Best Reykjavik Car Rentals

You can still enjoy your time in the capital city by renting a car in Reykjavik during COVID-19. In response to the safety demands of the pandemic, some rental services may be temporarily affected. Please check rental availability during your travel days by selecting a date.

Renting a car in Reykjavik continues to be easy and safe during COVID-19. Rental offices are closely following the latest guidelines from local health authorities to ensure your health is the top priority. All vehicles are disinfected before and after your rental. High-touch surfaces in your rental car and the rental offices are also thoroughly sanitized. Employees follow all social-distancing and mask-wearing recommendations. With these precautions in place, your time in the capital can be safe and memorable.

Renting a car in Reykjavik is the best option for travellers who are booking a car for only part of their trip. If you are basing yourself in Reykjavik and taking day trips out of the city, renting a car in Reykjavik is the best option for you. Some providers allow you to pick up the car in Keflavik and return the car in Reykjavik, or vice versa. 

When deciding upon what sort of car you should rent for your travels in Iceland, there are mainly two factors that you should consider. The first is the group you will be travelling with. How many are in it and how much luggage will they have? You will have to take that into account when choosing a car, it does not only need to have enough seats, but also the luggage space for whatever your companions and yourself will take with you. If you are planning to use your car as accommodation, a camping van is recommended.Secondly, you should pay attention to the season. If you are travelling in Iceland in the period between October and April, it’s highly recommended that you rent a 4x4 vehicle, an SUV or a jeep, in case of ice and snow, as those cars are higher than the regular vehicles, making it easier for them to pass over snow. In summer, if you are planning to travel around the country, due to ever-changing road conditions, a jeep or an SUV is also recommended. In summer, if your itinerary will take out off the beaten track, or outside the south coast area, an SUV is also recommended, but not as vital as in winter.

Cars that belong to the 4x4 Jeep/SUV category and the Luxury category are suited for all regular travel in Iceland, regardless of the season. Cars belonging to the Camper Van category are also suited for all seasons, but please keep in mind that Iceland, in general, it is not recommended to camp during the winter months and all services to campers are usually closed form the end of September each year. Cars in the Small & Cheap category are labelled by the manufacturer as city cars, meaning they are well suited for driving in the city and in settlements. Depending on the weather, they might be unsuitable for rural winter driving and it is not recommended to choose a car from this category if you are planning to travel around Iceland during the winter months. In summer, these cars are sufficient for all asphalt travel in Iceland.