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Iceland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerFairCar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Crossover
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Cheapest month to rentMay
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Iceland could cost, we've pulled prices from Reykjavik.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in Iceland is May, when the average cost per day is R$ 324. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is November, when the average cost per day is R$ 335. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Iceland is August.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Iceland could cost, we've pulled prices from Reykjavik.

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All you need to know about Iceland

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyIcelandic Krone
LanguageIcelandic
Motorway speed limit90kmph
Built-up area speed limit30-50kmph
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.

Car hire in Iceland: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Iceland, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Iceland you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Iceland is Orange car rental. You can rent a car with them for R$ 1.188 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Orange car rental, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Iceland depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Iceland, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Iceland. First, you need to decide where in Iceland you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Iceland. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Iceland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Reykjavik. On average, it costs R$ 822 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R$ 292 per day.