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Iceland car rentals in 2024

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 20 décembre 2024.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

AED 327

Cheapest price per day

AED 129

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 20 décembre 2024.

January

AED 146

February

AED 165

March

AED 168

April

AED 150

May

AED 168

June

AED 253

July

AED 304

August

AED 282

September

AED 201

October

AED 157

November

AED 161

December

AED 172

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.

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 20 décembre 2024.

Small cars

AED 133 - AED 296

All Car Types

AED 210 - AED 492

To rent a small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of AED 195/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Iceland (~AED 133/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 296/day). In fact, April is about 33% 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 33% 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.

To rent a medium car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of AED 259/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 August (~AED 433/day). In fact, November is about 41% 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 12% 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.

To rent a large car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of AED 544/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Iceland (~AED 382/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 886/day). In fact, September is about 30% 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 47% 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 282/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Iceland (~AED 184/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 413/day). In fact, February is about 35% 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 4% 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.

To rent a van in Iceland, you would pay an average price of AED 371/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 August (~AED 904/day). In fact, April is about 48% 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 22% 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 379/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 0% 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 23% 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.

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 20 décembre 2024.

keddy by Europcar

21 locations

Sunnycars

19 locations

Europcar

17 locations

Hertz

17 locations

Avis

8 locations

Budget

8 locations

Firefly

7 locations

Fair Car

6 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 décembre 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Iceland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.5 rating), Budget (8.2 rating) and Europcar (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 147/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland, booking 50% 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 313/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Iceland was found in Reykjavik for just AED 141/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.

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