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Cheap Car Hire in Iceland from R552

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 5/1 and drop-off date of 11/1. 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 19 December 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 19 December 2025.
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There are 71 hire agencies servicing Iceland. These agencies, altogether, have 259 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Iceland with prices from R552 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Iceland:

Economy

Economy

R552+

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Compact

Compact

R703+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 532+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 796+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R3 118+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 966+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R862+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 215+

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

Here are the best Iceland medium 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:

GWM Ora Good CatR552/day
2
M
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 12/18/25
Nissan AlmeraR703/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 12/18/25

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 735. Data was last updated on 19 December 2025.
GWM Ora Good CatR552/day
2
M
GWM Ora Good Cat
Found 12/18/25
Nissan AlmeraR703/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera
Found 12/18/25
Volkswagen Polo VivoR871/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Found 12/18/25

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 R804/day – about 1 353% 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 R687. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 608 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 R687. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 608 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

R687

February

R720

March

R720

April

R754

May

R821

June

R1 173

July

R1 608

August

R1 491

September

R905

October

R804

November

R704

December

R737

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

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 19 December 2025.

Europcar

7,9
Good
33 reviews•17 locations
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Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,5

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,8

Hertz

8,2
Very Good
29 reviews•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8,8

Comfort

8,6

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,5

Budget

7,9
Good
14 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,9

Value

7,4

Thrifty

7,8
Good
22 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,4

Overall

7,8

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,3

Dollar

7,3
Good
20 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

7,2

Ice Rental 4x4

7,2
Good
11 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,4

Ice Rental Cars

6,6
Okay
10 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,4

Value

6,6

Avis

8 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 December 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 19 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R30+).

Electric

Electric

R56+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R30+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R30+

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