Cheap Car Hire in Iceland from R1 117
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 7/4 and drop-off date of 9/4. 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.
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 8 March 2025.
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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 8 March 2025.
January
R781
February
R799
March
R817
April
R727
May
R817
June
R1 199
July
R1 472
August
R1 363
September
R963
October
R781
November
R799
December
R872
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 8 March 2025.
There are 68 hire agencies servicing Iceland. These agencies, altogether, have 245 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Iceland with prices from R1 137 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here is a car type you can hire in Iceland:
Economy
R1 137+
Compact
R1 270+
Intermediate
R1 397+
Compact estate car
R1 433+
Intermediate SUV
R1 854+
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 8 March 2025.
Small cars | R459 - R1 562 | |
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All Car Types | R573 - R2 119 |
To hire a small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R810/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Iceland (~R459/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 562/day). In fact, March is about 44% 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 21% 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 190/day. February 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 (~R2 408/day). In fact, February is about 44% 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 15% 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 hire a SUV in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R1 082/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Iceland (~R656/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 482/day). In fact, February is about 40% 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 6% 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 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 8 March 2025.
keddy by Europcar
Sunnycars
Europcar
Hertz
Avis
Budget
Firefly
Ice Rental 4x4
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 R1 268. Data was last updated on 8 March 2025.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 March 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?
When hiring a car in Iceland, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Sixt, and with prices around R553/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Sixt is ECONOMY, which starts as low as R553/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 R1 117 per day. Price data was last updated on 8 March 2025.
Car hires by fuel type in Iceland
Browse car hires by fuel type in Iceland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Iceland. Deals were last updated on 8 March 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R92+).
Electric
R92+
Hybrid
R94+
Petrol/Diesel
R96+