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Cheap Car Rentals in Iceland from AED 128

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Iceland with a pick-up date of 28/4 and drop-off date of 2/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Iceland car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Iceland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Most common car type

Intermediate

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Iceland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

January

AED 157

February

AED 161

March

AED 161

April

AED 161

May

AED 168

June

AED 238

July

AED 293

August

AED 271

September

AED 190

October

AED 161

November

AED 161

December

AED 176

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

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Iceland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

At AED 152/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Iceland in the past week. Out of 68 car hire agencies operating in Iceland, there are, in total, 245 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 152+

Compact

Compact

AED 232+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 237+

SUV

SUV

AED 276+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 357+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 190+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 302+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 311+

Compare available car types for rental in Iceland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Iceland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Small cars

AED 119 - AED 309

All Car Types

AED 207 - AED 428

To rent a small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of AED 190/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Iceland (~AED 119/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 309/day). In fact, January is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a small car saves you 36% 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 car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of AED 251/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Iceland (~AED 155/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 410/day). In fact, November is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a medium car saves you 15% 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 car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of AED 602/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Iceland (~AED 406/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 886/day). In fact, September is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a large car is 52% 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 in Iceland, you would pay an average price of AED 278/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Iceland (~AED 162/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 428/day). In fact, February is about 42% 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 saves you 6% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Iceland, you would pay an average price of AED 316/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a van in Iceland (~AED 195/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 772/day). In fact, April 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 is 8% 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 AED 436/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Iceland (~AED 382/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 942/day). In fact, September is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a luxury car is 33% 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.

Hyundai AccentAED 152/day
2
M
Hyundai Accent
Nissan SunnyAED 208/day
2
M
Nissan Sunny

Top rental agencies in Iceland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Iceland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Iceland. Reviews were last updated on 15 April 2025.

Europcar

8.2
Very Good
32 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
30 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Budget

8.2
Very Good
12 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

GREEN MOTION

7.9
Good
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.6

Thrifty

7.6
Good
19 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Ice Rental Cars

7.5
Good
10 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.7

Dollar

7.2
Good
20 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Ice Rental 4x4

7.1
Good
11 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Best Iceland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Iceland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Iceland with an average daily rate of AED 268. Data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Hyundai AccentAED 152/day
2
M
Hyundai Accent
Nissan SunnyAED 208/day
2
M
Nissan Sunny
Nissan SunnyAED 232/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Iceland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Rent-A-Wreck (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.6 rating) and Budget (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Iceland.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland?

    With an average price of AED 130/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland, booking 133% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • 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 AED 125/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Iceland was found in Reykjavik for just AED 105/day.

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

    In Iceland, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Small car rentals in Iceland

Find small car rental deals in Iceland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Iceland cost an average of AED 246 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Nissan MicraAED 128/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Ford KaAED 149/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Kia PicantoAED 172/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Car rentals by fuel type in Iceland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Iceland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Iceland. Deals were last updated on 15 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 36+).

Electric

Electric

AED 74+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 36+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 45+

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