How much does the Laugavegur cost? A full budget for 2027
Short answer
Budget roughly 110,000–130,000 ISK (about €750–900) per person for 4 nights in huts, buses and food, excluding flights and Reykjavik. Camping brings that down to about 55,000–75,000 ISK (about €380–520) if you already own the gear. The biggest cost is the huts: 17,000 ISK per person per night in 2026.
The Laugavegur itself is free to walk, but nothing around it is cheap. These figures are based on 2026 prices; the 2027 hut prices have been published by Ferðafélag Íslands and may be slightly higher. Euro amounts are approximate and depend on the exchange rate.
Example budgets per person (4 nights)
| Cost | Huts | Camping | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 68,000 ISK | 13,600–14,400 ISK | 4 × 17,000 ISK (huts) or 4 × 3,400–3,600 ISK (camping), 2026 |
| Highland buses | 25,000–30,000 ISK | 25,000–30,000 ISK | Reykjavik → Landmannalaugar and Þórsmörk → Reykjavik; estimate, 2026 fares not published |
| Food for 4–5 days | 15,000–25,000 ISK | 15,000–25,000 ISK | Estimate; bought in Reykjavik supermarkets or brought from home |
| Showers and small costs | 2,000–5,000 ISK | 2,000–5,000 ISK | Paid showers, Landmannalaugar facility fee, gas for your stove |
| Total | ± 110,000–130,000 ISK (€750–900) | ± 55,000–75,000 ISK (€380–520) | Excluding flights, Reykjavik nights and gear |
Accommodation: the biggest item
- Huts: 17,000 ISK per person per night in 2026 (15,800 in 2025). Bring your own sleeping bag.
- Camping: about 3,400–3,600 ISK per person per night, only at the official campsites. You need your own tent, stove and mat.
- Booking: both must be booked in advance. See the huts and camping.
Transport
Most hikers take the highland bus from Reykjavik to Landmannalaugar and back from Þórsmörk, about 4.5 hours each way. Count on roughly 12,000–15,000 ISK per single journey. A combined ticket is often cheaper. Driving yourself needs a 4×4, and parking in Landmannalaugar cost 1,500 ISK in 2026. See getting there.
Gear: buy, borrow or rent
If you don’t own a sleeping bag, a proper waterproof jacket and trousers, or a storm-proof tent, buying them for one trip easily costs several hundred euros. Borrowing or renting is often the smarter choice.
Hidden costs people forget
- A night in Reykjavik before and after the trek
- A spare day in case of bad weather (an extra hut night)
- Food is expensive in Iceland: bringing dried meals from home saves a lot
- Card terminals in the highlands sometimes have no connection: carry some cash
Independent or organised?
Independent is the cheapest on paper, but only if you get hut beds on your dates and own the gear. An organised trip such as The Iceland Trail bundles accommodation and transfers, with optional luggage transport and gear rental. Compare the total, not just the headline price. See guided or self-guided.
Sources
FÍ – terms and prices, FÍ booking site, Icelandia Highland Bus, Parka – Landmannalaugar.
