Cheap Car Hire in Iceland from R1 287
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 6/5 and drop-off date of 8/5. 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 7 April 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 7 April 2025.
January
R821
February
R840
March
R840
April
R821
May
R878
June
R1 261
July
R1 528
August
R1 433
September
R993
October
R821
November
R840
December
R917
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.
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 7 April 2025.
Small cars | R489 - R1 642 | |
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All Car Types | R645 - R2 227 |
To hire a small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R863/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Iceland (~R489/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 642/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 20% 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.
To hire a medium car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R1 252/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Iceland (~R705/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 532/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 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.
To hire a SUV in Iceland, you would pay an average price of R1 090/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Iceland (~R690/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 609/day). In fact, February is about 37% 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 2% 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 7 April 2025.
keddy by Europcar
Sunnycars
Europcar
Hertz
Avis
Budget
Firefly
Ice Rental 4x4
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 April 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 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 287 per day. Price data was last updated on 7 April 2025.
Car hires by fuel type in Iceland
Browse car hires by fuel type in Iceland. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Iceland. Deals were last updated on 7 April 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R66+).
Electric
R90+
Hybrid
R91+
Petrol/Diesel
R66+