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Cheap Car Hire in Iceland from R740

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Iceland car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R1 293

Cheapest price per day

R740
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Popular car types in Iceland

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There are 78 hire agencies servicing Iceland. These agencies, altogether, have 278 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Iceland with prices from R740 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Iceland:

Economy

Economy

R740+

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Compact

Compact

R1 086+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R3 203+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R3 263+

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Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R953+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R1 011+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 302+

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Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

R1 378+

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Best car hire deals found in Iceland

Citroen C3 AircrossR740/day
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 10/01/26
Citroen C3R759/day
Citroen C3
Found 10/01/26
Volkswagen T-CrossR1 011/day
Volkswagen T-Cross
Found 10/01/26

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 19 days before pickup. The average price then is just R858/day – about 980% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Iceland?

In Iceland, the most affordable car hire company right now is FLIZZR, offering prices from just R41,73/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at R50,26/day.

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

At Iceland, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just R917. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R2 350 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 February, with an average daily rate of just R917. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R2 350 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

R1 017

February

R917

March

R925

April

R1 050

May

R1 208

June

R1 658

July

R2 350

August

R2 317

September

R1 342

October

R1 033

November

R1 083

December

R983

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iceland?

Avis has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in Iceland at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Iceland

Avis

9,2
Wonderful
1 review•8 locations
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

8,8

Overall

9,2

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

7,6

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5,7
Fair
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

5,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

6,1

Go Rentals

1 location
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NextCar

1 location
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National

3 locations
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Rhodium

1 location
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RAS Car Rental

4 locations
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Fara Car Rental

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • 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 Europcar, and with prices around R2 881/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is PASSENGER_VAN, which starts as low as R2 881/day.

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

    At R1 342/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 R785/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

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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 (R52+).

Electric

Electric

R54+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R52+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R59+

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