Reynisfjara Beach Parking
Wondering about parking for Reynisfjara Beach on the South Coast of Iceland?
There are two paid parking lots at Reynisfjara Beach, to allow for adequate parking for the famous black sand beach. The parking lots are at the eastern end of Reynisfjara Beach.
The lower parking lot, which is closer to the beach, is by the Black Beach Restaurant and has a higher fee, and the second one is set a bit further back.
The upper lot, which is further away, is about a 5-minute walk from the beach, while the lower lot is right at the beach.
You can see both parking lots clearly as you drive down along Route 215, the side road off Route 1 that leads to the famous black sand beach.
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What are the opening hours for the Reynisfjara Beach parking lots?
The Reynisfjara Beach paid parking lots are open 24/7, year round.
You can view the parking lot on a map of Reynisfjara Beach and get driving directions. Also see the expanded map below that shows a clearer view of the paid parking lot closer to the beach.
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What is the parking fee at Reynisfjara Beach?
The parking fee for the lot closer to the beach at Reynisfjara Beach is ISK (Icelandic krona) 1,000 (USD 7.85) for a standard car. It is a flat fee for up to 3 hours at the beach. Overnight parking is not permitted.
The parking fee for the upper lot, a short walk from the beach, is ISK 750 (USD 5.87) for a standard car. It is a flat fee for up to 3 hours at the beach. Overnight parking is not permitted.
You can pay the fee for the lower parking lot or the upper parking lot on the Parka app, up to 24 hours after you leave. A penalty applies if you forget to pay.
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Who can park at Reynisfjara Beach?
The parking lots accommodate cars, campervans, and tour buses. There are restrooms at the parking area closer to the beach that can be accessed when the restaurant is closed.
How busy are the parking lots at Reynisfjara Beach?
Although there are two parking areas for Reynisfjara Beach, the black sand beach is hugely popular and the lots can get crowded during the day in high season.
Arrive early or late in high season for a better chance of nabbing a parking spot.
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How long is the walk from the parking lot to Reynisfjara Beach?
The more expensive lower parking lot is virtually at the beach, so you are just steps away from the magical black sands of Reynisfjara Beach.
The upper parking lot is not too far away either. It’s about a 5-minute walk away.
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Map of the Lower Reynisfjara Beach Parking Lot
Below is an expanded map that shows the lower parking lot at Reynisfjara Beach and the Black Beach Restaurant.
Zoom in or out to see the parking lot in greater detail or to see the access from Route 215 onto the parking lot.
Reynisfjara Beach Parking Lot GPS Coordinates
The coordinates for the lower parking area at Reynisfjara Beach are 63°24’15.7″N 19°02’43.4″W.
Is parking at Reynisfjara Beach free?
No, there are two parking areas for Reynisfjara Beach and they both require a fee.
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