How Much Is a Brennivín in Reykjavik? 1,000–1,800 ISK at Local Spots
A brennivín in Reykjavik costs ISK 1000–1800 at local places. If you paid significantly more than ISK 1800, you were likely charged tourist prices.
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Is brennivín in Reykjavik worth it?
Reykjavik sits mid-table for brennivín — the price you pay depends far more on the street you buy it on than on the city itself.
What locals pay
1,000–1,800 ISK
What tourist spots charge
1,400–2,500 ISK+39%
Buying brennivín at tourist prices once a day costs about $35 extra over a week in Reykjavik — the difference between a paid museum day and a free one.
Price Ranges
Local Price
ISK 1,000 – 1,800
What residents and savvy travelers pay in neighborhood spots
Tourist Area Price
ISK 1,400 – 2,500
Typical pricing near major attractions and tourist zones~39% higher than local prices
A shot of brennivín at a bar.
Tips for Brennivín in Reykjavik
- 1Caraway-flavored schnapps
- 2Buy at Vínbúðin for cheaper
- 3Traditionally paired with fermented shark
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Check more Reykjavik pricesWhat Brennivín Actually Costs in Reykjavik
Brennivín in Reykjavik costs ISK 1000–1800 where residents buy it, and ISK 1400–2500 in the parts of the city built around visitors. That is roughly 39% more at the top end, or about ISK 1500 lost on a single purchase if you happen to buy at the worst place on the worst street. These figures were last reviewed in October 2026.
Menus in Reykjavik that appear in multiple translations, with photographs, and with a host outside are priced for people who will not return. The neighbourhood equivalent has no reason to price that way.
A useful mental threshold: anything at or under ISK 1800 is a normal price for brennivín in Reykjavik. Around ISK 1400 is the typical everyday figure. Above ISK 1400 you are paying the visitor rate, whether or not the venue is pleasant.
For context inside Reykjavik itself: of the 11 things we price here, blue lagoon carries the widest visitor markup (ISK 9990–15990 locally against ISK 9990–79000), while beer is priced most consistently across the city. Brennivín sits closer to the problem end of that scale, so it is worth checking before you buy.
Prices across Iceland move together, so the habits that keep you at ISK 1000–1800 in Reykjavik will hold in the next city too: check a posted price, walk one street away from the main draw, and pay the way residents pay.
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