Getting Around Iceland: Transport Guide

Since there are no railway services in Iceland, travellers have to rely on the roads, flight and ferry services to make their way around the country. There are domestic airlines that have scheduled flights to ten major towns and cities.  The main highway runs right round Iceland, along the coastline. This is mostly tarred but other roads more often than not are gravel rather than tarred. The interiors with their undulating topography and scattered settlements are not very good for driving. It is compulsory to use seatbelts in the front and back seats, and to have your headlights on even in the day. Drivers must have the registration papers of the car, be over 20 years and have an international insurance and an international driver’s licence. An extensive network of coach services links all of Iceland. It is not necessary to reserve a seat in advance. It is possible to hire a taxi for travelling between major cities. Taxis may be hired at Reykjavik, Akureyri and some other major towns.  Ferry services link all of Iceland’s ports in the summer months. In the winters though, many become inaccessible because of the weather.