Cheap Car Hire in Iceland from R1 619
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 15/7 and drop-off date of 20/7. 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 13 June 2025.
Most popular company | Fair Car |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | R1 085 |
Cheapest price per day | R1 619 |
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 13 June 2025.
There are 69 hire agencies servicing Iceland. These agencies, altogether, have 254 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Iceland with prices from R1 619 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in Iceland:
Economy
R1 619+
Compact
R2 028+
Intermediate
R2 492+
Premium SUV
R4 727+
Compact estate car
R1 809+
Intermediate SUV
R1 968+
Intermediate estate car
R2 433+
Standard SUV
R2 750+
Compare car hire deals in Iceland by type
Here are the best Iceland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Iceland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Iceland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Best car hire deals found in Iceland
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 R2 465. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Cheapflights insights for Iceland car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Iceland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Iceland?
For the best savings on car hire in Iceland, make your reservation 37 days before pickup. The average price then is just R853/day – about 1 508% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Iceland?
In Iceland, the most affordable car hire company right now is Firefly, offering prices from just R706,28/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Northern Lights, with rates starting at R1 606,71/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Iceland?
At Iceland, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R764. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 457 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Iceland, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R764. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 457 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R764
February
R782
March
R782
April
R799
May
R870
June
R1 190
July
R1 457
August
R1 350
September
R888
October
R782
November
R782
December
R853
Which car hire company has the most locations in Iceland?
keddy by Europcar has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Iceland at 19.
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 13 June 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
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 Alamo, and with prices around R1 629/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is COMPACT, which starts as low as R1 609/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Iceland?
At R1 140/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Reykjavik than any other city in Iceland. The cheapest price found in Iceland was for R924/day in Reykjavik.
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.
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 13 June 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 (R99+).
Electric
R102+
Hybrid
R99+
Petrol/Diesel
R111+