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 Iceland Car Rental Mini Guide

Iceland has a reputation for being a very expensive country to visit, however hiring a car doesn't have to break the bank. Relative to other travel costs such as hotels and public transport, hiring a car in Iceland represents great value. Prices starting from around £15 per day for an economy class rental car in Iceland, there's no reason not to get behind the wheel and take to the roads in Iceland in a hire car. 

Organising  car rental in Iceland in advance is a great way to ensure you see what the Island has to offer. Following the rules of the road and local guidance / advice is important to staying safe when driving in Iceland. All rental cars in Iceland are fitted with suitable winter tyres to ensure safe passage around the road network. Taking care and treating the roads and weather conditions with respect is important when driving in Iceland.

Most people collect car hire in Iceland from:

Other car hire locations in Iceland:

  • Akureyri
  • Egilsstadir Airport
  • Hofn Airport
  • Isafjordur Airport
  • Keflavik Airport
  • Reykjavik
  • Reykjavik Airport
  • Saudarkrokur Airport
  • Vestmannaeyjar Airport

Cheapest car hire in Iceland

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 38.41 EUR/day
Peugeot 108

7 Days rental at 268.92 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Peugeot 108

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 42.57 EUR/day
Peugeot 108

7 Days rental at 298.05 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 44.14 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 309.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 45.41 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 317.90 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 45.42 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 318.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 49.55 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 346.90 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  No

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 49.57 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 347.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 49.57 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 347.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  No

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 49.69 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 347.88 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Dacia Duster

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.84 EUR/day
Dacia Duster

7 Days rental at 376.89 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Hyundai i30

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.85 EUR/day
Hyundai i30

7 Days rental at 377.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Ford Puma

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 57.80 EUR/day
Ford Puma

7 Days rental at 404.63 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mazda CX-30

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 59.04 EUR/day
Mazda CX-30

7 Days rental at 413.33 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Peugeot 308 Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 60.21 EUR/day
Peugeot 308 Estate

7 Days rental at 421.52 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Auris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 63.33 EUR/day
Toyota Auris

7 Days rental at 443.33 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  No

Opel Mokka

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 63.33 EUR/day
Opel Mokka

7 Days rental at 443.31 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Opel Mokka

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 63.33 EUR/day
Opel Mokka

7 Days rental at 443.31 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Toyota Auris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 63.33 EUR/day
Toyota Auris

7 Days rental at 443.33 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  No

Nissan Note

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 43.60 EUR/day
Nissan Note

7 Days rental at 305.26 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  No

Hyundai i20

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 47.54 EUR/day
Hyundai i20

7 Days rental at 332.80 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Dacia Logan MCV

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 47.55 EUR/day
Dacia Logan MCV

7 Days rental at 332.90 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  No

Hyundai i20

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 47.57 EUR/day
Hyundai i20

7 Days rental at 333.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Hyundai i20

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 48.85 EUR/day
Hyundai i20

7 Days rental at 342.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Ford Fiesta

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 51.91 EUR/day
Ford Fiesta

7 Days rental at 363.40 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai i20

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 52.28 EUR/day
Hyundai i20

7 Days rental at 366.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  No

Toyota Yaris

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.27 EUR/day
Toyota Yaris

7 Days rental at 372.89 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Volkswagen Polo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 53.28 EUR/day
Volkswagen Polo

7 Days rental at 373.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 132.39 EUR/day
Kia Sorento

7 Days rental at 926.75 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  No

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 138.31 EUR/day
Kia Sorento

7 Days rental at 968.19 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  No

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 150.68 EUR/day
Kia Sorento

7 Days rental at 1054.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  No

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 150.68 EUR/day
Kia Sorento

7 Days rental at 1054.81 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  No

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 161.54 EUR/day
Kia Sorento

7 Days rental at 1130.82 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  No

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 161.54 EUR/day
Kia Sorento

7 Days rental at 1130.82 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  No

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 161.54 EUR/day
Kia Sorento

7 Days rental at 1130.82 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  No

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 161.54 EUR/day
Kia Sorento

7 Days rental at 1130.82 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  No

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 161.54 EUR/day
Kia Sorento

7 Days rental at 1130.82 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  No

Dacia Logan MCV

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 64.60 EUR/day
Dacia Logan MCV

7 Days rental at 452.20 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Dacia Logan MCV

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 64.60 EUR/day
Dacia Logan MCV

7 Days rental at 452.20 EUR from 22/05/2023

  5 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Dacia Duster

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.26 EUR/day
Dacia Duster

7 Days rental at 477.86 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  No

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 68.28 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 478.00 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Dacia Duster

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 69.00 EUR/day
Dacia Duster

7 Days rental at 483.04 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  No

Suzuki Grand Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 69.55 EUR/day
Suzuki Grand Vitara

7 Days rental at 486.87 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  No

Ford Kuga

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 72.66 EUR/day
Ford Kuga

7 Days rental at 508.66 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 74.93 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 524.53 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 74.95 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara

7 Days rental at 524.69 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Leaf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 91.99 EUR/day
Nissan Leaf

7 Days rental at 643.97 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 83.00 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 581.04 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model Y

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 109.80 EUR/day
Tesla Model Y

7 Days rental at 768.60 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Leaf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 91.99 EUR/day
Nissan Leaf

7 Days rental at 643.97 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 83.00 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 581.04 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model Y

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 109.80 EUR/day
Tesla Model Y

7 Days rental at 768.60 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model Y

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 109.80 EUR/day
Tesla Model Y

7 Days rental at 768.60 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Leaf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 91.99 EUR/day
Nissan Leaf

7 Days rental at 643.97 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 83.00 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 581.04 EUR from 22/05/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Captur Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 98.18 EUR/day
Renault Captur Hybrid

7 Days rental at 687.28 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Landrover Defender

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 248.14 EUR/day
Landrover Defender

7 Days rental at 1736.99 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 119.30 EUR/day
Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid

7 Days rental at 835.13 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Captur Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 98.18 EUR/day
Renault Captur Hybrid

7 Days rental at 687.28 EUR from 22/05/2023

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Landrover Defender

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 248.14 EUR/day
Landrover Defender

7 Days rental at 1736.99 EUR from 22/05/2023

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 119.30 EUR/day
Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid

7 Days rental at 835.13 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Wrangler

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 592.55 EUR/day
Jeep Wrangler

7 Days rental at 4147.90 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Wrangler

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 637.64 EUR/day
Jeep Wrangler

7 Days rental at 4463.51 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Wrangler

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 550.32 EUR/day
Jeep Wrangler

7 Days rental at 3852.30 EUR from 22/05/2023

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Iceland

  • Off road driving where not marked or signed is forbidden in Iceland
  • Drive on the right-hand side of the road in Iceland, take extra care on narrow roads with passing places
  • Check weather conditions and forecasts before planning any journey and heed warnings, the weather can change very quickly and road conditions can deteriorate quickly
  • Hiring a car in Iceland doesn't need to be expensive, compare deals for the best value
 

Popular car hire destinations in Iceland

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Iceland

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    50kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    80kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    90kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    ISK  269.42/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    50mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    ISK

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    21

    Min Rental Age

    18

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Iceland

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Geysir
1
8.4/10
17
€ 67.74
€ 72.93
€ 77.68
€ 81.41
 Budget
6
8.2/10
221
€ 45.42
€ 53.85
€ 82.71
 Avis
6
8.1/10
53
€ 49.57
€ 70.57
€ 68.28
€ 133.57
 Ras
4
8.0/10
74
€ 97.47
€ 122.31
€ 139.80
 Europcar
14
8.0/10
730
€ 60.99
€ 72.99
€ 82.00
€ 220.00
 Firefly
2
8.0/10
35
€ 54.88
€ 63.33
€ 84.45
€ 206.95
 Enterprise
2
7.8/10
18
€ 102.37
€ 108.64
€ 113.03
€ 149.14
 Payless
1
7.7/10
29
€ 44.14
€ 73.71
€ 109.00
 Sixt
1
7.5/10
19
€ 132.62
€ 426.91
 Hertz
7
7.5/10
394
€ 60.97
€ 72.91
€ 88.67
€ 242.86
 Alamo
3
6.9/10
83
€ 97.50
€ 103.46
€ 107.64
€ 142.03
 Ice rental cars
2
6.6/10
63
€ 60.86
€ 72.97
€ 83.44
€ 217.71
 Carwiz
1
6.3/10
30
€ 74.19
€ 96.49
 Wheego
1
5.4/10
39
€ 38.41
€ 53.84
€ 69.55
€ 169.16
 Faircar
3
5.2/10
248
€ 45.41
€ 72.40
€ 64.60

Car rental agent statistics in Iceland

  • 8.5/10
    Highest rated agent:
    BUDGET
  • 5.2/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    FAIRCAR
  • 2,053
    Total number of reviews in
    Iceland
  • 13
    Most Locations in Iceland:
    EUROPCAR
  • 21
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 23
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Iceland

ItemPercent
January€ 133
February€ 118
March€ 78
April€ 76
May€ 89
June€ 125
July€ 174
August€ 161
September€ 120
October€ 92
November€ 100
December€ 161
ItemPercent
January€ 68
February€ 87
March€ 66
April€ 64
May€ 78
June€ 110
July€ 170
August€ 150
September€ 112
October€ 89
November€ 138
December€ 111
ItemPercent
January€ 179
February€ 191
March€ 176
April€ 178
May€ 194
June€ 336
July€ 449
August€ 307
September€ 242
October€ 198
November€ 292
December€ 168
ItemPercent
January€ 114
February€ 117
March€ 109
April€ 108
May€ 124
June€ 177
July€ 217
August€ 218
September€ 167
October€ 131
November€ 157
December€ 122
ItemPercent
January€ 235
February€ 261
March€ 219
April€ 223
May€ 254
June€ 336
July€ 408
August€ 399
September€ 286
October€ 245
November€ 258
December€ 219
ItemPercent
January€ 101
February€ 100
March€ 67
April€ 63
May€ 74
June€ 115
July€ 144
August€ 134
September€ 106
October€ 80
November€ 116
December€ 99
ItemPercent
January€ 190
February€ 195
March€ 183
April€ 183
May€ 217
June€ 307
July€ 538
August€ 409
September€ 336
October€ 299
November€ 323
December€ 193
ItemPercent
January€ 158
February€ 90
March€ 88
April€ 85
May€ 95
June€ 140
July€ 188
August€ 166
September€ 129
October€ 101
November€ 91
December€ 143

Select category to see average car hire prices in Iceland

*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Iceland

DieselUnleaded
Apr , 2022

€ 2.11

€ 2.10

May , 2022

€ 2.22

€ 2.22

Jun , 2022

€ 2.30

€ 2.36

Jul , 2022

€ 2.45

€ 2.48

Aug , 2022

€ 2.38

€ 2.41

Sep , 2022

€ 2.28

€ 2.26

Oct , 2022

€ 2.24

€ 2.25

Nov , 2022

€ 2.27

€ 2.23

Dec , 2022

€ 2.20

€ 2.15

Jan , 2023

€ 2.14

€ 2.08

Feb , 2023

€ 2.15

€ 2.12

Mar , 2023

€ 2.19

€ 2.15

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Mar , 2023 2.19 2.15
Feb , 2023 2.15 2.12
Jan , 2023 2.14 2.08
Dec , 2022 2.20 2.15
Nov , 2022 2.27 2.23
Oct , 2022 2.24 2.25
Sep , 2022 2.28 2.26
Aug , 2022 2.38 2.41
Jul , 2022 2.45 2.48
Jun , 2022 2.30 2.36
May , 2022 2.22 2.22
Apr , 2022 2.11 2.10

Car rental price statistics in Iceland

  • € 268.87
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 2297.19
    Highest daily price:
    Volkswagen Caravelle
  • 851
    Total cars available
     
  • 68
    Most popular model:
    Volkswagen Golf
  • 245
    Location with most cars:
    Reykjavik - Keflavik International Airport
  • € 38.4 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    WHEEGO - Reykjavik - Keflavik International Airport
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Car Hire Akureyri
€39.8
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €39.8 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €53.7 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €50.2 per day
Car Hire Isafjordur Airport
€67.8
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €67.8 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €94.3 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €73.0 per day
Car Hire Keflavik Airport
€32.8
 
 
Mini 3 4 2 from €32.8 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €42.5 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €43.5 per day
Car Hire Reykjavik
€36.4
 
 
Mini 3 4 1 from €36.4 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €50.2 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €46.8 per day