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Cheap Car Rentals in Iceland from AED 108

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 31/3 and drop-off date of 4/4. 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 21 January 2025.

Most popular company

Wheego

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 517

Cheapest price per day

AED 108

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 21 January 2025.

January

AED 154

February

AED 165

March

AED 168

April

AED 146

May

AED 165

June

AED 249

July

AED 304

August

AED 279

September

AED 198

October

AED 157

November

AED 161

December

AED 176

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Iceland is April. 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 21 January 2025.

At AED 165/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Iceland in the past week. Out of 66 car hire agencies operating in Iceland, there are, in total, 243 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

AED 135+

Compact

Compact

AED 143+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 173+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 489+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 139+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

AED 140+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 145+

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

AED 237+

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 21 January 2025.

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 188/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 August (~AED 296/day). In fact, April is about 30% 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 37% 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 260/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 426/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 13% 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 534/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 29% 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 45% 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 280/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Iceland (~AED 176/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 413/day). In fact, February is about 38% 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 7% 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 378/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 49% 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 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 AED 369/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 3% 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 20% 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.

Ford FiestaAED 165/day
2
M
Ford Fiesta
Renault ClioAED 170/day
2
M
Renault Clio
Renault ClioAED 184/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio

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 21 January 2025.

keddy by Europcar

21 locations

Sunnycars

19 locations

Europcar

17 locations

Hertz

17 locations

Avis

8 locations

Budget

8 locations

Firefly

7 locations

Ice Rental 4x4

6 locations

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 244. Data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Ford FiestaAED 165/day
2
M
Ford Fiesta
Renault ClioAED 170/day
2
M
Renault Clio
Renault ClioAED 184/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 January 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 582/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland, booking 67% 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 541/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Iceland was found in Reykjavik for just AED 203/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 178 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 January 2025.
Ford KaAED 108/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Nissan MicraAED 132/day
2
M
Nissan Micra
Nissan MicraAED 134/day
2
M
Nissan Micra

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 21 January 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 31+).

Electric

Electric

AED 47+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 31+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 33+

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