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 8 December 2023.
January
AED 154
February
AED 161
March
AED 161
April
AED 168
May
AED 190
June
AED 301
July
AED 403
August
AED 363
September
AED 227
October
AED 161
November
AED 157
December
AED 161
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 8 December 2023.
At AED 81/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Iceland in the past week. Out of 59 car hire agencies operating in Iceland, there are, in total, 224 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:
Economy
AED 59+
Compact
AED 89+
Intermediate
AED 149+
SUV
AED 79+
Compact SUV
AED 81+
Intermediate SUV
AED 84+
Compact estate car
AED 116+
Standard SUV
AED 158+
Economy
AED 59+
Compact
AED 89+
Intermediate
AED 149+
SUV
AED 79+
Compact SUV
AED 81+
Intermediate SUV
AED 84+
Compact estate car
AED 116+
Standard SUV
AED 158+
Economy
AED 59+
Compact
AED 89+
Intermediate
AED 149+
SUV
AED 79+
Compact SUV
AED 81+
Intermediate SUV
AED 84+
Compact estate car
AED 116+
Standard SUV
AED 158+
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 8 December 2023.
Small cars | AED 92 - AED 477 | |
|---|---|---|
All Car Types | AED 143 - AED 1,224 |
To rent a small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of AED 226/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Iceland (~AED 92/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 477/day). In fact, January is about 60% 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 53% 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 341/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Iceland (~AED 191/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 774/day). In fact, January is about 45% 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 28% 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 840/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Iceland (~AED 337/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 1,996/day). In fact, May is about 60% 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 44% 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 391/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Iceland (~AED 163/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 848/day). In fact, January is about 59% 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 18% 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 617/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a van in Iceland (~AED 247/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 1,859/day). In fact, December is about 61% 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 24% 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 549/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Iceland (~AED 510/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~AED 1,708/day). In fact, September is about 8% 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 14% 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 8 December 2023.
keddy by Europcar
Sunnycars
Hertz
Europcar
Budget
Avis
Ice Rental 4x4
Dollar
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 118. Data was last updated on 8 December 2023.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 December 2023.
Which car hire 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 Hertz (8.0 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 455/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland, booking 187% 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 152/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Iceland was found in Reykjavik for just AED 112/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.