Akranes, while picturesque and charming with some lovely walking trails and paths along the harbor and Langisandur beach, does not provide the infrastructure for a car-free lifestyle. The town is small, and while you can enjoy leisurely walks, many essential services and amenities might be too spread out, requiring transportation beyond walking for daily tasks. For a traveler, this means you can enjoy the scenic and recreational walks but may need other forms of transport for practical errands.

Akranes offers a limited public transit system primarily through bus services. Traveling between Akranes and Reykjavík is possible on bus route 57, which runs multiple times a day, albeit every three hours, presenting a timing challenge. Within the town, local buses operate for free on weekdays, but the absence of weekend service reduces its convenience. This means travelers might find it adequate for infrequent use but limiting for everyday reliance.

Cycling in Akranes offers moderate potential with cycling routes near Langisandur and throughout West Iceland. The town connects well internally through cycling and footpath routes. However, cyclists must consider weather conditions and potentially hazardous main roads when planning routes. Additionally, a significant barrier is the impassable Hvalfjörður tunnel when cycling towards Reykjavík, necessitating a longer detour. Thus, while cycling can be an enjoyable way to explore, it requires careful planning and can't always substitute for other transport modes.