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In Iceland, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

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Iceland car rentals in 2025

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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 799,600/day – about 1,442,700% less than the yearly average.

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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 682,992/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iceland is July (Rp 1,599,200/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 682,992

February

Rp 716,309

March

Rp 716,309

April

Rp 749,625

May

Rp 816,259

June

Rp 1,166,084

July

Rp 1,599,200

August

Rp 1,482,592

September

Rp 899,550

October

Rp 799,600

November

Rp 699,650

December

Rp 749,625

What car do most people hire in Iceland?

Compact cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Iceland. SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iceland?

keddy by Europcar has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Iceland at 19.

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Top rental agencies in Iceland

Europcar

7.9

Good

33 reviews•17 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2025

It was great, everyone was very helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Nice and friendly staff at the counter. She show us some of the points to pay attention while driving, like paid parking in the city area, how to drive on the round-above, which tunnel needs to paid fee to use, etc. I rented a 7-seat caravan for five peoples plus 7 pieces of carry-on luggage.

8.0

Very Good|Nov 2021

The car was clean and we did not have any issues. We were unhappy about waiting in line almost an hour to pick up the car.

1.9

Poor|Sep 2021

Great until the end. At check-in, there was a tiny, and let me emphasize tiny, scratch on our windshield. I’m not convinced it wasn’t there at pick-up, but in any event, not billable damage. But bill me they did. Over $150. I highly recommend going over your car with a fine-toothed comb before leaving the facility at pickup. At least one other party was experiencing the exact same thing while we were there. Not acceptable, and I’m finished with EuropeCar. We travel to Iceland quite a bit, Hertz for me from now on.

3.9

Poor|Sep 2021

The line to pick up the car at the airport in Reykjavik took 2 hours, nightmare. The car was clean and nice and the drop off was quick and easy.

8.0

Very Good|Jun 2021

Friendly staff, and accommodating.

The car had been newer. The transmission was a bit sluggish. Otherwise, served our needs quite well.

1 out of 11

Hertz

8.2

Very Good

29 reviews•16 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Staff at the counter were really good! Brakes squeaked a lot.

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

We needed better direction regarding navigation. Hertz offered no maps and provided inadequate guidance on way finding. However, once we returned to the office and asked for help, they provided excellent advice and help. Three different employees provided great service.

1 out of 10

Budget

7.9

Good

14 reviews•8 locations

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Thrifty

7.8

Good

22 reviews•8 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2025

Pickup experience was a nightmare. We waited for an hour and a half for our Thrifty number to be called, while dozens on Hertz customers who arrived later than us were able to pick up their rental. Not sure where the disconnect occurs, but Dollar and Thrifty customers are definitely not high-priority customers at KEF. They did however upgrade our vehicle after our aggravating wait, which helped soften the blow of waiting 90 minutes in the queue.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2024

Friendly

1 out of 8

Dollar

7.3

Good

20 reviews•8 locations

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Ice Rental 4x4

7.2

Good

11 reviews•6 locations

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Ice Rental Cars

6.6

Okay

10 reviews•5 locations

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Avis

8 locations

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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

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Rp 77+

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Rp 84+

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Iceland car rentals in 2025

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 December 2025.

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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?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Iceland?

What car do most people hire in Iceland?

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iceland?

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 December 2025.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Iceland

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