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Car hire in Iceland

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Iceland car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Iceland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerFairCar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Crossover
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentJanuary
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Iceland could cost, we've pulled prices from Reykjavik.

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Mini cars in Reykjavik

4-5 doors
From
SAR 234
per day

Economy cars in Reykjavik

4-5 doors
From
SAR 254
per day

Intermediate cars in Reykjavik

SUV
From
SAR 262
per day

Compact cars in Reykjavik

4-5 doors
From
SAR 368
per day

Fullsize cars in Reykjavik

4-5 doors
From
SAR 627
per day

Premium cars in Reykjavik

Crossover
From
SAR 788
per day

Mini cars in Keflavík

4-5 doors
From
SAR 234
per day

Economy cars in Keflavík

4-5 doors
From
SAR 255
per day

Intermediate cars in Keflavík

SUV
From
SAR 262
per day

Compact cars in Keflavík

4-5 doors
From
SAR 368
per day

Fullsize cars in Keflavík

4-5 doors
From
SAR 627
per day

Premium cars in Keflavík

Crossover
From
SAR 788
per day

Economy cars in Akureyri

4-5 doors
From
SAR 387
per day

Mini cars in Akureyri

4-5 doors
From
SAR 398
per day

Compact cars in Akureyri

4-5 doors
From
SAR 496
per day

Intermediate cars in Akureyri

Passenger van
From
SAR 618
per day

Premium cars in Akureyri

Crossover
From
SAR 1,020
per day

Economy cars in Egilsstadir

4-5 doors
From
SAR 431
per day

Mini cars in Egilsstadir

4-5 doors
From
SAR 455
per day

Compact cars in Egilsstadir

4-5 doors
From
SAR 586
per day

Intermediate cars in Egilsstadir

SUV
From
SAR 610
per day

Premium cars in Egilsstadir

Crossover
From
SAR 671
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Iceland

The cheapest month to rent a car in Iceland is January, when the average cost per day is SAR 179. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is October, when the average cost per day is SAR 187. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Iceland is August.
Sep
SAR 458
Oct
SAR 187
Nov
SAR 255
Dec
SAR 223
Jan
SAR 179
Feb
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Mar
SAR 240
Apr
SAR 239
May
SAR 214
Jun
SAR 278
Jul
SAR 389
Aug
SAR 551
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Iceland could cost, we've pulled prices from Reykjavik.

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What are the best car hire companies in Iceland?

Orange car rental
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Global rent a car
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Ice Rental Cars
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Payless
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Interrent Car Hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Surprice
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Orange car rental
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Global rent a car
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Ice Rental Cars
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Payless
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Interrent Car Hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Surprice
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about Iceland

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyIcelandic Krone
LanguageIcelandic
Motorway speed limit90kmph
Built-up area speed limit30-50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Iceland: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Iceland, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Iceland you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Iceland is Orange car rental. You can rent a car with them for SAR 1,241 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Orange car rental, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Iceland depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Iceland, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Iceland. First, you need to decide where in Iceland you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Iceland. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Iceland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Reykjavik. On average, it costs SAR 456 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is SAR 234 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Iceland

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Iceland is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in Iceland is FairCar. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with FairCar.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are SAR 234 a day and SAR 225 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Iceland you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Iceland. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Iceland is Reykjavik. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Reykjavik.

Hire a car long term in Iceland

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Iceland with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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