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Cheap Car Rentals in Iceland from $22

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What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Iceland?

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Iceland

Price

$36 - $131

Out of all the popular cities in Iceland, Reykjavik is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $36/day. Renting a car in Reykjavik is 73% cheaper than renting one in Isafjordur where the per day rate is around $131. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Iceland to get a rental car in are: Akureyri ($61/day), Egilsstaðir ($107/day), and Isafjordur ($131/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Reykjavik should expect to spend around $36/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Iceland is Reykjavik.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Iceland?

January

$42

February

$44

March

$44

April

$46

May

$52

June

$83

July

$111

August

$100

September

$62

October

$45

November

$42

December

$45

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Iceland is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Iceland

There are currently 219 rental locations operating in Iceland spread across 56 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Iceland is Small at $22 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compare available car types for rental in Iceland

Small Cars

$41 - $85

All Car Types

$104 - $217

To rent a Small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of $56/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Iceland (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$85/day). In fact, November is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a Small car saves you 61% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Iceland Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of $81/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Iceland (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$141/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a Medium car saves you 43% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Iceland Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of $194/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Iceland (~$143/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$289/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a Large car is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of $83/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Iceland (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$150/day). In fact, October is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a SUV car saves you 42% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Iceland SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of $204/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Iceland (~$127/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$386/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a Van car is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Iceland Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of $179/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck car in Iceland (~$124/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$227/day). In fact, October is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a Pickup Truck car is 21% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a Luxury car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of $203/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Iceland (~$144/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$321/day). In fact, October is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a Luxury car is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in Iceland

Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Iceland, including those serving the greater Reykjavik, Keflavik and Gardabaer area. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

keddy by Europcar

20 locations

Sunnycars

19 locations

Hertz

17 locations

Europcar

16 locations

Budget

8 locations

Avis

7 locations

Ice Rental 4x4

6 locations

Dollar

5 locations

Best Iceland car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Iceland recently found.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the Iceland region, including options close to Reykjavik, Keflavik and Gardabaer. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.

Car rental FAQs

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Iceland?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.5 rating), Europcar (8.5 rating) and Thrifty (8.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Iceland.

What is the most popular car rental provider in Iceland?

The most popular rental car company in Iceland is PROCAR . With prices on ECONOMY starting at $23/day about 107% more people book with PROCAR than other companies in the country.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Iceland?

When visiting Iceland, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Reykjavik where rental cars typically will cost around $72/day (1% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Iceland was found in Reykjavik for just $44/day.

What side of the road do you drive on in Iceland?

In Iceland, drivers are expected to maintain the lane(s) on the right side of the road.

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