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Iceland car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R1 295

Cheapest price per day

R334
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Cheapflights insights for Iceland car hires

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 19 days before pickup. The average price then is just R851/day – about 967% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Iceland?

In Iceland, the most affordable car hire company right now is FLIZZR, offering prices from just R20,07/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at R25,00/day.

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

At Iceland, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R918. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R2 395 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Iceland, the best time to hire a car is in March, with an average daily rate of just R918. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R2 395 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R1 018

February

R926

March

R918

April

R1 060

May

R1 218

June

R1 644

July

R2 395

August

R2 320

September

R1 394

October

R1 027

November

R1 043

December

R1 018

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.

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Top rental agencies in Iceland

Avis

9,2
Wonderful
1 review•8 locations
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

8,8

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

7,6

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5,4
Fair
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

5,2

Overall

5,4

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

5,8

Go Rentals

1 location
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NextCar

1 location
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National

3 locations
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Rhodium

1 location
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RAS Car Rental

4 locations
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Fara Car Rental

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Iceland?

    At R1 343/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Reykjavik than any other city in Iceland. The cheapest price found in Iceland was for R787/day in Reykjavik.

  • 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.

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