Are toilets free in Iceland?

Public toilets Icelanders consider being rude to use the bathroom of a restaurant if you do not eat there, and this applies to gas stations and campsites as well. You have to buy something or pay to use the bathroom. So, in a nutshell, you have to pay to use public toilets in Iceland.



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You have to buy something or pay to use the bathroom. So, in a nutshell, you have to pay to use public toilets in Iceland. Some places are not mandatory to pay, and these places are rest stops along the road. You will find public toilets also near supermarkets, swimming pools, and malls.

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Tipping isn't mandatory or customary in Iceland, but it is always appreciated. The standard rate of tax on Icelandic products is 24%, with some products and services, including books, food and accommodation, taxed at a reduced rate of 11%.

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So bring along a travel towel– you'll want something small and packable you can throw in your backpack, but also something that will dry you off so you're not walking around the chilly hills of Iceland while sopping wet.

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Buying a bottle of water in Iceland can be as expensive as $3! As it's the same water in the bottle as the water you get from your cold tap (the water in Iceland is super clean) then there's no need to buy water during your stay in Iceland.

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Leggings are ideal for Iceland, being both easy to layer and good for moving around in when you're doing some of the adventure activities. And unlike jeans, they dry easily.

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Remember your locker number! Next step is to get naked and shower as showering in the nude is required before entering the Blue Lagoon pools (and all public pools in Iceland). So you will want to take off your clothes and grab your towel and swimsuit and head to the shower.

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Once you hit the showers you have to wash with soap and without your swimsuit. Icelanders take swimming pool hygine very seriously, so don't think of trying to skip the showers! Leave your towel and shampoo in the nearby shelves.

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