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Car rental in Iceland

9 airports · 1 port · 11 cities · drives on the right

  • Free cancellation on most offers
  • 24/7 customer service
  • No hidden fees
  • Pay later on many offers
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  • 17rental companies
  • 11pick-up points
  • from $56 per day
  • 8.7 top rated · Europcar

Half of the offers here cost under $195 a day, and one in ten under $77. The companies with the most offices here are Europcar, Hertz and Budget. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 7 · In the terminal: 6 · Meet and greet: 3
  • Free cancellation: 17 of 17
  • Debit card accepted: 1 of 17
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
  • Budget
  • Dollar
  • Thrifty
  • Ras
  • +11

Where to rent a car in Iceland

Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

All 9 airports in Iceland All 11 cities in Iceland 1 port

Rental prices in Iceland by car class

Class Typical cars Suppliers Cheapest at From / day Typical / day
Mini Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo, Kia Picanto 17 Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $56 $94
Economy Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i20 16 Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $57 $94
Compact Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Corolla, Dacia Duster 14 Akureyri Airport $66 $133
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Eclipse 11 Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $86 $148
Standard Skoda Superb, Toyota Avensis 2 Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $123
Station wagon Hyundai i30 Estate, Skoda Octavia Estate, Kia Ceed Estate 14 Akureyri Airport $75 $147
Small SUV Suzuki Jimny 2 Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $74
SUV Toyota Land Cruiser, Dacia Duster, Land-Rover Defender 16 Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $108 $252
Minivan Toyota Proace, Ford Tourneo 3 Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $193
5-seat MPV Mazda CX-30 1 Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $626
7-seat minivan Volkswagen Caddy Maxi, Ford Tourneo, Mercedes V Class 3 Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $167 $351
9-seat van Volkswagen Caravelle, Renault Trafic, Toyota Proace 10 Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $261 $386
Luxury Mercedes GLE 350 Hybrid, Volvo XC90, Land Rover Discovery 4 Reykjavik Port $237 $323

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Kia Picanto rental car in Iceland Alamo

Kia Picanto

or similar

Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
from $56/day See prices
Toyota Aygo rental car in Iceland Thrifty

Toyota Aygo

or similar

Akureyri Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
from $56/day See prices
Hyundai i10 rental car in Iceland Budget

Hyundai i10

or similar

Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
from $57/day See prices
Toyota Yaris rental car in Iceland Sixt

Toyota Yaris

or similar

Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
from $57/day See prices
Hyundai i20 rental car in Iceland Alamo

Hyundai i20

or similar

Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
from $59/day See prices
Suzuki Swift rental car in Iceland Europcar

Suzuki Swift

or similar

Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $65/day See prices
Renault Clio rental car in Iceland Geysir

Renault Clio

or similar

Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
from $65/day See prices
Renault Zoe rental car in Iceland Europcar

Renault Zoe

or similar

Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $66/day See prices

Car rental companies in Iceland

Rating is the average over the company's offices in Iceland. Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Rental conditions in Iceland

Based on 17 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 18. Drivers under 26 pay $0–$16 a day extra (Budget, Payless and Geysir). Drivers aged 70 and over pay $16 a day extra.
Debit card Accepted by 1 of 17 suppliers: Geysir.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 16 of 17 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 17 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (16 suppliers), Same to same (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 62%, manual 38%.
Electric and hybrid Mitsubishi Eclipse, Tesla Model Y, Jeep Compass Hybrid and Toyota C-HR Hybrid, from $67 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 17 suppliers.
Insurance included Collision damage waiver (CDW) (17 suppliers), Theft protection (TP) (16 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (14 suppliers). Deductible: $986–$4 034.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 2 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $36–$37.
Extras Infant seat (16 suppliers), GPS (15 suppliers), Child seat (15 suppliers), Booster seat (15 suppliers), Winter tires (13 suppliers), Wi-Fi (3 suppliers)
Special offers Special discount (5 suppliers), Pre-registration available (5 suppliers)

Prices in Iceland in numbers

Price per day. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Cheapest places lowest price seen
  1. Akureyri Airport $62
  2. Reykjavik Downtown $63
  3. Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport $65
  4. Egilsstadir Airport $67
  5. Isafjordur $81
  6. Reykjavik Port $85
  7. Reykjavik Árbæjarsafn $88
  8. Reykjavik Haaleiti $112
  9. Hofn Airport $139
  10. Isafjordur Airport $140

Van, SUV and luxury car rental in Iceland

Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Car rental in Iceland: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Iceland?
Half of the offers we have seen in Iceland cost under $195 a day, and one in ten under $77. The cheapest class is Mini, from $56 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company is cheapest in Iceland?
Payless is the cheapest for a small car, about $49 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Iceland?
Europcar, rated 8.7 out of 10 from 500+ reviews. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Iceland?
The lowest minimum age among our partners in Iceland is 18. Drivers under 26 pay a young-driver fee of $0–$16 a day.

Can I rent a car in Iceland with a debit card?
1 of 17 companies accept a debit card: Geysir.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Iceland?
In Iceland you drive on the right. 62% of the rental cars are automatic.

What are the driving rules in Iceland?
Speed limits: 50 km/h in towns · 90 km/h on rural roads. Drink-drive limit: 0.02% blood alcohol. Road charges: Tolls on some roads. Sources: WHO Global status report on road safety 2023, EU Your Europe road rules and national road operators, checked October 2026. Local signs always apply.

Where is car rental cheapest in Iceland?
The lowest prices we have seen are at Akureyri Airport ($62), Reykjavik Downtown ($63) and Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport ($65). Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Can I return the car somewhere else in Iceland?
0% of searches in Iceland are one-way. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see the one-way fee.

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