Iceland

Cheap Car Hire in Iceland from R584

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Iceland with a pick-up date of 8/5 and drop-off date of 18/5. 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.
Reykjavik, Iceland
May 2 — May 9
Driver's age: 26-65
Reykjavik, Iceland
Thu 2/5
Noon
Thu 9/5
Noon

Iceland car hires in 2024

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 25 April 2024.

Most common car type

Intermediate

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Iceland?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Iceland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

January

R782

February

R858

March

R877

April

R782

May

R954

June

R1 488

July

R1 946

August

R1 774

September

R1 182

October

R839

November

R820

December

R858

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Iceland is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 25 April 2024.

There are 61 hire agencies servicing Iceland. These agencies, altogether, have 233 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Iceland with prices from R942 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in Iceland:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 363+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 279+

Mini

Mini

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

R1 124+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 500+

Compare available car types for rental in Iceland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Iceland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 April 2024.

Small cars

R604 - R2 775

All Car Types

R640 - R2 785

To hire a small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R1 117/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Iceland (~R604/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 775/day). In fact, April is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iceland, renting a small car saves you 18% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Iceland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R1 010/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Iceland (~R647/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R2 777/day). In fact, March is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iceland, renting a medium car saves you 26% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R1 284/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Iceland (~R711/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R3 245/day). In fact, April is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iceland, renting a SUV saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Iceland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloR942/day
2
M
Volkswagen Polo

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 25 April 2024.

keddy by Europcar

20 locations

Sunnycars

19 locations

Hertz

17 locations

Europcar

16 locations

Avis

8 locations

Budget

8 locations

Firefly

7 locations

Ice Rental 4x4

6 locations

Best Iceland car hire deals found

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 329. Data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Volkswagen PoloR942/day
2
M
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo VivoR978/day
2
M
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Toyota Corolla QuestR1 068/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Iceland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8,5 rating), Budget (8,4 rating) and Europcar (8,2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Iceland.

  • 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 Ice Rental 4x4, and with prices around R392/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Ice Rental 4x4 is MINI, which starts as low as R392/day.

  • 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.

Small car hires in Iceland

Find small car hire deals in Iceland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Iceland cost an average of R1 556 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Renault KwidR584/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Chevrolet SparkR602/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Chevrolet SparkR692/day
2
M
Chevrolet Spark

Van hires in Iceland

Find people carrier hire deals in Iceland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Iceland cost an average of R2 176 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2024.
Suzuki ErtigaR1 226/day
5
M
A/C
Suzuki Ertiga
Toyota AvanzaR1 233/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza
Toyota AvanzaR2 674/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Avanza

Car hires by fuel type in Iceland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Iceland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Iceland. Deals were last updated on 25 April 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R38+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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