Why you should consider a private transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik

Many passengers use the Airport Direct by Gray Line Iceland transfer service from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik. This shared service makes a lot of sense. But perhaps you’re also toying with the idea of a private transfer? Let’s take a look at both and think about why you should consider a private transfer from Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik.

How does Gray Line’s private transfer service work?

Gray Line’s private transfer option is available 24 hours a day and seven days a week, meaning that whenever your flight is scheduled to land at Keflavik Airport we can be waiting for you ready to get you into the heart of Reykjavik, the municipalities that surround it or, if you contact us for a quote, anywhere else you need us to take you.

Simply use the online booking form to select the date and number of passengers. Next, you’ll be invited to input your flight details and the name of your accommodation. If yours isn’t listed or you plan to stay with friends, just let us know where you need to be dropped off. You can rest easy knowing that there’ll be room for your luggage; we allow space for a full-sized suitcase and one item of hand baggage per person.

Once the booking is confirmed, we’ll give you a pickup time; the driver will wait for up to 70 minutes after that time in case of a delay. And we understand that your travel plans can change, so we guarantee that the booking is refundable up to 24 hours ahead, after which time it will be charged in full.

You’ll have the vehicle for your group’s exclusive use, which means once you reach Reykjavik, you’ll be taken directly to your hotel, apartment or guest house. There’s no need to switch vehicles or wait patiently while others are dropped off ahead of you. Booking a private transfer means you can get started on your holiday as soon as you’re ready – you’re the priority.

Service is important to us

Gray Line’s private transfers use a variety of different vehicles, ensuring that you get the one that’s right for your group’s needs. Our English-speaking drivers will meet and greet you in the arrivals hall and they offer a professional service from the minute you’re picked up to the minute you’re dropped off.

We’re punctual, reliable and know that the reputation of a business lives or dies on its customer service. You only have to take a look at our reviews via Feefo, where we score 4.5/5, to be reassured that our claims are backed up by plenty of satisfied customers. It’s easy to get in touch; we can be reached by phone or email.

What are the main differences between the private transfer and shared transfer options? While we’re justifiably proud of our shared Airport Direct by Gray Line Iceland transfer service, upgrading to our private transfer option might just be the treat that makes your holiday even more special and gets it off to a great start. You’ll still enjoy the same courteous drivers and reliability, no matter which you choose. Here’s how the two compare:

· Time

If you were to hop into a waiting taxi outside the arrivals hall and drive off immediately, the journey time between Keflavik Airport and downtown Reykjavik is likely to be in the region of 45 to 50 minutes, depending on the level of traffic. It’s a little over 30 miles between the two.

A private transfer with Gray Line works in much the same way. Our drivers are able to monitor the flight with the number you’ve given us, so if your flight is running early or a bit late they’ll know roughly when you should reach the arrivals hall. Once your luggage is loaded, you’ll be good to go.

Unlike a shared transfer, which needs to accommodate travellers who’ve booked different hotels, apartments and guesthouses across the city centre, a private transfer means you can go straight to where you’re staying. Instead of switching to a minibus for the last leg of your journey – still much better than being the last person on a full-sized coach to be dropped off – you can remain in your comfortable seat all the way.

· Cost

The obvious difference between a shared and private transfer is the cost of the service, but the price of our private transfers might surprise you. You might expect that a private transfer is prohibitively expensive, but actually it compares favourably to shared transfers, particularly for larger parties.

You see, because you’re filling a single vehicle, the price per person alters depending on how many there are in your party. So for instance, if you’re a solo traveller, you’ll have to pay the full amount by yourself. Unfortunately, that’s a common downside of solo travel. In contrast, travel as part of a group of eight, and you’ll see a significant difference as the cost of the transfer is split by all of you.

Let’s drill down a little further. So, that solo traveller pays 167 euros for their transfer from Keflavik Airport to their accommodation in Reykjavik. If there are four of you, that amount is divided up and the cost per person works out to be a very reasonable 41,80 euros per person.

In comparison, an adult ticket for a shared transfer to the Reykjavík Terminal costs 25 euros (with a discount if you book a return trip). Total that up for four people and you

can see the surcharge for the convenience of getting straight to your destination isn’t as large as you may have thought.

Now what about if there are more of you? Travellers in a group of eight pay just 23,40 euros per person – the total per vehicle is slightly higher as you need something larger to fit everyone and their luggage inside. Compare this to the ticket price for the shared transfer – remember that’s 25 euros no matter how many people you’re travelling with – and it actually works out cheaper per person. Yes, you did read that correctly: you might actually save money by booking the more exclusive option.

So, some basic maths tells you that if you’re a larger group, it’s definitely worth booking a private transfer. However, even if you are in a smaller group, we believe that our private transfer is worth paying a little extra to get the door-to-door service we’ve mentioned. They say money doesn’t buy happiness, but in the case of airport transfers, it certainly pays for convenience and flexibility.

· Comfort

Our Airport Direct by Gray Line Iceland service utilises a coach for the 45 to 50 minute journey to Reykjavik Terminal. From there, a fleet of minibuses take you as close as possible to your accommodation. On a private transfer, you’ll use the same vehicle all the way. Whichever you choose, you’ll find that the vehicle is well-maintained, clean and comfortable.

Armed with this information, we think you’ll be able to decide whether our service is what you’re looking for. We hope you’ll book a private transfer with Gray Line and if you do, we look forward to welcoming you aboard.