Getting around in Iceland is easy during the summer but can be difficult during winter. In summer, the airlines have daily flights between Reykjavík and most major destinations. Iceland has no railways and its highway system is the least-developed in Europe. However, Bifreiðastöð Íslands (BSÍ), a collective organization of long-distance bus lines, does a tidy job of covering the country with a feasible, though inconvenient, network. There are also a number of ferry services connecting ports.
Car-rental agencies are found in most major towns. With its unsurfaced roads, steep hills and inclement weather, Iceland is hardly a cyclist's dream. Nevertheless, an increasing number of visitors are trying cycling as a mode of transport, and bikes can be rented in most urban centres, as well as at hotels, hostels and guesthouses.
Local transport includes municipal buses, and taxis which can also be hired for sightseeing. Iceland offers the traveller an adventure in a beautiful and rugged landscape. However, experience shows that the forces of Icelandic nature can be harsh and inhospitable, and travellers are well-advised to exercise caution and respect for the country's natural environment.
Unfortunately, there have been far too many accidents in the past years involving foreign tourists travelling around the country. These accidents range from minor to fatal. The most common type of accident is that of hikers losing their footing on uneven terrain. The most serious injuries, however, are caused by road traffic accidents where travellers drive too fast in unfamiliar conditions and do not wear seat belts.
The international airport in Keflavik (KEF) is 51km (32 miles) south of the capital Reykjavik. Airport facilities include bus services, departing after the arrival of each flight; taxi services; a duty-free shop selling a wide range of goods, including handmade Icelandic items; banking and exchange services, open on arrival of all scheduled flights; restaurants, bars and car hire (Avis, Europcar and Hertz).
The Flybus brings you to Reykjavik, to the BSÍ bus-terminal, near the capital's centre. From there passengers are brought to some of the major hotels and guesthouses in Reykjavik (a list is available), for an additional fee.