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Small & Cheap Cars in Iceland
Small & Cheap Cars in Iceland

Small & Cheap Cars in Iceland

Rent cheap cars in Iceland. With small cars you can drive the ring road of Iceland and see the best attractions by Route 1. These cars are not suitable for off road driving, but are good for the wallet

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Popular cars

Here are our top Small & Cheap Cars in Iceland

Hyundai i20 2016
4.9
70 reviews

Hyundai i20 2016

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Supplied by Star Car Rental
Category
Small car
People
Seats 5 people
Large bags
3 bags
Transmission
Manual
Dacia Logan 2016
4.9
70 reviews

Dacia Logan 2016

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Supplied by Star Car Rental
Category
Station wagon
People
Seats 5 people
Large bags
5 bags
Transmission
Manual
Volkswagen Caddy 2018
4.8
75 reviews

Volkswagen Caddy 2018

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Supplied by Away Car Rental
Category
Station wagon
People
Seats 5 people
Large bags
6 bags
Transmission
Manual

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Read first hand reviews by customers from across the world

Renata Pavelková

Renata Pavelková

Amazing!
11/09/2020, 11:57
Review of A Car Rental

We got Mitsubishi Outlander instead of Superb, the car was completely spacious for 5 persons. Very fine servis of car rental company, next time we will use it again:-).

Manfred Leubner

Manfred Leubner

Amazing!
08/09/2020, 08:18
Review of MyCar

The service provided by MyCar rental company was absolutely perfect. Take over and drop off were fast and smooth and the (one man) staff was extraordinary friendly and helpful. The Landcruiser 150 4x4 was almost new (5000 km) and excellent for exploring Icelands unspoiled nature in the Highlands and remote areas. I highly recommend Icelands MyCar rental company.

M. Michel

M. Michel

Amazing!
06/09/2020, 15:15
Review of Star Car Rental

Perfect service with airport pickup. No problems at all.

Zuzana Lajksnerová

Zuzana Lajksnerová

Amazing!
02/09/2020, 06:50
Review of Lotus Car Rental

Both car and the service were great. We did the entire Ring Road (in 2 people) with the Toyota Aygo and could not be more satisfied with the car choice (especially the low gas consumption). The only thing that suprised us was that we were not able to connect our phone to the radio with Bluetooth (maybe we only did not know how). But listening to Icelandic radio was fine:) However, next time we better bring music on USB. Due to the current COVID situation I had to make several changes in the booking, one less than 24h before arrival and Lotus was able to help me. The car pick up was fast and easy, the drop off as well. The deposit we paid with debut card arrived less than 48h after the car drop off. I definitely recommend Lotus to everybody!

Frequently asked questions

What sort of cars are Small and Cheap Cars?

Small and cheap cars are categorised by their size and price, as well as whether or not they are three years or older. Vehicles within this category are generally priced lower than models that are either larger or newer. Within this section, you can find cars such as Toyota Aygo, Citroen C1, Volkswagen Golf and Toyota Yaris. Smaller and cheaper cars come without 4WD or AWD. 

Are these cars suitable for all seasons?

These vehicles are best suited to driving around Reykjavik and Iceland’s towns, but may be unsuitable for rural driving in poor weather. Because of this, these cars are not recommended for travelling around Iceland in the winter. They are perfectly sufficient for all asphalt travel in the summer, however. 

What sort of tires do these cars have?

During the summer months, cars are fitted with typical tires. From November 1st until mid-April, cars are fitted with studded winter tires. 

Can I go into the highlands with this type of car?

Unfortunately, no. The cars found within this category are unsuitable for travelling on gravel paths, dirt tracks or F-roads. Travellers should be aware that driving one of these vehicles on unsuitable roads will void any insurance and make you liable to pay for any potential damage to the suspension or undercarriage. If you are planning on travelling to the Highlands, make sure to rent a 4WD. 

What is included in the rental?

This depends on what vehicle rental is chosen, requiring travellers to pay special attention to the ‘included’ section on the booking documents. For instance, some deals come with GPS devices or additional insurance. Thankfully, all rentals come with both CDW insurance and unlimited mileage. CDW covers damage and injury caused by the vehicle (ie. in the case of traffic accidents) but does not cover damage made to the vehicle itself. 

What are the most popular small and cheap cars to rent in Iceland?

The Hyundai i10, Toyota Aygo, Toyota Yaris and Volkswagen Polo are the most popular small cars among our customers.

Are 2WD cars suitable for Icelandic winter road conditions?

2WD vehicles are only suitable on the main roads. A 4WD vehicle is highly recommended for your safety, as it can handle the harsh winter conditions in Iceland much better than a smaller and lighter car.