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Tips for Those Considering a Vacation to Iceland by Dave Sean Brooks
(Contd. from page 1...)Also, alcohol is very expensive. I believe that Iceland ranks right up there with the most expensive alcohol prices. If you drink, I would recommend buying your booze in the duty free store before you enter the country. You will be limited to certain quantities. Once you are in the country you will need to find a "Vin Bud," pronounced, "veen booth" which literally means "wine store." The Icelandic government has a monopoly on all alcohol and these are state run stores. There are many scattered around Reykjavik and here and there around the country. They are not always open, like 7-11's in the states so, keep this in mind. If you buy drinks at a restaurant be prepared to be shocked. A beer is at least $10 and a glass of wine is anywhere between $10 and up. Eating out is tremendously expensive. I would recommend shopping for most of your meals if you can.
Next is the cost of rental cars and hotels. If you plan on traveling outside of Reykjavik, you will need a car unless you want to take a bus tour or jeep tour. If you are just going to stay in the capital you can get around just fine with the bus system, or on foot. If you do rent a car you should know that gas in Iceland is, currently, about $8.00 per gallon. So, make sure your budget can handle it. Hotel rooms are outrageous, so if you are willing to lower your room expectations, I would recommend staying at a guesthouse. Most of the guesthouses have common showers and a common kitchen so you can cook. There are many in Reykjavik and many more scattered around out in the country.