How much does a trip to the Faroe Islands cost: a daily budget
A daily budget for two in the Faroe Islands at three levels, with prices for accommodation, food, car hire, fuel and tolls in DKK, euros and dollars.
The Faroe Islands are an expensive destination. The biggest items in the budget are accommodation, because there are few beds in summer, and the hire car. Food and fuel are also expensive.
Daily budget for two people
The three levels assume two people sharing a room and a car. They do not include flights or travel insurance. For flights, see getting there.
Budget
Hostels, supermarket food and the bus. No car.
- Accommodation (simple double room)400 DKK
- Food (coffee, sandwich and supermarket, two people)300 DKK
- Transport (7-day tourist card, two people)200 DKK
900 DKK a day for two
≈ €120 or US$137 a day. For 7 days: €842 (US$959).
Mid-range
Guesthouse or apartment, a small car and the odd dinner out.
- Accommodation (guesthouse or apartment)1000 DKK
- Food (coffee, lunch and a casual dinner, two people)820 DKK
- Small hire car650 DKK
- Fuel (about 100 km a day)90 DKK
- Tunnel tolls (daily average)150 DKK
2710 DKK a day for two
≈ €362 or US$413 a day. For 7 days: €2536 (US$2889).
Comfortable
4-star hotel, restaurants and the odd excursion.
- Accommodation (4-star hotel in Tórshavn)1900 DKK
- Food (restaurants, two people)1120 DKK
- Hire car850 DKK
- Fuel (about 100 km a day)90 DKK
- Tunnel tolls (daily average)150 DKK
- Excursions and tickets (daily average)400 DKK
4510 DKK a day for two
≈ €603 or US$687 a day. For 7 days: €4221 (US$4808).
Prices collected on 15 October 2026. These are guide prices collected from travel guides and booking listings in 2026. There is no single official rate: always confirm them when you book.
- The budget level does not use a car. With the tourist travel card you can reach almost everywhere, but with fewer departures. See without a car.
- The mid-range and comfortable levels include a small car, about 100 km a day and an average for tolls. A day without crossing subsea tunnels costs less.
- If you travel in summer, accommodation can cost quite a lot more than these figures. Book early.
Reference prices
| Item | DKK | Euros | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation (per night, double room) | |||
| Hostel or simple guesthouse | 400 to 600 | ≈ 53 to 80 | Hello Travel: about 400 DKK |
| 3-star hotel or apartment | 800 to 1500 | ≈ 107 to 201 | Hello Travel: about 800 DKK; in summer Tórshavn hotels often go above 1,400 DKK |
| 4-star hotel in Tórshavn | 1500 to 2300 | ≈ 201 to 308 | Booking listings in high season: €210 to €250 a night |
| Food | |||
| Coffee | 30 to 35 | ≈ 4 to 5 | Hello Travel |
| Simple sandwich | 55 | ≈ 7.4 | Hello Travel |
| Lunch or dinner at a casual restaurant | 150 to 300 | ≈ 20 to 40 | Hello Travel, per person |
| Fish or seafood main course | 200 to 350 | ≈ 27 to 47 | Hello Travel: fish and chips at casual places from 130 |
| Beer in a bar | 55 to 60 | ≈ 7 to 8 | Hello Travel |
| Transport | |||
| Small hire car (per day) | 500 to 850 | ≈ 67 to 114 | Excluding fuel and tolls. A local rental company advertises the manual Kia Picanto from 750 DKK and the Ford Fiesta from 850 |
| Petrol (per litre) | 14.85 | ≈ 2.0 | OpenVan.camp, 12 September 2026. It changes often |
| Airport bus to Tórshavn (route 300) | 75 to 100 | ≈ 10 to 13 | Sources differ: the exact fare is on ssl.fo |
| SSL 7-day tourist travel card | 700 | ≈ 94 | SSL, adult. Buses and ferries, except Mykines |
| Subsea tunnel toll | 50 to 175 | ≈ 7 to 23 | Tunnil.fo, per trip by private car. In a hire car, 100 DKK return for Vágar and Norðoy |
Prices collected on 15 October 2026. These are guide prices collected from travel guides and booking listings in 2026. There is no single official rate: always confirm them when you book.
Where the money goes
Accommodation
This is the most variable item. A hostel or simple guesthouse costs about 400 DKK a night, a mid-range hotel or an apartment usually starts at about 800 DKK, and 4-star hotels in Tórshavn in high season appear on booking sites at €210 to €250 a night. Outside July and August there is more room for manoeuvre. You will find the areas and options in where to stay.
Food
A coffee costs about 30 to 35 DKK, a simple sandwich about 55 DKK and a casual meal between 150 and 300 DKK per person. Buying at the supermarket and booking one or two good restaurants is the usual way to keep spending down.
Car, fuel and tolls
- Hire: small cars cost from about 500 to 850 DKK a day depending on the season and the company, excluding fuel and tolls.
- Fuel: petrol was about 14.85 DKK per litre in September 2026. Faroese pumps have no fixed price and it changes often.
- Tolls: the subsea tunnels charge by camera. See the official rates and the cost of a typical route.
Public transport
The SSL 7-day tourist card costs 700 DKK for adults and is valid on buses and ferries, except the Mykines ferry. The airport bus to Tórshavn (route 300) costs about 75 to 100 DKK per person depending on the source.
Activities
Many of the best things are free: villages, viewpoints and hikes. Some trails charge a fee and others require a guide, such as Mykines. Check the hiking fees before adding up excursions.
How to spend less
- Travel in May or September. According to the guides, accommodation is 20 to 30% cheaper outside high summer.
- Book accommodation and car months ahead. There are few places and prices rise close to the date.
- Cook or buy from the supermarket for at least one meal a day.
- Consider not hiring a car if you stay in Tórshavn and the surrounding area.
- Share a car and a room. The cost per person drops a lot with a group of three or four.
Exchange rate
The budget is in Danish kroner (DKK), with the equivalent in euros and dollars at the rate of 15 October 2026. Check the rate before you travel, because it varies.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Faroe Islands expensive?
Yes, they are an expensive destination, comparable to Denmark or Iceland. The biggest costs are accommodation, which is scarce in summer, and car hire. With hostels and the bus you can bring your daily spending down a lot.
How much does a week in the Faroe Islands cost for two people?
With our reference figures, about 6,300 DKK (€840) at the budget level, about 19,000 DKK (€2,500) at the mid-range level and about 31,600 DKK (€4,200) at the comfortable level, not counting flights.
Can you pay in euros in the Faroe Islands?
The currency is the Faroese króna, which has the same value as the Danish krone (DKK). Cards are accepted almost everywhere. Before you travel, check the exchange rate and your bank’s fees.