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Don’t forget to buy Icelandic kronas (ISK) before you leave for Iceland
In order to fully enjoy your trip to Iceland, we suggest that you bring some local currency with you, in addition to your credit and debit cards. The Icelandic currency is called the Icelandic Krona (ISK). The fluctuation of the Iceland krona is quite regular, so you should check the EUR ISK exchange rate carefully in order to compare and get the best possible deal. It is important to plan a travel budget so that you have an estimate of how many euros you need to exchange.
Practical tips for planning your budget
Tipping is not compulsory in Iceland, but if you wish to offer a tip, it will be gladly accepted. If you do tip, remember to buy Icelandic krona currency so as to have some cash.
Your stay in Iceland will cost you an average of 13,000 to 21,600 icelandic kronas per person per day.
For a budget of ISK 1,000 to 2,500 you can have lunch in a fast food restaurant, while for a medium budget of ISK 2,500 to 3,500 you will be served the dish of the day in a café bistro and finally for a larger budget of ISK 5,000 to 9,000 you can try a traditional meal in a restaurant.
16000 ISK
Average cost for one night stay
25000 ISK
Average food budget per person per day
Good to know
Some price indications in Iceland
440 ISK
A metro or bus ticket
300 ISK
The price of a cup of coffee
4000 ISK
Reykjavik City Card
280 ISK
A hotdog
200 - 460 ISK/KM
A taxi ride
2500 ISK
Une entrée au Musée National d’Islande
Some suggestions for your trip to Iceland
It is good to know the seasons and temperatures when planning your trip to Iceland. The average summer temperature is 10°C, and gets closer to 0°C in winter and much lower at more remote locations. This lasts from October to March. Then comes the summer, when the temperature rises by 5°C and possibly up to 15°C on some days.
Some of the highlights of your trip to Iceland for nature lovers are: The Golden Circle, Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss Falls, Skogafoss Waterfall, Western Fjords. Would you like to go on a whale watching trip on an ecological boat? Then go to Akureyri Dalvik, Reykjavik, Hólmavík, Snæfellsnes, and the Vestmann Islands. If you take a tour guide, you can reward him with a tip. Therefore do not forget to buy icelandic krona before your departure so that you have enough cash during your stay. This is one of the situations where you will need to have some cash. So remember to make your euro isk exchange before you leave.
For those who like to ski, we haven't forgotten about you. Bláfjöll is the largest ski area in Iceland and Reykjavik is within the capital.
For those who prefer the Icelandic coastline, here are some beaches for a good breath of sea air: Reynisfjara beach, Vík beach, Rauðisandur beach, Diamond beach, Stokksnes beach, Djupalonssandur beach
Practical advice for preparing your budget
The average tourist's budget in Switzerland is 338 swiss francs per day. Your accommodation will cost you about 86 CHF for a youth hostel and about 146 CHF for a 3* hotel.
In Switzerland when you want to tip, you can round up to the nearest franc or two. If the service was very good, you can even count 10% of the bill.
If you want to treat yourself to a restaurant or two during your trip, it will cost you between 14 and 39 swiss francs. National and regional dishes include Älplermagronen, Rösti, Birchermüesli, Appenzell gingerbread and other Swiss specialities.
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Some facts about the Icelandic Krona(ISK)
Denominations of the Icelandic krona
Banknotes: 1 ISK, 5 ISK, 10 ISK, 50 ISK, 100 ISK.
Coins: 500 ISK, 1 000 ISK, 2 000 ISK, 5 000 ISK, 10 000 ISK
The Icelandic krona (ISK) is called in the local language, "íslenska krona", which comes from the Latin corona meaning "crown". The symbol for the Icelandic krona is usually kr but it is this symbol (ISK) that you should look for if you are exchanging money.
Icelandic currency notes are blue, green, red, or purple, with some multi-coloured notes. They include political, historical and artistic figures.
Why buy Icelandic krona (ISK) from ChangeGroup?
ChangeGroup is a world leader in currency exchange with 30 years of experience, offering many currency exchange bureaus in France. We have 60 foreign currencies available, including the Icelandic krona. To get the best EUR ISK exchange rate, plan your trip in advance, buy your currencies online and get them delivered stratight to you with our home delivery service. At the end of your stay, if you have extra Icelandic kronas, the Buy-Back Guarantee offers you the possibility to exchange your travel money for euros at the same purchase price.
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1.Choose your currency
Determine the amount you need to enjoy your trip abroad.
2.Select delivery method
Choose between home delivery or branch pick-up. Create an account & finalise your order.
3.Receive your currency
Collect your currency from a branch near you or have it delivered right to your door. Enjoy your trip!
FAQ sur le change de devises d'euros en ISK
Il est presque impossible de prévoir les fluctuations des taux de change EUR/ISK. Chez ChangeGroup, nous actualisons nos taux de change de façon quotidienne pour refléter au mieux la réalité du marché et vous proposer les tarifs les plus attractifs. En anticipant suffisamment votre change d’euros en couronnes islandaises, vous pouvez comparer l’évolution du marché, choisir le moment le plus opportun et obtenir vos ISK au meilleur taux.
Nous proposons la récupération gratuite de vos ISK dans le bureau de change de votre choix. Pour plus de simplicité, nous pouvons également livrer votre commande directement chez vous en 48 à 72 h pour seulement 19,90 €.
En choisissant la réservation en ligne de vos ISK, vous profitez de nos meilleurs taux de change. Nous supprimons également tous les frais ou commissions sur votre transaction ! Vous connaissez donc précisément le montant en couronnes islandaises obtenu après échange.
Grâce à notre service de livraison de devises à domicile, nous sommes en mesure de changer vos euros contre des ISK où que vous soyez en France.
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