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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 |
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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
R1 910+
Compact estate car
R619+
Intermediate SUV
R809+
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
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Chevrolet CaptivaR1 177/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4R1 260/day
5
M
A/C
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
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A/C
Chevrolet CaptivaR1 177/day
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Toyota RAV4R1 260/day
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A/C
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
33 reviews•17 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,7
Comfort
8,7
Overall
8,2
Pick-up/drop-off
8,1
Value
8,0
Budget
14 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
8,1
Overall
8,1
Pick-up/drop-off
7,9
Value
7,6
Hertz
29 reviews•16 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,6
Comfort
8,4
Overall
7,9
Pick-up/drop-off
7,8
Value
7,5
Thrifty
21 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,8
Comfort
8,0
Overall
7,5
Pick-up/drop-off
7,0
Value
6,8
Ice Rental Cars
10 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,7
Comfort
7,7
Overall
7,5
Pick-up/drop-off
6,8
Value
7,7
Dollar
20 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,3
Comfort
7,6
Overall
7,2
Pick-up/drop-off
6,8
Value
7,1
Ice Rental 4x4
11 reviews•6 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
R60+
Hybrid
R39+
Petrol/Diesel
R41+