I decided to focus on everything you need to know when renting a car in Iceland because I get a lot of questions about this from travelers. I did my best to be very thorough in this episode because there are so many things you need to keep in mind. For links or additional information, I recommend checking out the show notes of this episode below.
Iceland Rental Car Guide Table of Contents
Is it Worth it to Rent a Car in Iceland?Go Car Rental IcelandWhen to Book Your Rental CarPrice comparison between seasons when renting a car in IcelandWhat is Needed to Rent a Car in IcelandType of car that is right for your adventureDo you need extra insurance for your rental car in Iceland?Mileage limitsPicking Up Your Rental CarReykjavík or Keflavík?Inspecting the car before heading outDriving Around IcelandWhat to check before driving around the countryNavigating Iceland by carSpeed Limits in IcelandSpeed Traps on the roadWhat Happens When you Get a Speeding Ticket in IcelandRoad Signs that are unique in IcelandPaying for ParkingTollsRoadside AssistanceFueling Up your rental carSummer vs Winter DrivingVery Important to keep in Mind when driving in IcelandReturning Your Rental CarWays to Save Money When Renting a Car in Iceland
Is it worth it to rent a car in Iceland?
As a person that loves to explore and do things at my own pace, renting a car is the best option for me. If that same feeling resonates with you, then you’ve come to the right post. I’ve broken this episode into different sections. First, I will go over when you should consider booking your car, then I talk about what to know when picking up your vehicle.Next, is what is important for you to keep in mind while driving in Iceland. After that is what to do when returning your car, and lastly is ways in which you can save money when renting a car in Iceland.Of course, I will also have my Icelandic word of the episode and random fact about Iceland sections at the very end.
Go Car Rental Iceland – My Preferred Local Icelandic Rental Company
Before I jump into the first section, I’d like to thank Go Car Rental Iceland for sponsoring this episode. They are a local car rental company based in the Reykjavík area. Some of my listeners who have been tuning into the show for a while know that I am picky about who I collaborate with because it‘s important that the company is reputable and will bring value to my audience.I‘ve personally used Go Car Rental Iceland and I highly recommend them. They have transparent pricing, a great selection of vehicles, and are friendly.Get 10% off Your Entire Car RentalIf you plan to rent with them, you can get 10% off your entire rental, which will save you a lot of money, when you use my code Iceland10. I‘ll be getting into the cost of car rentals in Iceland in this episode, but be sure to keep in that code in mind.
When to Book a Rental Car in Iceland
When to book your rental car in Iceland will, of course, come down to when you plan to visit. If you haven’t already booked your trip, then here is what I advise for you to think about. The peak season in Iceland is the summer (June, July, and August).Because renting a vehicle allows you to have more freedom, many travelers choose this option, which means that the closer you get to the peak season, your choices of rental cars diminish quite a bit. Additionally, the cost of rental cars in Iceland is much higher during this time.This is not meant to discourage you from coming to Iceland during summer, but I think it’s important for you to know. From September to May, there are usually more rental cars available, and they are not as expensive.If you plan to rent a car during the summer here, I recommend booking your car as soon as you have that plane ticket. Some people get their tickets as early as six months ahead of time, but I find that most are booking withing a few months.Due to COVID, things have been a little different because people have needed to delay their t...