Our Hire Cars

Discover Iceland Your Way

Iceland deserves to be explored in the right way. We believe that hiring a car in Iceland is the ideal way to explore all that it has to offer. Plan your adventure as and how you want it: the sights you want to see, the road trips you take, and even the playlist for your journey! In short, we want to make sure you see Iceland your way.

Small

Always Included

  • 24-hour breakdown service
  • No Security deposit required
  • Free Cancellation
  • Studded winter tires in winter
  • Cleaning of the car after drop-off
  • Fuel discount key
  • Unlimited Mileage
  • Free shuttle service at Kef Airport
  • Weather warning emails

The price includes the following insurance!

  • Collision Damage Waiver (“CDW”)
  • PAI (Personal Accident Insurance)
  • Third-party liability insurance

Medium

Always Included

  • 24-hour breakdown service
  • No Security deposit required
  • Free Cancellation
  • Studded winter tires in winter
  • Cleaning of the car after drop-off
  • Fuel discount key
  • Unlimited Mileage
  • Free shuttle service at Kef Airport
  • Weather warning emails

The price includes the following insurance!

  • Collision Damage Waiver (“CDW”)
  • PAI (Personal Accident Insurance)
  • Third-party liability insurance

Large

Always Included

  • 24-hour breakdown service
  • No Security deposit required
  • Free Cancellation
  • Studded winter tires in winter
  • Cleaning of the car after drop-off
  • Fuel discount key
  • Unlimited Mileage
  • Free shuttle service at Kef Airport
  • Weather warning emails

The price includes the following insurance!

  • Collision Damage Waiver (“CDW”)
  • PAI (Personal Accident Insurance)
  • Third-party liability insurance

Electric Vehicles

Always Included

  • 24-hour breakdown service
  • No Security deposit required
  • Free Cancellation
  • Studded winter tires in winter
  • Cleaning of the car after drop-off
  • Fuel discount key
  • Unlimited Mileage
  • Free shuttle service at Kef Airport
  • Weather warning emails

The price includes the following insurance!

  • Collision Damage Waiver (“CDW”)
  • PAI (Personal Accident Insurance)
  • Third-party liability insurance

FAQ

How old do I need to be to rent with Iceland Car Rental?

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It depends on which type of car you wish to rent. For smaller cars, drivers must be 20 years of age, whereas for minibuses and SUVs, drivers must be 23 years old.

Will my driver's license be accepted?

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All drivers are required to present an appropriate driving license, valid for the car rented at the beginning of the rental, and a valid passport. Both IDs will be scanned and may be kept for up to two years. Copies are not accepted.

We accept all driving licenses issued by countries within the EU and USA/Canada. If you are from a country outside those regions, we will accept your driving license if it has a license number, photo, and a valid date and is in the Roman alphabet. If your driving license does not fulfill those requirements, you will need an international driving license to drive in Iceland.

Where do I pick up and drop off my rental car in Iceland?

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Between 06:00 and 17:45, a free shuttle bus drives from the terminal to our rental car locations/offices at KEF International Airport. 

If the weather is fine, our rental office is just a 3-minute walk from the airport.

Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Iceland?

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We accept these Credit Cards: American Express, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Visa. 

We accept these Debit Cards: All debit-, debit/credit- or prepaid cards are accepted if a 15-16-digit number is displayed on the card. 

Lessee is required to provide payment card info at checkout. The card is used to charge the cost of the following:

  • damages and towing
  • missing fuel
  • additional days
  • unpaid parking, toll, and road fees
  • administration fees and other miscellaneous charges

No security deposit is charged to the card. The card must be valid for 90 days after the rental period ends.

Difference between AWD and 4WD

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The terms "all-wheel drive" and "four-wheel drive" are often used interchangeably, but they really shouldn't be. There are key differences between the two. Perhaps you've never known the differences between all- and four-wheel drive and were afraid to ask, or maybe you didn't realize they mean different things. 

Basically, an all-wheel drive system can send a variable amount of torque to each axle, and the driver doesn't typically control this. A four-wheel drive system sends a fixed amount of power to each axle, and it can be switched on or off by the driver. So, how do they go about doing their jobs? Generally, an all-wheel drive system uses a center differential to distribute the engine's torque between the two axles, while four-wheel drive relies on a transfer case, which functions like a locked differential.

At this point you might be wondering why there's a need for both of these types of systems, since the aim of both is to distribute power to all four wheels. Four-wheel drive is great for off-roading and other low-traction scenarios, since the system sends a fixed amount of power to each tire. Whichever tire has the most traction is guaranteed to get the power it needs, helping prevent the vehicle from getting stuck.

But four-wheel drive often doesn't work on the road for the exact same reason it works so well off road. In a corner, the wheels of a car spin at different speeds. With four-wheel drive selected, the system tries to get each wheel spinning at similar speeds, which makes on-road cornering difficult. That's why most four-wheel drive systems can be operated in a two-wheel drive mode, which is recommended for road use.

All-wheel drive systems are great for road usage because they can actively send power to the wheel (or wheels) that need it most. Some all-wheel drive systems have a fixed torque split between the front and rear axles, but those don't have the same issues with cornering as four-wheel drive systems since they rely on a differential rather than a transfer case.

Of course, there are lots of different types of all- and four-wheel drive systems that buck these conventions.

Discover Iceland Your Way

Our fleet of quality cars includes an option for every adventure, from small cars for easy city exploration to 4x4 vehicles, so that nothing stands between you and the open road. Select the ideal model for you, and the dates for your visit, then book your rental car today. Rest assured, our prices are fully inclusive of everything you need, keeping you safe and protected while on Iceland’s roads. Hire your rental car and hit the Icelandic roads as soon as you land in Reykjavík. Our office is based near Keflavík Airport. Here’s how to find us.

Our entire rental fleet is available at fully inclusive prices, with no hidden fees. This includes insurance, 24-hour breakdown assistance, and unlimited mileage for your trip.

Please remember that the price can change at any time and is not guaranteed until you make a confirmed booking.