Fishing Frenzy

Iceland is expensive, but for less than $10 you can always setup a tent at the Reykjavik Campground. If you choose to travel without a tent, the Reykjavik Campsite also rents the equipment for a small fee.

In a city, and country for that matter, where a cup of coffee averages $3, camping in Reykjavik is by far the cheapest way to see to Iceland's vibrant boutique laden capital city on a budget. Sure, traveling in Iceland is expensive, but the Reykjavik Campsite offers up tenting on a grassy lawn for under $9 a person in Reykjavik. In fact, they actually rent tents as well for an extra $10 a day if you don't want to carry your tent with you.

For the price of the pitch, the capital city's only campground offers its guest clean bathrooms, showers and an abundance of hot and cold water. The Reykjavik Campground has a kitchen area with hot plates, numerous picnic tables and, my favorite, free WiFi. Because it is run in conjunction to the Reykjavik City Hostel, campers get access to the hostels common area, bathrooms and showers, the laundry and more free WiFi.

Reykjavik Campground is located less than 2 miles from Reykjavik's city center, and is open from May 15th - September 15th. According to their website the campground "can accommodate up to 650 persons in tents, cabins, cars or caravans so it is almost impossible that you will not find a place to stay. Therefore reservations are not required and spaces are not held."

Staying at the Reykjavik Campground is a great option for singles, couples or families looking to extend their budget in a country known for its black sand Atlantic Beaches, glaciers and waterfalls. Additionally, right next to the campground is another great budget family option, the Laugardalslaug thermal pool, which is Reykjavik's largest outdoor pool.