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 9 September 2026.
Most popular company | Ice Rental 4x4 |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $128 |
Cheapest price per day | $74 |
There are currently 278 hire locations operating in Iceland spread across 78 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Iceland is small car at $74 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
$74+
Compact
$90+
Intermediate
$136+
Full-size SUV
$344+
Compact SUV
$96+
Compact estate car
$101+
Intermediate SUV
$108+
Intermediate estate car
$124+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Iceland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$67
February
$72
March
$77
April
$80
May
$90
June
$118
July
$164
August
$179
September
$102
October
$85
November
$70
December
$73
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 September 2026.
At $129/day, it is 4% cheaper on average to rent a car in Reykjavik than any other city in Iceland. The cheapest price found in Iceland was for $73/day in Reykjavik.
In Iceland, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($43+).
Electric
$50+
Hybrid
$43+
Petrol/Diesel
$48+