In general, budget doubles cost up to $190, mid-range doubles soar up to $380, although you might find some discounts in April. Mid-range guesthouses such as Galtafell; basement apartments from $162, Aurora Guesthouse; doubles $190 and the Odinn; doubles from $195, are good places to start.
The Metropolitan; doubles $207, in the Old Town, had a makeover a few years back, while the Forsaela Guesthouse has a range of options, with rooms from $252.
Good hotel chains include Fosshotels and Icelandair Hotels, which offer good last-minute deals.
One big event takes place on April 22, when the first day of the long-awaited summer is celebrated with parades and entertainment.
Easter is celebrated with special Icelandic Easter eggs - they're like a chocolate fortune cookie, packed with sweets and proverbs.
For more information check out icelandtouristboard.com and visitreykjavik.is.
Roadblocks ahead
We are going to travel around the United States for six months and want to buy a second-hand small-to-medium RV, which we would sell after the trip. Are there any private buyer/seller markets in San Francisco?
- Dennis and Annette Coyle
For foreigners, buying and registering a car in the US is a real ordeal because it's almost impossible to arrange insurance without a US driver's licence.
Even with a local licence, insurance can be difficult to arrange if you don't have a perfect driving record.
Also, some states require a smog certificate before you can register a car. If you have a friend or relative in California who can provide a fixed address for registration, licensing and insurance purposes, that's the best bet.
Otherwise try a company that takes care of all the paperwork and has a buy-back scheme.
Try Auto Tour USA or Adventures on Wheels.
These companies sell you a car, registered and insured, saving you hassle, and when your trip is over they buy it back for a pre-established price.
There are lots of conditions, so check the fine print carefully. You won't get a whole lot of money back but you'll be in no worse a position than you would be going through a dealer.
Norwegian wilderness
We are spending August in Norway and are interested in doing a three-day walk, possibly staying at huts. Is there an area of Norway that is recommended? We have heard it rains a lot.
- Jenny and Allan
You've chosen one of the best destinations in Europe to go walking, thanks to Norway's combination of spectacular scenery, well-organised adventure industry and wonderful network of marked hiking trails.
The country has a 1000-year-old right-of-way tradition, entitling everyone to walk through uncultivated wilderness areas and camp along the way.
In return, walkers must refrain from littering, not light fires between April 15 and September 15, and not damage plants or animals.
The hiking is from late May to early October. The most popular areas are the Jotunheimen, Rondane and Hardangervidda National Parks.
Rondane is one of the country's driest regions - an ideal place for alpine and high-country exploration.
Jotunheimen is Norway's best-loved wilderness destination, with hiking routes taking in ravines, waterfalls, lakes and glaciers. Hardangervidda's centre is Rjukan, from where mountain and plateau hikes fan out.
A network of 370 mountain huts and lodges is maintained by Den Norske Turistforening (DNT).
Annual membership starts at $93 (beds are guaranteed for hikers aged over 50) or you can pay as you go, with temporary housing for non-members in a staffed hut at $54 a night.
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