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Iceland car hires in 2026

Most common car type	Intermediate

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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 R800/day – about 1 338% less than the yearly average.

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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 R653. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 584 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 R653. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 584 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

R653

February

R702

March

R718

April

R735

May

R816

June

R1 143

July

R1 584

August

R1 486

September

R898

October

R784

November

R669

December

R702

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.

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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|Sept 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|Sept 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 hires by fuel type in Iceland

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R60+

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R40+

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R38+

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Iceland car hires in 2026

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 22 January 2026.

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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?

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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 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 22 January 2026.

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What side of the road do you drive on in Iceland?

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 22 January 2026.

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