Cheap Car Hire in Iceland from R586
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 2/3 and drop-off date of 13/3. 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.
Iceland car hires in 2024
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Iceland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 December 2024.
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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 2 December 2024.
January
R721
February
R812
March
R830
April
R739
May
R848
June
R1 263
July
R1 516
August
R1 389
September
R992
October
R776
November
R794
December
R848
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 hire in Iceland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 December 2024.
There are 65 hire agencies servicing Iceland. These agencies, altogether, have 243 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Iceland with prices from R586 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Iceland:
Economy
R566+
Compact
R665+
Intermediate
R695+
Full-size SUV
R1 702+
Passenger van
R2 109+
Premium SUV
R1 650+
Compact estate car
R586+
Compact SUV
R622+
Compare available car types for rental in Iceland
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 2 December 2024.
Small cars | R571 - R1 829 | |
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All Car Types | R605 - R2 614 |
To hire a small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R934/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Iceland (~R571/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 829/day). In fact, April is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iceland, renting a small car 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 small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R1 118/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Iceland (~R659/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R3 401/day). In fact, March is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iceland, renting a medium car saves you 2% 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 hire a SUV in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R1 123/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Iceland (~R673/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R3 005/day). In fact, April is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Iceland, renting a SUV saves you 1% 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:
Top rental agencies in Iceland
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Iceland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Iceland. Reviews were last updated on 2 December 2024.
keddy by Europcar
Sunnycars
Europcar
Hertz
Avis
Budget
Firefly
Fair Car
Best Iceland car hire deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Iceland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Iceland with an average daily rate of R991. Data was last updated on 2 December 2024.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 December 2024.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Iceland?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8,4 rating), Europcar (8,2 rating) and Budget (8,1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Iceland.
What is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland?
When hiring a car in Iceland, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Avis, and with prices around R972/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is MINI, which starts as low as R972/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 hires in Iceland
Find small car hire deals in Iceland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Iceland cost an average of R881 per day. Price data was last updated on 2 December 2024.
Car hires by fuel type in Iceland
Browse car hires by fuel type in Iceland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Iceland. Deals were last updated on 2 December 2024.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R31+).
Electric
R60+
Hybrid
R31+
Petrol/Diesel
R34+