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JPC
Highly recommend. We had a 2019 Dacia Duster with 4x4 option, standard. Car handled great (although gutless in 5 or 6 going uphill). Put 3000 km or so on it over almost every type of road, not the interior F roads which were closed anyway. It handled it. Service and advice from staff were fantastic, warned how to avoid tickets, especially parking. Got the Parka app as suggested, can't recommend that enough. It works and it's easy.
Jim Underschultz
We required a hire car for a 1-month self-drive tour of Iceland, and we wanted to be able to go on F-Roads. We opted for a Toyota Yaris Cross 4x4 Hybrid that gave us the F-Road options as well as the fuel economy of the hybrid. It worked out perfectly for us. The MyCar staff were super helpful and friendly. We opted for the premium insurance and were glad that we did as it included an internet dongle that we used all the time. We got a rock chip in the windscreen, and a flat tyre repaired and this was all included under the insurance. After doing thee trip you realize how many things that can go wrong, so we were super glad that we took the insurance and had no worries. The car had a tyre repair kit including a compressor to reinflate the flat enough to get us to a repair shop which was great, We had a brilliant trip and the car was great and the MyCar service was superb. Pick up and drop off at Keflavik Airport was seamless.
Chris Mancilla
Our first trip to Iceland was fantastic. The van was a perfect fit for the 6 of us plus luggage. Easy to navigate and a comfortable ride
Dianne Mary Jones
Car was comfortable and just the right size for 4 adults with 2 bags each. Information on booking was incorrect....we were waiting for a shuttle and ended up walking to the Blue Car office, only to be told that the shuttle is no longer in service. Service personnel at check in very efficient.
JPC
Highly recommend. We had a 2019 Dacia Duster with 4x4 option, standard. Car handled great (although gutless in 5 or 6 going uphill). Put 3000 km or so on it over almost every type of road, not the interior F roads which were closed anyway. It handled it. Service and advice from staff were fantastic, warned how to avoid tickets, especially parking. Got the Parka app as suggested, can't recommend that enough. It works and it's easy.
Jim Underschultz
We required a hire car for a 1-month self-drive tour of Iceland, and we wanted to be able to go on F-Roads. We opted for a Toyota Yaris Cross 4x4 Hybrid that gave us the F-Road options as well as the fuel economy of the hybrid. It worked out perfectly for us. The MyCar staff were super helpful and friendly. We opted for the premium insurance and were glad that we did as it included an internet dongle that we used all the time. We got a rock chip in the windscreen, and a flat tyre repaired and this was all included under the insurance. After doing thee trip you realize how many things that can go wrong, so we were super glad that we took the insurance and had no worries. The car had a tyre repair kit including a compressor to reinflate the flat enough to get us to a repair shop which was great, We had a brilliant trip and the car was great and the MyCar service was superb. Pick up and drop off at Keflavik Airport was seamless.
Chris Mancilla
Our first trip to Iceland was fantastic. The van was a perfect fit for the 6 of us plus luggage. Easy to navigate and a comfortable ride
Dianne Mary Jones
Car was comfortable and just the right size for 4 adults with 2 bags each. Information on booking was incorrect....we were waiting for a shuttle and ended up walking to the Blue Car office, only to be told that the shuttle is no longer in service. Service personnel at check in very efficient.
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Find a 4x4 or SUV, Iceland's most popular rental category. These cars offer extra safety on gravel, stability in Iceland's strong winds, room for luggage and gear, and the only legal access to Highland F-roads in summer.
Choose this category for the safety and stability most Iceland travelers want, for driving the full Ring Road, for a Highland trip, or for renting a car in the winter season between October and March.
A 4x4 is the only legal way to reach Iceland's F-roads, the mountain roads that open from late June to early September and lead into the Highlands. They take you to remote areas like Landmannalaugar nature reserve, Thorsmork valley, and Askja caldera.
On regular roads, four-wheel drive gives you better traction in winter, more stability against Iceland's crosswinds, and the cargo space for a long Ring Road trip.
Match the vehicle to your trip:
Always check the specific car's listing for Highland approval before you book. Our guide to rental car sizes in Iceland helps you decide.
Before you book, note the following
A 4x4 sits higher and weighs more than a compact car. It handles less responsively in tight turns and on sudden braking, so drive at moderate speeds and brake earlier than you would in a smaller car.
Three habits keep you safe:
For Iceland's road rules and seasonal advice, read our complete guide to driving in Iceland.
Every 4x4 or SUV rental comes with:
Optional add-ons available from most suppliers:
Things insurance won't cover:
Pickup is available at Keflavik Airport car rentals, Reykjavik car rentals, and at Akureyri in North Iceland and Egilsstadir in the Eastfjords. One-way rentals are available for an additional fee.
To rent a 4x4 or SUV in Iceland, you'll need:
Most rentals are free to modify or cancel up to 24 hours before pickup, with exact terms on each car's product page.
Summer (June to August) and the northern lights months (October to March) book out fastest, so reserve 2-3 months ahead if you can. For more guidance, see our best tips for renting a car in Iceland.
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