Best Reykjavik Car Rentals

Renting a car in Reykjavik is a convenient option for travelers planning to use Reykjavik as a base for their travels around the country. There are many wonderful sites and attractions within driving distance of Iceland's capital city, another of the major advantages of renting a car in Reykjavik city. Having a rental car of your own is a perfect way to explore Iceland.

If you want the freedom to explore Iceland at your own pace, hire a car. Some providers allow you to pick up the car at Keflavik airport and return it to Reykjavik, or vice versa.

Reykjavik is an excellent base for your visit to Iceland as there are many things to do there, being the nation's capital. It’s also a short driving distance from many of Iceland's natural attractions and hidden gems.

If you’re visiting during the summer and will mostly stick to the Ring Road and the accessible attractions near Reykjavik, there is a wide range of vehicles in our Small & Cheap Car category of rental cars. They’re perfect if you’re looking for cheap car rentals for urban roads.

If you're visiting during the winter months or want to explore the remote Highlands of Iceland, renting a 4x4 Jeep or SUV would be more suitable. These vehicles are necessary because you would be driving through snow on mountain roads and rural gravel roads.

What is included with your rental car in Iceland varies from rental to rental. Some rentals offer GPS devices, but read the description carefully and review the ‘included’ section before finalizing your booking.

All rental vehicles in Iceland include unlimited mileage and CDW insurance. The CDW insurance covers car damage and compensation for harm to individuals.

For Camper Vans, the rental car company may also offer free camping equipment. Camping box contents vary, so please read the vehicle description carefully.

Yes, most car rental companies in Reykjavik offer this option. You can see the different rental locations for pick-up and drop-off in the booking widget of your selected vehicle.

If the booking widget doesn’t mention this option, the specific car rental company does not offer pick-up in Reykjavik. Remember that this service may involve an extra fee, as some rental companies only have offices in Keflavik and need to deliver the car to Reykjavik.

There are a few options for getting from Keflavik International Airport to Reykjavik. Take a look at our wide selection of airport transfers to see what works best for you.

Yes, you can. Many car rental companies in Iceland allow you to drop off your rental cars either in Keflavik or Reykjavik. When using our booking widget, simply use the filter at the top of the car rental page to choose your pick-up and drop-off locations.

Most car rental offices in Reykjavik are open between 8:00 and 18:00, depending on the rental company. However, most rentals in Keflavik International Airport, located about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from Reykjavik, offer 24/7 pick-up and drop-off services.

Yes, many car rental companies offer the possibility of picking up and/or dropping off your rental car at Reykjavik Airport, located just outside the city center. Please note that all international flights arrive and depart from Keflavik International Airport, located about 30 miles (50 kilometers) from downtown Reykjavik.

Compared to most capital cities in the world, finding a parking spot in Reykjavik is relatively easy. Some hotels offer dedicated parking spaces for guests. However, you can also find parking spots on the street or in a public parking garage. The city is divided into different parking zones, depending on its proximity to the city center.

In summer, all rental cars have standard tires appropriate for summer. However, after November 1st, all rental cars in Iceland must have studded winter tires suited for driving in snow.

Rental cars in the category of luxury vehicles are often suited for five to seven passengers and their luggage. They are usually brand new and offer high-end comfort. Most of them have four-wheel-drive (4WD) or all-wheel-drive (AWD). They are sometimes elevated to better suit gravel roads and snowy conditions in Iceland, though this category also houses sports cars and high-end hatchbacks.

Please check the weather and road conditions on the website of the Icelandic Road Administration, which has up-to-the-minute information about all road conditions in Iceland, before heading out on your rental car. Remember, although Reykjavik has paved roads, this doesn’t always apply outside the city.

The road signs in Reykjavik, and the rest of Iceland, are almost exclusively in Icelandic. However, when traveling around the country, all important road signs use international standards regarding their shape, colors, and design, making them easy to understand for visitors. Just a few specific road signs for Iceland use words to convey their meaning. These usually come with an easy-to-understand visual cue.