Cheapflights insights for Reykjavik car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Reykjavik, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Reykjavik?
Book your rental car in Reykjavik 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $86/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 51% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Reykjavik?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Reykjavik is Europcar (rated 9.6/10 with 12 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Reykjavik?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Reykjavik is January, when you can expect to pay $75/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Reykjavik is July ($166/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$75
February
$77
March
$77
April
$79
May
$86
June
$122
July
$166
August
$155
September
$96
October
$84
November
$79
December
$82
Which car hire company has the most locations in Reykjavik?
Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 5 locations in Reykjavik, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Reykjavik
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Reykjavik known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Reykjavik. Reviews were last updated on 20 October 2025.
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Alamo
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Reykjavik, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Reykjavik for a week from Ice Rental 4x4?
Ice Rental 4x4 offers hire cars in Reykjavik for about $380 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Reykjavik?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Reykjavik however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.