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Cheap Car Hire in Iceland from R632

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.
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Iceland car hires in 2025

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 5 January 2025.

Most common car type

Supplier choice

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 5 January 2025.

January

R766

February

R841

March

R859

April

R747

May

R859

June

R1 289

July

R1 551

August

R1 439

September

R1 009

October

R803

November

R822

December

R897

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 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 5 January 2025.

There are 66 hire agencies servicing Iceland. These agencies, altogether, have 243 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Iceland with prices from R667 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Iceland:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 757+

Passenger van

Passenger van

R3 326+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

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 5 January 2025.

Small cars

R495 - R1 895

All Car Types

R637 - R2 708

To hire a small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R858/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Iceland (~R495/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 895/day). In fact, December is about 43% 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 23% 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 157/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Iceland (~R671/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R3 523/day). In fact, March is about 43% 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 is 5% 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. 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 179/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Iceland (~R697/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R3 113/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 is 7% 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. Here are the best Iceland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR677/day
2
M
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Volkswagen Polo VivoR729/day
2
M
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

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 5 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 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 R953. Data was last updated on 5 January 2025.
Toyota RAV4R667/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Volkswagen Polo VivoR677/day
2
M
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Ford FiestaR729/day
2
M
Ford Fiesta

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 January 2025.
  • 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 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 R812 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 January 2025.
Suzuki SwiftR632/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift
Kia PicantoR636/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Renault KwidR734/day
2
M
Renault Kwid

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 5 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R30+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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