Compare prices of the leading local rental cars in Iceland

You can find the best prices for rental car Iceland by comparing the prices of available cars offered by the most experienced local car rentals in Iceland. Our local rental car Iceland companies are typically family owned and have a long track record of successful business. The car offered range from small cars, to specialized 4x4 jeeps, vans and passenger cars.

Nordic Holidays provides independent booking services, authorized and fully licensed by the Icelandic Tourist Board.

Useful information about Iceland

Geography of Iceland

Iceland is located on the Arctic Circle in the North Atlantic, and is the second largest island in Europe, with an area of 103,000 square kilometers or 39,769 square miles (more)

Climate in Iceland

Contrary to popular belief, Iceland has rather mild, coastal weather due to the effect of the golf stream. The average summer temperature in the capital Reykjavik is 10.6°C/51°F in July (more)

History of Iceland

According to ancient written sources, the Norwegian chieftain and viking Ingólfur Arnarson was the first permanent settler in Iceland in 872 (more)

Icelandic Language

Icelandic is one of the Nordic languages, resembles the Norse language as it was spoken centuries ago. Icelandic is the official language and is used almost exclusively in all areas of daily life in Iceland (more)

Driving your rental car in Iceland

Gravel roads for rental cars in Iceland

Most countryside roads in Iceland are gravel roads not suited to fast driving. Rental car drivers should be careful and show other road users consideration at all times. When cars meet, driver should slow down, and pull to the side of the road.

Speed limit for rental cars in Iceland

Iceland car speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) in urban areas, 80 km/h (50 mph) on gravel roads in countryside, and 90 km/h (56 mph) on hard-surfaced roads. Special warning signs indicate danger ahead such as harp bends, but there is generally no separate sign to reduce speed.

Highland Roads for rental cars in Iceland

Iceland rental cars are not meant for highland roads (roads marked with F) and all driving is forbidden and not insured. 4x4 rental cars are, however, suitable for the highland. Please note that all off-road driving in rental cars is strictly forbidden in Iceland.

Blind hills for rental cars in Iceland

There are many blind hills on Icelandic roads, some of the without any markings at all. Many of them however, are marked with the warning sign "Other danger" above the word "blindhaed" (Blind rise).

Bridges in Iceland for cars in Iceland

Many bridges are too narrow to allow more than one car to cross at a time

Road information in Iceland

Please ask for information about the various roads and tracks in the highlands, e.g. at the office of Vegagerdin (href= http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/) (The Public Roads Administration of Iceland). Tel.: 1777. Highland roads are often impassable far into summer. Please remember that driving off the established roads and tracks is forbidden in the highlands as well as everywhere else.

Road signs in Iceland

Always pay attention to road signs, especially when travelling on unfamiliar roads.

Rivers in the highlands for rental cars in Iceland

Many rivers in the highlands are not bridged. Therefore, it is important that you make sure that the conditions are safe before you attempt to cress - especially when a vehicle is travelling unaccompanied, i.e. not in a convoy.

Animals on the road

Please be prepared for farm animals grazing by the roadside and straying into or crossing the road. Drivers who cause injury or death to such animals may be liable to claims for compensation.

Driving under the influence (DUI)

No-one may drive a motor vehicle in Iceland after drinking alcoholic beverages.

Safety belts in Iceland

All travelers are obliged to use safety belts where they are available.

Headlights in Iceland

Drivers are obliged to drive with headlights on at all times.