotless, right across from a supermarket & gas station✔ 5-min walk to the iconic red-roofed church, 10-min drive to Black Sand Beach 3️⃣ Near Jökulsárlón: 📍 Hótel Jökulsárlón - Glacier Lagoon ✨ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ✔ Stunning views of glaciers & mountains right from your window✔ Just 15 mins from the Glacier Lagoon & Blue Ice Cave meeting points 4️⃣ Blue Lagoon: 📍 Silica Hotel ❌ AVOID! ✖ Tiny rooms, overpriced for what you get✖ If you have the budget, splurge on The Retreat Hotel instead 📌 Must-Know Tips ✔ Clothing: Windproof & waterproof layers are essential (Icelandic winds are no joke!).✔ Tours: Book glacier hikes & ice cave tours in advance—they sell out fast!✔ Driving: Watch your speed—sudden gusts can push your car off course.✔ Food: Reykjavík’s Fine Restaurant is a must-try #Silica Hotel#Canopy by Hilton Reykjavik City Centre#Fine Restaurant #Reykjavik#Iceland#travel guide