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How far in advance should I hire a car in Akureyri?

To get the best deal on car hire in Akureyri, book about 52 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R729, which is about 630% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Akureyri?

Budget is currently the cheapest car hire company in Akureyri with deals as low as R41,99/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R54,10/day.

What is the best car rental company in Akureyri?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Akureyri is Europcar (rated 9.3/10 with 2 reviews). Avis (rated 9.2/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Europcar
Europcar
9.3
Avis
Avis
9.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
9.0
Firefly
Firefly
7.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Akureyri?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Akureyri is March, when you can expect to pay R1 077/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Akureyri is July (R3 148/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

R1 309

February

R1 127

March

R1 077

April

R1 293

May

R1 508

June

R2 154

July

R3 148

August

R2 900

September

R1 690

October

R1 210

November

R1 210

December

R1 226

What car do most people hire in Akureyri?

Mini cars (Class Mini Car, for example) are the most popular in Akureyri. Intermediate (Kia Sportage) and Economy (Class Economy Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Akureyri.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Akureyri?

In Akureyri, Avis, Budget, and Dollar have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Akureyri

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Akureyri known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Akureyri. Reviews were last updated on 23 July 2026.

Europcar

9,3
Wonderful
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,0

Avis

2 locations
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

8,8

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

7,6

Thrifty

9,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

5,0

Firefly

1 location
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Cleanliness

6,5

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

7,5

Dollar

6,0
Okay
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Budget

2 locations
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Hertz

1 location
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Shouqi

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Akureyri, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 July 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Akureyri?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Akureyri for a month is certainly possible.

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