Iceland

Cheap Car Hire in Iceland from R809

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 28/10 and drop-off date of 4/11. 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 30 August 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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 30 August 2025.

There are 70 hire agencies servicing Iceland. These agencies, altogether, have 257 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Iceland with prices from R809 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here is a car type you can hire in Iceland:

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 910+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 260+

Compare car hire deals in Iceland by type

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

Volkswagen T-ROCR809/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Chevrolet CaptivaR1 177/day
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Captiva
Toyota RAV4R1 260/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

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 R1 289. Data was last updated on 30 August 2025.
Volkswagen T-ROCR809/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Chevrolet CaptivaR1 177/day
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Captiva
Toyota RAV4R1 260/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R849/day – about 1 423% less than the yearly average.

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 R761. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 680 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 R761. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 680 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

R761

February

R778

March

R778

April

R796

May

R867

June

R1 238

July

R1 680

August

R1 521

September

R938

October

R831

November

R796

December

R849

What car do most people hire in Iceland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Iceland are the following: SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Standard cars (Suzuki Vitara 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.

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 30 August 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

Budget

8,1
Very Good
14 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,6

Hertz

7,9
Good
29 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,8

Value

7,5

Thrifty

7,5
Good
21 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,8

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

keddy by Europcar

21 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 August 2025.
  • 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, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Iceland. Deals were last updated on 30 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R39+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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