There are several companies in and around Húsavík offering a wide range of services: from single pick-up from Húsavík airport to a fully guided tour including lunch and super jeeps, for individual travelers as well as larger groups, for couples planning their honeymoon and incentives for larger companies.
If you are planning to come to Húsavík by car check out the weather and road conditions beforehand. Húsavík can be reached via direct flight to Húsavík airport, via public transport or by car. More details on flights and public transport are listed below.
Húsavík can be reached from several sides by car. If you are coming from Akureyri, follow road no 1 and then turn north following road 85. If you are coming from the direction of Egilsstaðir follow road no 1, then it is either possible to follow road 862 (in summer time), road 87, road 845 or 85 north to Húsavík. Find out what you can see along these roads.
Húsavík has no common taxi or cab service, but the companies listed below offer shuttle service for longer and shorter distances, e.g. from the airport to town, for individual travelers and groups.
Check out their homepages to see details.
Car Rental, Shuttle Service and Travel Agencies
Bilaleiga Húsavíkur
The family run business is widely known for their quickly and good service. A flat tire, a chip in the windshield, defect in the paintwork, regular check-up or engine failure are just a few of their daily tasks. Additionally, the company has a car rental service serving any needs from small sedans to large SUVs. Read more>
Europcar/ Höldur
Europcar/ Höldur car rental has an agent operating in Húsavík offering various sizes and types of cars varying from city cruisers suitable for two passengers, mini buses to pick-up trucks. Rental cars can be picked up and returned at Húsavík airport, in the center of Húsavík or at other places upon agreement. Read more>
Fjallasýn
Fjallasýn is a family-run company specialized in organizing and providing a wide range of travel services that span from transportation to day tours and multi-day tours for private individuals and groups with or without tour guide, highland trips, highland suitable 4×4 buses and minibuses. Offer shuttle service from and to the airport. Read more>
Húsavík Mini Bus
Húsavík Mini Bus is a pick-up and shuttle service for individuals and small groups up to 8 people in a comfortable 4×4 mini bus. The company offers e.g. airport shuttle service, puffin and midnight sun tours as well as one-way tours for hikers and fishers. Read more>
MTB Húsavík
MTB Húsavík is a company that focuses on mountain biking and jeep tours in the area surrounding Húsavík. Mountainbike tours are available for beginners and experienced riders alike. Additionally the company offers private tours in a super jeep that can take guests where no one else can go. Read more>
Travel North
Scandinavia Travel North is a destination management company in northeast Iceland, with special focus on walking and hiking tours in Húsavík, Diamond Circle packages and the northern area of the island in general. It is the contractual of Europcar Car Rental Read more>
Public Transport
Scheduled Bus Service
Bus route no. 79 operates daily between Húsavík and Akureyri. The buses are operated by Fjallasýn and the time schedule can be found here: www.straeto.is
The bus stops next to the N1 gas station in Húsavík.
Eagle Air
Eagle Air operates several flights a day directly from Reykjavík Domestic Airport to Húsavík Airport all year around. Read more>
Air Iceland Connect
Air Iceland Connect operates several flights daily from Reykjavik Domestic and Keflavik International to Akureyri. Read more>