Car hire in Iceland

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Iceland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerIce Rental 4x4
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentDecember
Best time to book1 week 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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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Iceland

The cheapest month to rent a car in Iceland is December, when the average cost per day is Rs17,634. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is October, when the average cost per day is Rs18,067. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Iceland is April.
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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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.

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 Ice Rental 4x4. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Ice Rental 4x4.

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 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rs21,709 a day and Rs44,864 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.