Cheap car hire in Iceland

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Iceland car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Iceland car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyIce Rental 4x4
Most popular carSmall
Pick-up points7, Reykjavik is most popular
Cheapest price found€84 per day, Isafjordur
Cheapest monthApril
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Iceland could cost, we've pulled prices from Isafjordur.

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Cities in Iceland

Take a look at the different cities in Iceland you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

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All you need to know about Iceland

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyIcelandic Krone
LanguageIcelandic
Speed limitMotorway50kmph
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Iceland

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Iceland is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Iceland are Ice Rental 4x4, FairCar and Goldcar. The cheapest company we've found is Saga Car Rental. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are €84 a day and €36 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Iceland you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Iceland. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Iceland is Reykjavik. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Isafjordur.

Hire a car long term in Iceland

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Iceland with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.