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Car Hire  Reykjavik Mini Guide

Affordable Car Hire in Reykjavik with Rhino Car Hire

Drive through the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland with a reliable and affordable car hire from Rhino Car Hire in Reykjavik. Whether you're planning to explore the vibrant city streets, venture into the rugged Icelandic countryside, or chase the magical Northern Lights, Rhino Car Hire provides the perfect vehicle to meet your travel needs and budget. Discover why we’re the top choice for cheap car hire in Reykjavik.


Why Choose Rhino Car Hire in Reykjavik?

1. Wide Selection of Vehicles

  • Compact cars for easy city driving.

  • Sturdy SUVs to tackle Iceland’s rugged terrain.

  • Luxury vehicles for those looking to travel in style.

  • Campervans for the ultimate Icelandic road trip experience.

2. Competitive Pricing

  • Enjoy transparent pricing with no hidden fees.

  • Rhino Car Hire offers some of the best rates in Reykjavik, ensuring great value for your car rental.

3. Ease of Booking

  • Easily book your car online prior to your arrival in Reykjavik.

  • Compare prices, check vehicle availability, and secure your rental with just a few clicks.

4. Convenient Locations

  • Located conveniently at or near Reykjavik Airport, Rhino Car Hire allows you to start your Icelandic adventure as soon as you land.

5. Customer Support

  • Benefit from 24/7 customer support and free cancellation on most bookings.

  • Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are ready to assist with any queries or concerns.


Exploring Reykjavik and Iceland's Natural Wonders

Reykjavik serves as the perfect starting point for exploring Iceland’s unique attractions. By hiring a car, you gain the freedom to create your own itinerary and explore at your own pace. Here are some must-visit destinations:

  • Blue Lagoon: Relax in geothermal waters amidst a surreal lava field.

  • Gullfoss Waterfall: Marvel at one of Iceland’s most iconic waterfalls.

  • Golden Circle: Discover Þingvellir National Park, Geysir, and Gullfoss in a single route.

  • Ring Road: Drive along this scenic route to uncover fjords, black sand beaches, and geothermal areas.

  • Northern Lights: Chase the Aurora Borealis during Iceland’s winter months.


Tips for Hiring a Car in Reykjavik

1. Driving in Iceland

  • Drive on the right-hand side of the road.

  • Be prepared for rapidly changing weather conditions.

  • Observe local speed limits and road signs.

2. Insurance Options

  • Understand the insurance coverage provided with your rental car.

  • Consider additional coverage for gravel protection, especially for rural areas.

3. Fuel Policy

  • Most car hire companies in Reykjavik operate on a full-to-full policy.

  • Ensure you return the car with a full tank to avoid additional charges.

4. Optional Extras

  • GPS Navigation: Navigate Iceland’s remote roads with ease.

  • Child Seats: Ensure safety for younger travelers.

  • Wi-Fi Hotspots: Stay connected during your journey.

  • Winter Equipment: Rent snow tires or chains during the winter months.


Book Your Reykjavik Car Hire with Rhino Today

Don’t miss the chance to explore Reykjavik and Iceland’s stunning landscapes with the freedom and flexibility of your own rental car. Visit Rhino Car Hire’s website today to find the perfect car for your Icelandic adventure. Enjoy a comfortable, safe, and memorable journey with the peace of mind that comes from booking with a trusted provider.


Contact Us

For more information or to book your car hire in Reykjavik:

  • Email: info@rhinocarhire.com

  • Phone: +44(0)345 508 9845

  • Social Media: Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or X for updates, travel tips, and exclusive offers.

Book early to secure the best rates and vehicle availability for your Iceland adventure. Start your Reykjavik journey with Rhino Car Hire today!


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Current Rental Rates in Reykjavik

Toyota Aygo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 49.46 EUR/day
Toyota Aygo

7 Days rental at 346.28 EUR from 22/06/2026

  1 |
  Manual |
  No

Toyota Aygo

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 52.09 EUR/day
Toyota Aygo

7 Days rental at 364.68 EUR from 22/06/2026

  1 |
  Manual |
  No

Hyundai i10

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 53.57 EUR/day
Hyundai i10

7 Days rental at 375.00 EUR from 22/06/2026

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Volkswagen ID.4

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 133.00 EUR/day
Volkswagen ID.4

7 Days rental at 931.01 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Leaf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 90.99 EUR/day
Nissan Leaf

7 Days rental at 636.97 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Zoe

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 76.99 EUR/day
Renault Zoe

7 Days rental at 538.97 EUR from 22/06/2026

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Tesla Model Y

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 139.00 EUR/day
Tesla Model Y

7 Days rental at 973.03 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Ariya

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 182.83 EUR/day
Nissan Ariya

7 Days rental at 1279.84 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Leaf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 150.25 EUR/day
Nissan Leaf

7 Days rental at 1051.81 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Ariya

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 129.13 EUR/day
Nissan Ariya

7 Days rental at 903.96 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Leaf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 96.55 EUR/day
Nissan Leaf

7 Days rental at 675.88 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Ariya

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 199.40 EUR/day
Nissan Ariya

7 Days rental at 1395.84 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan Leaf

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 166.98 EUR/day
Nissan Leaf

7 Days rental at 1168.91 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW X3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 204.23 EUR/day
BMW X3

7 Days rental at 1429.66 EUR from 22/06/2026

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Outlander

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 150.11 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Outlander

7 Days rental at 1050.83 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Peugeot 3008 Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.13 EUR/day
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid

7 Days rental at 728.96 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 104.13 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

7 Days rental at 728.96 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mercedes GLE 350 Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 226.99 EUR/day
Mercedes GLE 350 Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1588.96 EUR from 22/06/2026

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Eclipse

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 117.00 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Eclipse

7 Days rental at 819.04 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Mitsubishi Outlander

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 142.00 EUR/day
Mitsubishi Outlander

7 Days rental at 994.03 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Sorento

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 198.00 EUR/day
Kia Sorento

7 Days rental at 1386.02 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Manual |
  No

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 414.28 EUR/day
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

7 Days rental at 2899.97 EUR from 22/06/2026

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Dacia Jogger

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 218.26 EUR/day
Dacia Jogger

7 Days rental at 1527.82 EUR from 22/06/2026

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW X3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 271.69 EUR/day
BMW X3

7 Days rental at 1901.85 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Manual |
  No

Land-Rover Defender

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 339.25 EUR/day
Land-Rover Defender

7 Days rental at 2374.81 EUR from 22/06/2026

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan X-Trail AWD

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 242.99 EUR/day
Nissan X-Trail AWD

7 Days rental at 1700.94 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara 4x4 Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 162.40 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara 4x4 Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1136.84 EUR from 22/06/2026

  0 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Sportage

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 170.98 EUR/day
Kia Sportage

7 Days rental at 1196.91 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Santa Fe

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 250.71 EUR/day
Hyundai Santa Fe

7 Days rental at 1754.99 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Manual |
  No

Renault Captur Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 153.27 EUR/day
Renault Captur Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1072.92 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 174.41 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate

7 Days rental at 1220.92 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 360.55 EUR/day
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

7 Days rental at 2523.88 EUR from 22/06/2026

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Dacia Jogger

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 164.56 EUR/day
Dacia Jogger

7 Days rental at 1151.92 EUR from 22/06/2026

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW X3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 217.97 EUR/day
BMW X3

7 Days rental at 1525.81 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Manual |
  No

Land-Rover Defender

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 285.55 EUR/day
Land-Rover Defender

7 Days rental at 1998.89 EUR from 22/06/2026

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan X-Trail AWD

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 189.26 EUR/day
Nissan X-Trail AWD

7 Days rental at 1324.86 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara 4x4 Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 108.68 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara 4x4 Hybrid

7 Days rental at 760.82 EUR from 22/06/2026

  0 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Sportage

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 116.73 EUR/day
Kia Sportage

7 Days rental at 817.17 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Santa Fe

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 196.98 EUR/day
Hyundai Santa Fe

7 Days rental at 1378.86 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Manual |
  No

Renault Captur Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 99.55 EUR/day
Renault Captur Hybrid

7 Days rental at 696.89 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 120.83 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate

7 Days rental at 845.82 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 430.82 EUR/day
Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

7 Days rental at 3015.80 EUR from 22/06/2026

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Dacia Jogger

7 Adults, 5 Doors

From 234.85 EUR/day
Dacia Jogger

7 Days rental at 1643.98 EUR from 22/06/2026

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

BMW X3

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 288.26 EUR/day
BMW X3

7 Days rental at 2017.87 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Manual |
  No

Land-Rover Defender

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 355.97 EUR/day
Land-Rover Defender

7 Days rental at 2491.83 EUR from 22/06/2026

  6 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan X-Trail AWD

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 259.56 EUR/day
Nissan X-Trail AWD

7 Days rental at 1816.95 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Suzuki Vitara 4x4 Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 179.13 EUR/day
Suzuki Vitara 4x4 Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1253.96 EUR from 22/06/2026

  0 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Sportage

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 187.56 EUR/day
Kia Sportage

7 Days rental at 1312.93 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Hyundai Santa Fe

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 267.40 EUR/day
Hyundai Santa Fe

7 Days rental at 1871.86 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Manual |
  No

Renault Captur Hybrid

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 169.97 EUR/day
Renault Captur Hybrid

7 Days rental at 1189.81 EUR from 22/06/2026

  3 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 191.11 EUR/day
Toyota Corolla Hybrid Estate

7 Days rental at 1337.82 EUR from 22/06/2026

  4 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Key Highlights for Car Hire at Reykjavik: Making the Most of Your Journey.

When you hire a car from Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, you open up a realm of possibilities for exploration and adventure. Here are a few of the  must-visit places of interest that are easily accessible with your rental car:

  • Golden Circle: This popular route is a must-do for any visitor to Iceland. Starting from Reykjavik, you can drive through a loop that takes you to three stunning natural attractions: Thingvellir National Park, the geothermal area around Geysir, and the majestic Gullfoss waterfall. The entire loop is about 300 kilometers (186 miles) and provides a perfect introduction to Iceland's unique landscapes.
  • Blue Lagoon: Located about a 50-minute drive from Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland's most famous geothermal spas. 

  • South Coast: Driving along Iceland's South Coast offers breathtaking views of waterfalls, black sand beaches, and glaciers. 

  • Snæfellsnes Peninsula: About a two-hour drive north-west of Reykjavik lies the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, often referred to as 'Iceland in Miniature' because of its diverse landscapes. 

 

Reykjavik - Popular Destinations

  • Thingvellir National Park: 30.45 miles (49 km)
  • Geysir Geothermal Area: 72.08 miles (116 km)
  • Gullfoss Waterfall: 76.43 miles (123 km)
  • Vik: 115.58 miles (186 km)
  • Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon: 235.50 miles (379 km)

Our Most Popular Rated Local Car Rental Suppliers from Reykjavik

9.3
No.1: EUROPCAR,
based on 506 reviews
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1 min (average wait time)
8.7
No.2: GREEN MOTION,
based on 287 reviews
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19 min (average wait time)
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No.3: FIREFLY,
based on 122 reviews
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22 min (average wait time)

Reykjavik car hire information

  • 9.4/10
    Best Rated Agent:
    Europcar EMEA Franchise
  • € 346.22
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 49.46
    Best Price:
    Per Week
  • 45
    Most Popular Type:
    Intermediate
  • 9
    Most popular model:
    Kia Sportage
  • 174
    Total Cars Available
     

Average prices per day in Reykjavik

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January€ 171
February€ 185
March€ 106
April€ 135
May€ 142
June€ 138
July€ 170
August€ 157
September€ 102
October€ 89
November€ 95
December€ 147
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January€ 125
February€ 130
March€ 106
April€ 102
May€ 105
June€ 119
July€ 159
August€ 137
September€ 99
October€ 80
November€ 100
December€ 114
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January€ 473
February€ 528
March€ 350
April€ 412
May€ 394
June€ 263
July€ 333
August€ 256
September€ 155
October€ 145
November€ 138
December€ 335
ItemPercent
January€ 157
February€ 184
March€ 155
April€ 162
May€ 166
June€ 213
July€ 248
August€ 254
September€ 160
October€ 165
November€ 185
December€ 138
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January€ 591
February€ 610
March€ 506
April€ 495
May€ 503
June€ 414
July€ 511
August€ 480
September€ 369
October€ 319
November€ 491
December€ 656
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January€ 112
February€ 119
March€ 71
April€ 73
May€ 87
June€ 115
July€ 149
August€ 141
September€ 104
October€ 83
November€ 117
December€ 108
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January€ 411
February€ 440
March€ 353
April€ 312
May€ 312
June€ 347
July€ 439
August€ 377
September€ 262
October€ 212
November€ 254
December€ 390
ItemPercent
January€ 330
February€ 392
March€ 180
April€ 237
May€ 245
June€ 171
July€ 205
August€ 186
September€ 122
October€ 114
November€ 109
December€ 257

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