Short answer
Don't try to park on Laugavegur itself — much of it is pedestrian, and the rest is P1 (660 kr/h, 3 h max). Head for Grettisgata (the parallel street just south), Lindargata or the north end of Klapparstígur, two to three minutes away. For the upper end, the Stjörnuport garage is one of the cheapest in town.
Best streets to try
The move that works: navigate toward Laugavegur, and once you're close, stop trying to park on it. Turn into a side street and treat the last two minutes on foot as part of the visit.
What an afternoon costs
| 3 hours of shopping | Cost |
|---|---|
| P1 space on or next to Laugavegur | 1 980 kr |
| P2 street | 720 kr |
| P3 street | 550 kr |
| Stjörnuport garage | 470 kr |
During paid hours. After 21:00 (P1, P2) or 18:00 (P3), street parking is free; P3 is free all weekend.
What visitors get wrong
- Assuming a shopping street needs the closest possible space.
- Forgetting P1's 3-hour limit and coming back to a fine.
- Circling Laugavegur itself instead of turning into a side street straight away.
- Not thinking about how long the visit will really be before paying.
Related guides
Parking near Hallgrímskirkja
Just up the hill.
Read →City garages
Cheaper than P1 for a few hours.
Read →City center strategy
The rule that works everywhere.
Read →Walking times are estimates from map distances. The posted sign always decides. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.