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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 6 February 2026.

Most popular company

Ice Rental 4x4

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R733

Cheapest price per day

R323
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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 R808/day – about 1 345% 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 R630. 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 R630. 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

R630

February

R695

March

R711

April

R743

May

R824

June

R1 147

July

R1 584

August

R1 487

September

R889

October

R776

November

R663

December

R695

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 6 February 2026.

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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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 6 February 2026.

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

    At R733/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 R323/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.

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