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Iceland car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Iceland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 November 2024.

Most common car type

Luxury

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 29 November 2024.

January

฿1,376

February

฿1,548

March

฿1,583

April

฿1,411

May

฿1,617

June

฿2,409

July

฿2,891

August

฿2,650

September

฿1,892

October

฿1,479

November

฿1,514

December

฿1,583

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.

Compare available car types for rental in Iceland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 29 November 2024.

Small cars

฿1,308 - ฿4,130

All Car Types

฿1,764 - ฿4,600

To hire a small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of ฿1,677/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Iceland (~฿1,308/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿4,130/day). In fact, October is about 23% 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, hiring a small car saves you 40% 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 medium car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of ฿2,522/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Iceland (~฿1,955/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿4,582/day). In fact, October is about 23% 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, hiring a medium car saves you 9% 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 large car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of ฿2,629/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Iceland (~฿3,466/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~฿6,470/day). In fact, February is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iceland, hiring a large car 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.

To hire a SUV in Iceland, you would pay an average price of ฿2,489/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Iceland (~฿2,016/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~฿3,988/day). In fact, December is about 20% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 10% 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 van in Iceland, you would pay an average price of ฿3,225/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Iceland (~฿2,901/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~฿7,913/day). In fact, February is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iceland, hiring a van is 15% more expensive. 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.

Top rental agencies in Iceland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Iceland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Iceland. Reviews were last updated on 29 November 2024.

keddy by Europcar

21 locations

Sunnycars

19 locations

Europcar

17 locations

Hertz

17 locations

Avis

8 locations

Budget

8 locations

Firefly

7 locations

Fair Car

6 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 November 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Iceland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Europcar (8.2 rating) and Budget (8.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Iceland.

  • 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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