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Cheap Car Hire in Iceland from R1 145

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Iceland with a pick-up date of 25/6 and drop-off date of 29/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Iceland car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Iceland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 June 2025.

Most popular company

Fair Car

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 095

Cheapest price per day

R1 145

Popular car types in Iceland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Iceland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 June 2025.

There are 69 hire agencies servicing Iceland. These agencies, altogether, have 254 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Iceland with prices from R1 145 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in Iceland:

Economy

Economy

R1 145+

Compact

Compact

R1 536+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R4 347+

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R1 874+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R1 879+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R2 094+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R2 136+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R2 293+

Compare car hire deals in Iceland by type

Here are the best Iceland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Iceland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia PicantoR1 145/day
2
M
Kia Picanto
Suzuki BalenoR1 443/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Hyundai AtosR1 536/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos

Best car hire deals found in Iceland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Iceland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Iceland with an average daily rate of R2 550. Data was last updated on 15 June 2025.
Kia PicantoR1 145/day
2
M
Kia Picanto
Suzuki BalenoR1 443/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno
Hyundai AtosR1 536/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos

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 37 days before pickup. The average price then is just R861/day – about 1 523% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Iceland?

In Iceland, the most affordable car hire company right now is Firefly, offering prices from just R712,85/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Northern Lights, with rates starting at R1 621,66/day.

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

At Iceland, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R771. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 470 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 January, with an average daily rate of just R771. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 470 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

R771

February

R789

March

R789

April

R807

May

R879

June

R1 201

July

R1 470

August

R1 363

September

R896

October

R789

November

R789

December

R861

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.

Top rental agencies in Iceland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Iceland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Iceland. Reviews were last updated on 15 June 2025.

Europcar

8,2
Very Good
33 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,7

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

8,0

Hertz

8,0
Very Good
30 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,6

Budget

8,0
Very Good
14 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,5

GREEN MOTION

7,9
Good
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

8,6

Thrifty

7,6
Good
19 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,7

Ice Rental Cars

7,5
Good
10 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

7,7

Dollar

7,2
Good
20 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

7,1

Ice Rental 4x4

6,8
Okay
11 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,9

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland?

    When hiring a car in Iceland, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Alamo, and with prices around R1 644/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is COMPACT, which starts as low as R1 624/day.

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

    At R1 150/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 R932/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.

Car hires by fuel type in Iceland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Iceland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Iceland. Deals were last updated on 15 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R66+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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