Iceland car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Iceland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 October 2026.
Most popular company | Ice Rental 4x4 |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | Rp 1,921,120 |
Cheapest price per day | Rp 648,194 |
Cheapflights insights for Iceland car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Iceland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Iceland?
For the best savings on car hire in Iceland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just Rp 893,815/day – about 1,510,486% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Iceland?
Looking to hire a car in Iceland? Alamo had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only Rp 194.95/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at Rp 201.26/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Iceland?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Iceland is January, when you can expect to pay Rp 715,052/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iceland is August (Rp 1,877,011/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
Rp 715,052
February
Rp 768,681
March
Rp 822,310
April
Rp 840,186
May
Rp 965,320
June
Rp 1,233,464
July
Rp 1,734,001
August
Rp 1,877,011
September
Rp 1,126,207
October
Rp 983,196
November
Rp 804,433
December
Rp 822,310
Which car hire company has the most locations in Iceland?
Avis has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in Iceland at 1.
Top rental agencies in Iceland
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Iceland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Iceland. Reviews were last updated on 12 October 2026.
Avis
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Go Rentals
Go Rentals Locations in Iceland
NextCar
NextCar Locations in Iceland
National
National Locations in Iceland
Rhodium
Rhodium Locations in Iceland
RAS Car Rental
RAS Car Rental Locations in Iceland
Fara Car Rental
Fara Car Rental Locations in Iceland
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 October 2026.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Iceland?
When visiting Iceland, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Reykjavik where rental cars typically will cost around Rp 2,252,824/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Iceland was found in Reykjavik for just Rp 1,323,847/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in Iceland?
In Iceland, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.
Car rentals by fuel type in Iceland
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Iceland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Iceland. Deals were last updated on 12 October 2026.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 41+).
Electric
Rp 54+
Hybrid
Rp 44+
Petrol/Diesel
Rp 41+