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Iceland car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Ice Rental 4x4

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

AED 377

Cheapest price per day

AED 69
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Cheapflights insights for Iceland car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Iceland?

For the best savings on car hire in Iceland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 187/day – about 216% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Iceland?

FLIZZR is currently the cheapest car hire company in Iceland with deals as low as AED 28.00/day found in the past two weeks. RAS Car Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 35.59/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Iceland is January, when you can expect to pay AED 151/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Iceland is August (AED 386/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 151

February

AED 158

March

AED 169

April

AED 173

May

AED 198

June

AED 253

July

AED 356

August

AED 386

September

AED 231

October

AED 198

November

AED 169

December

AED 169

What car do most people hire in Iceland?

Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Multivan or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Iceland. SUV cars (Tesla Model Y or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Dacia Sandero or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iceland?

Avis has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. NextCar has the second-highest number of locations in Iceland at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Iceland

Avis

9.2
Wonderful
1 review•8 locations
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.8

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

7.6

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.4
Fair
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.2

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

5.8

Go Rentals

1 location
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NextCar

1 location
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National

3 locations
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Rhodium

1 location
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RAS Car Rental

4 locations
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Fara Car Rental

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

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

    With an average price of AED 104/day, FLIZZR 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 355/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Iceland was found in Reykjavik for just AED 162/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Iceland

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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 32+).

Electric

Electric

AED 48+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 46+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 32+

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