Car Hire Egilsstadir Airport
Egilsstadir is a small town in Iceland, with only 2.250 inhabitants. However, it is the largest settlement in the area of Austurland. The city has its own airport, Egilsstadir Airport, which has flights only to and from Reykjavik, operated by Air Iceland. Make sure you rent a car at the Egilsstadir Airport, in order to enjoy Iceland and to visit and explore this wild country.
A transport and commerce hub
The city of Egilsstadir was mentioned for the first time in the 15th century. Back then, it was an important center for the legislative assembly. Nowadays, the city is the main regional transport hub in the region, and an important center for local commerce. It is not a very famous touristic destination, but whether you are visiting it with businesses, or you just want to enjoy the Iceland spirit, make sure you have a car rented, which will you to explore the surroundings.
In the city, there are not many things to see, but do not miss the Minjasafn Austurlands, a cultural museum, organized in a small sweet place that shows the local and regional history. The town has a very impressive swimming pool, which is equipped with saunas, gym, hot-spots and relaxing zones. The pool is in the north of the city and most probably you will need a car to go there.
Explore the surroundings of the town
Even if the city doesn’t have many tourist attractions, you will find a lot of things to do and see around it. Rent a car from Egilsstadir Airport because you will need it if you want to explore Iceland. Close to Egilsstadir, is Hestaleiga, a hub where you can arrange horse-riding tours in the forests of Iceland? The same place offers pedal boats, canoes and rowing boats, for those interested in an adventure.
Do not miss the Hallormsstaoaskogur forest, which is the largest forest reserve in the entire Iceland. Also, go to the Hengifoss waterfall in Fljotsdalur, where you can spend a very nice afternoon. Another attraction close to Egilsstadir is Skriouklaustur, the mansion of the writer Gunnar Gunnarsson. Last, but not least, you could organize a hike to Skogar, a mountain close Egilsstadir, that offers spectacular views of the areas.
As you can see, a car is more than necessary in Egilsstadir, so make sure you visit the car hire desks and pick one that suits your needs!
