If you’re road-tripping around Iceland, paid parking is something you will encounter - especially at the most popular natural attractions.
If you’re road-tripping around Iceland, paid parking is something you will encounter - especially at the most popular natural attractions. In recent years, many sites introduced parking fees to manage crowds, protect fragile landscapes, and fund maintenance.
Trying to avoid paid parking usually isn’t worth it. Alternative spots are rare, and stopping on the roadside can result in fines for illegal or off-road parking - something Iceland takes very seriously.
How parking payment works
Most locations are simple and fully digital:
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Parka and EasyPark are the most common apps
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Some places use checkit.is, QR codes, ticket machines, or on-site kiosks
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A few locations still accept payment at cafés or honesty boxes
💡 Tip: Download Parka and EasyPark before your trip and add a payment card — mobile signal can be weak at some sites.
Current paid parking locations in Iceland
(as of January 2026)
South Iceland
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Gluggafoss waterfall – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Þingvellir National Park – 1000 ISK (checkit.is / on site)
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Skógafoss – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Diamond Beach – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Fagradalsfjall Volcano – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Sólheimasandur (Plane wreck) – 750 ISK (Parka)
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DC-3 Plane Wreck – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Reynisfjara – 750–1000 ISK (Parka)
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Sólheimajökull glacier – 750 ISK (Parka)
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Skaftafell National Park – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Seljalandsfoss – 1000 ISK (ticket machines / checkit.is)
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Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Hjörleifshöfði (Yoda Cave) – 1000 ISK (EasyPark)
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Kvernufoss – 750 ISK (Parka)
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Brúarhlöð – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Víkurkirkja – 500 ISK (Parka)
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Dyrhólaey – 750 ISK (Parka)
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Rútshellir Cave – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Múlagljúfur – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Fjallsjökull – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Faxarfoss – 900 ISK (pay at entrance)
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Reykjadalur – 300isk hour or 1000isk 5h (Parka)
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Brúarárfoss – 750 ISK (Parka)
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Kerið – 600 ISK (pay at kiosk)
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Geysir – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Krýsuvík – 750 ISK (Parka)
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Urriðafoss – 750 ISK (Parka)
West Iceland
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Ytri-Tunga – 650 ISK (checkit.is)
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Kirkjufellsfoss – 700–1000 ISK (EasyPark)
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Glanni waterfall – 1000 ISK (Parka)
North Iceland
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Illugastaðir – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Hverir Geothermal Area – 1200 ISK (EasyPark)
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Hverfjall crater – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Reykjafoss / Fosslaug – 1500 ISK (honesty box or terminal)
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Krafla (Víti) – 800 ISK (EasyPark)
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Leirhnúkur – 800 ISK (EasyPark)
Westfjords
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Dynjandi – 750 ISK (QR code or ust.is)
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Bolafjall – 1000 ISK (Parka)
East Iceland
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Hengifoss – 1000 ISK (checkit.is)
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Stokksnes (Vestrahorn beach) – 1000 ISK (pay at Viking Café)
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Hafnarhólmi – 1000 ISK (checkit.is)
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Stuðlagil Canyon (East side) – 1000 ISK (Parka)
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Stuðlagil Canyon (West side) – 1000 ISK (Parka or terminal)
Highlands
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Landmannalaugar – 1200 ISK (needs to be reserved ahead through Parka)
Important things to keep in mind
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Prices listed apply to standard passenger cars (up to 8pax) — larger vehicles will pay more
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Failing to pay on arrival can result in penalties starting at 3000 ISK (depends on your car rental and specific parking)
Final tip
Paid parking is unfortunately now part of travelling in Iceland. Treat it as a small contribution toward preserving the landscapes you came to see - and save yourself stress by paying as soon as you arrive.
