Akureyri Mini Guide
With car hire in Akureyri you can see this small fishing town which has grown into a city. Akureyri is the most northerly city in Iceland and visitors are sure to be spellbound by this weird, treeless, and volcanic landscape. One of the main reasons people visit Akureyri is so they can get a glimpse of the illusive but beautiful Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis.
Driving to or from Akureyri is an experience itself as you take the excellent ring road one which circles this island. If you are hiring a car in Iceland, we recommend reading our
Drive Smart Iceland guide to ensure you know the rules of the road and can drive safely in and around Akureyri. We can also offer car hire at Akureyri Airport and this airport is easily accessible via Air Iceland from the capital
Reykjavik.
Cheapest car hire in Akureyri
Toyota Aygo
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 48.99 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 342.93 EUR from 20/03/2023
Kia Picanto
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 49.00 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 343.03 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Yaris
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 51.99 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 363.93 EUR from 20/03/2023
Volkswagen Polo
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 52.00 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 364.04 EUR from 20/03/2023
Volkswagen Up
4 Adults, 2 Doors
From 52.00 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 364.04 EUR from 20/03/2023
Toyota Yaris
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 53.98 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 377.90 EUR from 20/03/2023
Kia Rio
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 54.00 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 378.01 EUR from 20/03/2023
Volkswagen Golf
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 57.69 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 403.85 EUR from 20/03/2023
Volkswagen Golf
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 57.99 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 405.96 EUR from 20/03/2023
Tesla Model Y
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 111.25 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 778.76 EUR from 20/03/2023
Nissan Leaf
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 80.99 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 566.98 EUR from 20/03/2023
Renault Zoe
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 74.99 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 524.97 EUR from 20/03/2023
Renault Captur Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 78.04 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 546.32 EUR from 20/03/2023
Landrover Defender
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 232.29 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 1626.06 EUR from 20/03/2023
Hyundai Tuscon Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 98.39 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 688.78 EUR from 20/03/2023
Useful to know about Akureyri
- One of the reasons Akureyri grew in importance is because its harbour does not freeze over.
- Akureyri is nicknamed the capital of northern Iceland.
- Akureyri is the second largest urban area in Iceland.
- In 1786 Akureyri received its municipal charter.
- Akureyri is surrounded by mountains which makes it very scenic.
Popular car hire destinations in Akureyri
Best car rental companies in Akureyri
8.0
No.1: EUROPCAR,
based on 119 reviews
16 min (average wait time)
7.9
No.2: BUDGET,
based on 96 reviews
15 min (average wait time)
7.6
No.4: AVIS,
based on 47 reviews
27 min (average wait time)
Akureyri car hire information
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€ 342.93
Average price:
(per week)
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€ 48.99
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day for car hire in Akureyri
Item | Percent |
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January | € 89 |
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February | € 87 |
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March | € 82 |
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April | € 77 |
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May | € 82 |
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June | € 101 |
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July | € 155 |
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August | € 149 |
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September | € 116 |
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October | € 92 |
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November | € 90 |
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December | € 86 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 76 |
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February | € 74 |
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March | € 76 |
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April | € 63 |
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May | € 71 |
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June | € 97 |
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July | € 129 |
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August | € 121 |
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September | € 103 |
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October | € 76 |
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November | € 78 |
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December | € 76 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 175 |
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February | € 174 |
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March | € 154 |
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April | € 140 |
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May | € 116 |
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June | € 229 |
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July | € 387 |
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August | € 275 |
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September | € 195 |
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October | € 127 |
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November | € 163 |
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December | € 163 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 121 |
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February | € 126 |
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March | € 115 |
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April | € 112 |
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May | € 118 |
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June | € 153 |
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July | € 190 |
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August | € 191 |
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September | € 150 |
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October | € 126 |
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November | € 125 |
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December | € 120 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 218 |
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February | € 238 |
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March | € 199 |
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April | € 198 |
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May | € 285 |
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June | € 324 |
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July | € 413 |
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August | € 430 |
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September | € 296 |
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October | € 246 |
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November | € 248 |
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December | € 192 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 72 |
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February | € 72 |
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March | € 68 |
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April | € 59 |
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May | € 67 |
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June | € 90 |
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July | € 93 |
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August | € 106 |
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September | € 94 |
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October | € 74 |
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November | € 79 |
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December | € 71 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 208 |
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February | € 213 |
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March | € 208 |
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April | € 189 |
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May | € 175 |
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June | € 249 |
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July | € 341 |
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August | € 310 |
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September | € 248 |
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October | € 228 |
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November | € 220 |
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December | € 218 |
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Item | Percent |
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January | € 112 |
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February | € 105 |
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March | € 103 |
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April | € 100 |
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May | € 95 |
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June | € 109 |
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July | € 161 |
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August | € 151 |
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September | € 138 |
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October | € 117 |
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November | € 113 |
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December | € 104 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
FAQs about car hire in Akureyri
How much does car hire in Akureyri cost?
Car hire in Akureyri costs as little as €49.00 per day, however the average price across all suppliers for a Mini class vehicle is €73.00 per day. The most expensive car to hire is €291.40 per day from AVIS for a Land Rover Discovery Sport.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Akureyri?
3 car hire brands have committed to maintaining sanitisation measures as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines in Akureyri, including BUDGET, AVIS, EUROPCAR, see the full list
here.
What car hire companies offer sanitised car rental in Akureyri?
None of the car hire companies in Akureyri are currently offering sanitised cars as per WHO COVID-19 guidelines.
Who is the best car rental agent in Akureyri?
Based on recent customer reviews over the last 3 months, Europcar EMEA Franchise has the highest customer rating for car hire in Akureyri with a score of 8.0/10
with Budget EMEA Franchise rated second best with a score of 7.9/10
.
How much does it cost to hire a compact car in Akureyri?
Today’s cheapest price for compact car hire in Akureyri is €403.85 per week from HERTZ.
Who is the cheapest car hire agent in Akureyri?
The cheapest car hire company in Akureyri is HERTZ, with prices for a Mini class car such as the Toyota Aygo available from as little as €342.93 per week.
How much is fuel in Akureyri?
You can expect to pay €2.083/ltr of petrol and €2.142/ltr of diesel in Akureyri. You’ll pay a premium if refilling at motorway services of up to 10%.
What car hire agencies are available in Akureyri?
We can arrange great deals on car hire in Akureyri with leading car hire companies such as AVIS, BUDGET, EUROPCAR, HERTZ as well as reputable, local car hire companies.
What type of car can I hire in Akureyri?
We can arrange Compact, Economy, Fullsize, Intermediate, Intermediate Elite, Luxury, Mini, Premium and Standard class rental cars in Akureyri.
How much does it cost to hire a convertible car in Akureyri?
We don’t currently have any convertible cars to hire in Akureyri, but we are working in it and please check dates for future rentals.
The price at the moment for a convertible rental car in Akureyri is € per week from for a .
Do you have a discount code for car hire in Akureyri?
We don’t have any discount codes for car hire in Akureyri at the moment, however HERTZ rates start from just €342.93 per week. If you’ve found a cheaper price than €342.93 from HERTZ in Akureyri - Airport or any other rental agent, let us know and we’ll do our best to beat it.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Akureyri?
The cheapest price to hire a car for a week in Akureyri is €343.00 per week with an average price of €511.00 per week across all car hire companies.
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Information about the car hire agents in Akureyri
Telephone numbers for popular car hire companies in
Akureyri
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Hertz (tel: 3545224440)
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Europcar (tel: 3544616000)
Pick-up locations for car hire companies in
Akureyri
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Budget (Akureyri Airport, Akureyri)
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Hertz (Akureyri domestic airport, Akureyri , 600)
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Avis (Akureyri Airport, Akureyri, 600)
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Europcar (AKUREYRI AIRPORT, AKUREYRI, 600)
Car hire company ratings in
Akureyri
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Europcar EMEA Franchise: Rated 8.0/10 from 46 reviews
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Budget EMEA Franchise: Rated 7.9/10 from 41 reviews
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HERTZ: Rated 7.6/10 from 51 reviews
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Avis Europe Franchise: Rated 7.6/10 from 8 reviews