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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 20 May 2026.

Most popular company

Fair Car

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 016

Cheapest price per day

R570
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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 R895/day – about 1 489% 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 R647. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 625 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 R647. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 625 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

R647

February

R696

March

R746

April

R796

May

R879

June

R1 161

July

R1 625

August

R1 575

September

R912

October

R779

November

R680

December

R713

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?

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

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 20 May 2026.

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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Avis

8 locations
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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

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 May 2026.

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

    At R1 079/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 R565/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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