Cost To Visit Greenland: Travel Budget Guide (2026)
Greenland is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, but flights, tours, and remote logistics can make costs climb fast. This Greenland travel cost guide breakdown the daily budget needed for lodging, food, attractions, and more.
Let's breakdown the daily cost to visit Greenland (by travel style and season) plus understanding what will be the main drivers of costs that can make it add up quick.
Greenland uses the Danish krone (DKK). Prices have been converted from DKK and are only shown in $ (USD) for ease of use for our U.S. audience.
Is Greenland Expensive To Visit?
Yes, Greenland is generally more expensive than your typical western vacation—mainly because it’s remote, supplies are costly to ship in, and many of the best experiences require paid tours (boat trips, glacier days, Northern Lights outings). For the Arctic/North Atlantic region, Greenland is considered expensive, similar to other remote, adventure-heavy destinations.
You can still control costs by:
- Choosing fewer “big-ticket” tours, then filling the rest with free hikes/viewpoints
- Traveling in shoulder/off-season when possible
- Staying in simple hotels/guesthouses and doing some meals from groceries
Greenland Vacation Costs
Below is a detailed expense breakdown for accommodations, food, transportation, and attractions—followed by day trip costs and realistic daily/weekly budgets.
Avg. Accommodation Cost
Peak
- Budget Travelers: $120–$220 per night
- Mid-Range Travelers: $240–$380 per night
- Luxury Travelers: $450–$900+ per night
Shoulder-Season
- Budget Travelers: $105–$200
- Mid-Range Travelers: $220–$340
- Luxury Travelers: $420–$820+
Off-Season
- Budget Travelers: $95–$180
- Mid-Range Travelers: $200–$320
- Luxury Travelers: $380–$750+
Food Cost
Budget Travelers
- Breakfast: $8–$16
- Lunch: $14–$24
- Dinner: $22–$40
Mid-Range Travelers
- Breakfast: $16–$28
- Lunch: $24–$40
- Dinner: $55–$95
Luxury Travelers
- Breakfast: $28–$45
- Lunch: $40–$70
- Dinner: $120–$220+
Greenland Reality: Restaurant meals add up quickly. A big money-saver is mixing in grocery-store breakfasts/lunches and doing a few nicer dinners.
Transportation Cost
Airport → town
Greenland airport transfers vary by town and airport layout.
- Local shuttle/bus (where available): $5–$15
- Taxi: $15–$45
- Private transfer: $60–$140+
Getting around town (Nuuk, Ilulissat, etc.)
- Local bus (where available): $2–$5
- Taxi (short ride): $12–$30
- Taxi (longer ride): $30–$60+
Flights within Greenland (major cost driver)
Distances are huge and roads don’t connect towns.
- Typical one-way domestic flight: $120–$350+
- Typical round trip: $240–$700+
Boats/ferries between nearby places
Options depend on season and routes.
- Short boat transfer: $25–$80
- Longer boat routes: $80–$220+
Private driver / guided transport
- Half-day: $200–$350+
- Full day: $300–$550+
Attractions
Greenland’s “attractions” are mostly experiences and nature.
- Icefjord / glacier viewpoint hikes (self-guided): free
- Northern Lights tour (seasonal): $90–$200+
- Whale watching (seasonal): $120–$260+
- Fjord/iceberg boat tour: $120–$300+
- Glacier hike / ice cap excursion: $180–$450+
- Kayaking among icebergs (seasonal): $130–$280+
- Museums/cultural centers (by town): $8–$25
Excursion/Tours Cost
| Day Trip | Transportation Cost (Round Trip) | Top Attraction | Attraction Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ilulissat Icefjord viewpoints (from town) | $0–$30 (walk/taxi) | Icefjord trails + viewpoints | Free |
| Iceberg fjord cruise (Ilulissat area) | $0–$20 (local transfer) • often included | Boat tour among icebergs | $120–$300+ |
| Whale watching (seasonal) | $0–$20 (local transfer) • often included | Whale safari | $120–$260+ |
| Northern Lights tour (seasonal) | $0–$25 (local transfer) • often included | Aurora tour | $90–$200+ |
| Glacier hike / ice cap-style day (area dependent) | $0–$80 (transfers vary) • sometimes included | Guided glacier experience | $180–$450+ |
| Kayaking (seasonal) | $0–$30 (local transfer) • often included | Kayak among icebergs | $130–$280+ |
| Culture + museums (Nuuk / larger towns) | $0–$20 (bus/taxi) | Museum/cultural center | $8–$25 |
Daily Budget Needed For Greenland Travel
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | $170–$280 |
| Shoulder | $155–$260 |
| Off-Season | $145–$240 |
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | $310–$520 |
| Shoulder | $285–$480 |
| Off-Season | $260–$440 |
| Season | Daily Total (Per Person) |
|---|---|
| Peak | $520–$1,050+ |
| Shoulder | $490–$980+ |
| Off-Season | $450–$900+ |
Weekly Budget Needed
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | $840–$1,540 | $280–$490 | $120–$420 | $250–$700 | $1,490–$3,150 |
| Shoulder | $735–$1,400 | $260–$455 | $110–$390 | $220–$650 | $1,325–$2,895 |
| Off-Season | $665–$1,260 | $245–$420 | $100–$360 | $200–$600 | $1,210–$2,640 |
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | $1,680–$2,660 | $490–$770 | $180–$560 | $450–$1,150 | $2,800–$5,140 |
| Shoulder | $1,540–$2,380 | $455–$700 | $170–$520 | $420–$1,050 | $2,585–$4,650 |
| Off-Season | $1,400–$2,240 | $420–$665 | $160–$480 | $400–$950 | $2,380–$4,335 |
| Season | Lodging (7 nights) | Food (7 days) | Transport | Attractions | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak | $3,150–$6,300+ | $770–$1,600+ | $300–$900+ | $700–$1,800+ | $4,920–$10,600+ |
| Shoulder | $2,940–$5,740+ | $700–$1,500+ | $280–$840+ | $650–$1,700+ | $4,570–$9,780+ |
| Off-Season | $2,660–$5,250+ | $665–$1,400+ | $260–$770+ | $600–$1,600+ | $4,185–$9,020+ |
Flight Cost to Greenland
Flight cost depends on where you’re departing from, the season, and the airline. Major international airports will have cheaper flights than smaller airports. Many itineraries route via Iceland or Denmark, and prices can jump during peak travel weeks.
Average round-trip flight ranges from the U.S.:
- Peak: $900–$1,700
- Shoulder: $750–$1,400
- Off-Season: $650–$1,200
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- Why it’s cheaper: fewer travelers and more lodging availability.
- Tradeoff: harsher weather and some tours/boat routes operate on reduced schedules.
Sometimes—but it’s tight for most travelers. Greenland costs are driven by tours and logistics, so a $2,000 week is most realistic if you keep lodging simple, limit paid excursions, and avoid extra domestic flights.
- Budget Travelers (7-day total): $1,210–$3,150
- Mid-Range Travelers (7-day total): $2,380–$5,140
- Luxury Travelers (7-day total): $4,185–$10,600+
If your plan includes multiple boat tours, glacier days, or extra flights between towns, you’ll usually need a bigger budget.
- Limited flights and weather-sensitive schedules
- Supplies shipped in, which raises food and lodging costs
- Paid tours are common (fjord cruises, glaciers, wildlife, Northern Lights)
- Limited hotel inventory in the most popular towns
- Fjord/iceberg boat tour: $120–$300+
- Whale watching: $120–$260+
- Northern Lights tour (seasonal): $90–$200+
- Glacier hike / ice cap day: $180–$450+
- Kayaking (seasonal): $130–$280+
- Pick one main base town to reduce domestic flights
- Limit expensive tours to 1–2 must-dos
- Mix grocery breakfasts/lunches with fewer restaurant dinners
- Book early for the best-value rooms and tour slots
- Travel in shoulder/off-season if your must-do activities still operate
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