Tórshavn travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tórshavn

With 13,200 inhabitants, Tórshavn is the most populous city in the Faroe Islands. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tórshavn has to offer.

When to visit Tórshavn

Tórshavn in October
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tórshavn in October
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tórshavn

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 17 miles from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Tórshavn is to pick up a car rental from Sørvágur, which is about 18 miles from Tórshavn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Sørvágur.

Plane

Although Tórshavn doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sørvágur Vágar (FAE), which is located 17 miles from Tórshavn. The shortest flight to Tórshavn from the United States departs from New York and takes around 12h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Tórshavn is to pick up a car rental from Sørvágur, which is about 18 miles from Tórshavn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Alamo, among others, in Sørvágur.

Airports near Tórshavn

Airlines serving Tórshavn

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (275 reviews)
Atlantic Airways
Good (8 reviews)
Wideroe
Excellent (28 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tórshavn

Most booked hotels in Tórshavn

Havgrim Seaside Hotel 1948
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 275 reviews)
$304+
Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1181 reviews)
$266+
Hotel Hafnia
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 742 reviews)
$203+
Hotel Føroyar
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 614 reviews)
$214+

Renting a car in Tórshavn

Renting a car in Tórshavn costs $94 per day, on average, or $377 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Sørvágur Vágar.

The most frequently booked car type in Tórshavn is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 8% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tórshavn costs $94 per day, on average, or $377 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Sørvágur Vágar.

The most frequently booked car type in Tórshavn is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 8% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.