How Much Money I Spent in Iceland as a Solo Traveler

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Here's why I spent so much in Iceland

"Woah!!! Aren't you usually chasing deals? Wtf happened?" 😳

Thought I'd save you the trouble of making that comment. 😂 The answer is usually a resounding YES, but on my Iceland trip - not so much! 🤷🏽‍♀️ Here's why 👇

1) It was a gift to myself 🎁
This was the FIRST trip I took solo internationally, and it was right after leaving my 9-5 to pursue my dream of being a full-time content creator! I decided from the get-go that if I was going to do something *so* out of my ordinary, I was going to go all out!

2) I paid my trip over time ⏰
It's actually unheard of for me to book a trip 8 months in advance, but this one was! 👏🏽 The nice thing about having so much time is paying little amounts of $$$ booking things over a span of months, instead of all at once. It added up, but it was less painful because I paid for the trip over time - "payment plan" style. 🙏🏽

3) Iceland is expensive 🥵
Part of it is actually unavoidable! Iceland is one of the top 10 most expensive countries in the world. 😬 It isn't a budget traveler's destination by nature (although with some finessing, it could be). I did, however, find a $400 flight deal & paid with points!

4) I avoided hostels
The cheapest way to stay here is in a hostel (followed by camping)! 🏨 Personally, I wanted my own space not knowing how a solo int'l trip would feel. Since the single rooms were all sold out in hostels, I booked hotels. If I went with someone, that cost would be split in 1/2! 🥴 Which brings me to my next point...

5) I went alone 👧
Solo travel doesn't have to be expensive❗️But in Iceland, it can be. I couldn't have imagined visiting without a car rental (which means gasoline $$ too). ⛽️ I paid over $1,000+ for my hotels and airbnbs! 🤯 I checked other solo traveler's cost breakdowns & some were even higher. 🥴

6) I sat down for meals 🥘
Sky's the limit when it comes to restaurant prices. 🥵 Brekky could be between $20-30, lunch $20-35, & dinner $35-50. Two sit down meals in one day could easily be $90-100. Some days I just had gas station food!

Transparency is 🔑 here, & honestly I'd do it again.
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Do not wait until you get old to travel . Do it now while you are still young and able to go around without aches and pain in your back and joints. There's so many places to go without spending a lot of money.

anelindarobertson
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I’m 47 and in great health still & plan to start traveling the world starting this year

HoodTopicTIVi
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Went to Iceland last year and taking a 2nd trip this summer. Love that place.

CDOTNICKS
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Dang that's so cool I want to do stuff like that when I'm older happy travels!

LennoxMarr
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how were the flights free?? i kept scrolling to find the answer to this but i dont see a comment being answered about it

thelifeofoliviaellis
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Iceland looks like a Next Level vibe!! ❤

sometimes.iwander
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From a fellow solo female traveler, thanks for the info.

gardenlover
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I knew I saw those pools somewhere. They’re in Iceland. Thanks. Looks fun.

alleftchaosbehind
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Love your videos ❤ subscribed and liked ❤

Thewelshtraveller
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Yesss! I just got back as well😍it was Soo beautiful

LifewithPB
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Thank you! That’s realistic! Cause lots of social media imply costs are less often or how they get upgrades for free all the time etc etc

Yuliana-wmid
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I am just starting to plan my trip to Iceland for my next vacation!!

chrisking
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Went there in June 2023 and I loved it

ball-fp
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It amazes me how people can enjoy life and travel in general wherever they want and not have to work a mandatory.amd stationary job . Just remote online work and travel. Kid or no kid, some people are chosen to live deliciously why the rest if us worry about a paycheck and bills while trying desperately not to walk out on a job we hate😂

EDIT: yes, im jealous and i deserve to be. Also low key very proud of people that find a way out of the rat race.

onyx.daffodil
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I was solo in Iceland for a week (7 days) and I spend around 2000€.

Zralock
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Thank you for sharing
Solo ✈️ is fun
Be safe

Fulltimefreedomvibe
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Its possible to do it under $1000 in a week with hostels, europe cheap flights, hostels and buses. I just went 5 days.

JesusistheLambofGod
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Thank you for providing such nice information and best of luck

ExploreHorizon-
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Love it!!! I enjoy seeing other wonderlust content! We also share adventure and travel content!

A-famAdventures
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Thanks! Very useful and helpful lovely lady.

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