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 18 June 2025.
Most popular company | Fair Car |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | R1 055 |
Cheapest price per day | R647 |
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 R859/day – about 1 514% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Iceland?
In Iceland, the most affordable car hire company right now is Firefly, offering prices from just R711,28/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Northern Lights, with rates starting at R1 618,08/day.
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 R769. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 485 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 R769. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 485 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
R769
February
R787
March
R787
April
R805
May
R877
June
R1 216
July
R1 485
August
R1 360
September
R894
October
R787
November
R787
December
R859
What car do most people hire in Iceland?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Iceland are the following: Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Compact cars (Kia Cee'd 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 18 June 2025.
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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 18 June 2025.
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 Alamo, and with prices around R1 640/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is COMPACT, which starts as low as R1 620/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Iceland?
At R1 148/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 R930/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.