Before You Book the Blue Lagoon: Every Cost, and What's Worth It
By the BeatTheCrowd team · Prices last checked 2 November · 3 min read
The Blue Lagoon is Iceland's most famous geothermal spa, and the price depends on the package, the time slot and how you get there. There are three main packages, the luxury Retreat Spa, dynamic pricing that makes mornings cheapest, children's rules, bus transfers and cheaper lagoons nearby. Most of them sound like something you need. You don't need all of them. In this guide we walk through what each one costs, what you really get, and how to choose the right one for your visit, whether it's a quiet early morning or a busy afternoon.
At a glance
Comfort
From ISK 11,990
Premium
From ISK 14,990
Signature
From ISK 18,490
Retreat Spa
About ISK 79,000-89,000
Children
Minimum age 2; low child prices
Bus from Reykjavik
About ISK 7,000-8,500 each way
Quietest
Mornings, which are also cheapest
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The real total: ticket vs what a day actually costs
Entry is booked by time slot, and prices are dynamic: early weekday mornings are the cheapest, late weekend afternoons the dearest. The Comfort package starts at ISK 11,990, Premium at ISK 14,990 and Signature at ISK 18,490, as listed by Onda Travel and Iceland Highlights. Most visitors also pay for the bus from Reykjavik or the airport.
Level
What's included
One adult
Budget
Comfort, morning slot
From ISK 11,990
Typical
Comfort + return bus
From about ISK 25,990
Treat
Premium + return bus
From about ISK 28,990
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Prices last checked: 2 November. Prices vary with the season, peak and off-peak dates and promotions, and we recheck them every month. Visitor-reported costs are marked as estimates, and US$ figures are rough conversions.
Tickets: Comfort, Premium or Signature?
Cost
Price (ISK)
Type
How to cut it
Comfort
From ISK 11,990
≈ US$88
Unavoidable
Book a morning slot for the lowest price.
Premium
From ISK 14,990
≈ US$109
Optional
Adds a robe, extra masks and a drink of your choice.
Signature
From ISK 18,490
≈ US$135
Avoidable
Adds more drinks, masks and a skincare set.
Retreat Spa
About ISK 79,000-89,000
≈ US$577-650
Optional
The crowd tax: why the afternoon costs more
Here the crowd tax is literal: dynamic pricing makes the busy afternoon slots dearer. Our crowd data shows the Blue Lagoon moderate in the morning, then busy from about noon or 1 pm until about 7-9 pm most days. Evenings are moderate again. The cheapest slot and the quietest water are the same: first thing in the morning.
When
Crowds (our data)
Verdict
Opening to about noon
Moderate
Best value: cheapest and calmest
About 1 pm to 9 pm
Busy
Dearest slots
Last hours of the evening
Moderate
Northern lights season in winter
Crowds by day and time
From the typical weekly visitor pattern for Blue Lagoon, based on Google’s popular-times data.
Quietest time
Monday, 8-10 am
Short on time? What you'd regret missing
The silica mud mask, included.
The in-water bar for your included drink.
The sauna and steam room.
The lava field around the lagoon.
Getting there
The Blue Lagoon is near Grindavík, about 45 minutes from Reykjavik and 15-20 minutes from Keflavík airport, which makes it easy to combine with a flight.
Cost
Price (ISK)
Type
How to cut it
Bus, each way
About ISK 7,000-8,500
≈ US$51-62
Optional
Children up to 11 ride free; 12-17 pay half.
Group costs: children and age rules
The minimum age is 2. Onda Travel lists children aged 2-11 at about ISK 2,000; other guides say children are free with a paying adult, so check when you book. Armbands are required up to age 8 and are free.
What can go wrong
You turn up without a booking: entry is by time slot.
You book an afternoon slot: dearer and busier.
You bring a child under 2: not allowed.
You forget the bus cost: it can double the bill.
What one adult really spends
Level
What's included
One adult
Budget
Comfort, own car
From ISK 11,990
Typical
Comfort + return bus
From about ISK 25,990
Treat
Premium + return bus
From about ISK 28,990
Bus figure at the low end of ISK 7,000-8,500 each way. Before extra drinks.
FAQs
How much is the Blue Lagoon?
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From ISK 11,990 for Comfort, ISK 14,990 for Premium and ISK 18,490 for Signature, depending on the time slot.
Is Blue Lagoon Premium worth it?
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In winter, for the robe, or if you'd buy a drink anyway. It costs ISK 3,000 more than Comfort.
Can children go to the Blue Lagoon?
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Yes, from age 2. Child prices are low, and armbands are required up to age 8.
How do I get to the Blue Lagoon?
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By bus from Reykjavik (about 45 minutes) or the airport (15-20 minutes), for about ISK 7,000-8,500 each way.
When is the Blue Lagoon least crowded?
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In our data, mornings, which are also the cheapest slots. It's busy from about 1 pm to 9 pm on most days. See our crowd forecast.
Heading to Blue Lagoon?
See how busy it is right now and the quietest hours for your date, then walk in when the line is short.
How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other. Crowd figures come from our own crowd data. Prices last checked 2 November. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
A five-hour private spa, ages 12+, booked two weeks ahead.
What each package includes
Comfort covers the lagoon, sauna and steam room, a silica mud mask, a towel and a first drink. Premium adds a robe, two extra masks and any drink, including alcohol. Signature adds more drinks, masks and a skincare set.
Is Premium worth it?
Premium costs ISK 3,000 more. Our verdict: worth it in winter, when a robe makes the walk between the water and the changing rooms far more pleasant, or if you'd buy a glass of wine anyway. In summer, Comfort is enough.
Cheaper lagoons
Iceland has cheaper alternatives: Forest Lagoon from about ISK 7,490 and Fontana from about ISK 7,490, while Sky Lagoon near Reykjavik starts at about ISK 13,990 and is for ages 12+. Our verdict: the Blue Lagoon's milky water and lava setting are unique; for a cheaper soak, the others are good value.
What visitors say
Visitors love the milky-blue water, the lava field setting and the silica mask, and many combine the visit with their flight. The most common complaints are the price, crowds in the afternoon and the extras at the swim-up bar, so the advice is to book an early slot and choose Comfort unless it's cold.
