Car Rental in Akureyri

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Akureyri, Iceland
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Cheapest car rental rates

Akureyri Airport
Mini
Toyota Aygo or similar
Toyota Aygo
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • Man.
Thrifty
$66.23 per day
Downtown
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$70.76 per day
Akureyri Airport
Compact
Volkswagen Golf or similar
Volkswagen Golf
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • Man.
Dollar
$89.30 per day
Akureyri Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Hertz
$111.63 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Downtown
Standard Crossover
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$148.87 per day
Akureyri Airport
Full-size SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$252.76 per day
Downtown
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$273.98 per day
Downtown
Luxury Van
Renault Trafic or similar
Renault Trafic
  • 9
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$298.75 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:18 AM on 6/23/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
Icelandic, English, Danish, German
Currency
ISK
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+354
Average car rental price
$164 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 90 km/h or 50 - 56 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$2.54 per liter or $9.61 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$2.45 per liter or $9.28 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.59 per liter or $9.79 per gallon

Top 4 cities near Akureyri

  1. 174.4 km / 108.4 miles away
  2. 234.1 km / 145.5 miles away
  3. 247.3 km / 153.7 miles away
  4. 283.4 km / 176.1 miles away

Top 5 locations near Akureyri

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Akureyri?

Car rental prices in Akureyri vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Akureyri
$91.23
January
$110.09
February
$78.33
March
$64.69
April
$120.06
May
$243.44
June
$186.73
July
$168.37
August
September
$71.14
October
$69.82
November
$94.63
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Akureyri is April (when prices average $64.69 per day). This is 45% cheaper than the yearly average and 73% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $243.44).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Akureyri?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in May, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Akureyri
3
January
7
February
5
March
5
April
1
May
2
June
4
July
4
August
September
2
October
6
November
5
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Akureyri?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Akureyri is August, and the least popular is October.
Monthly searches in Akureyri by pick-up date relative to the average
145%
January
87%
February
116%
March
43%
April
43%
May
130%
June
145%
July
174%
August
September
29%
October
58%
November
130%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 3
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Europcar, Thrifty, Dollar, Budget
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Station wagons, Vans
Lowest price $66 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Europcar Kia Picanto 4 1 Small cars
Europcar Dacia Jogger 5+2 5 2 Station wagons
Europcar Suzuki Jimny 2 1 SUVs
Europcar Dacia Duster 5 2 SUVs
Europcar Suzuki Vitara 4 1 SUVs
Europcar Suzuki Jimny 3 1 SUVs
Europcar Mitsubishi Outlander 5 4 SUVs
Europcar Suzuki Vitara 5 2 SUVs
Europcar Dacia Duster 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Ford Kuga 4 2 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Saga
8.6 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Budget
8.2 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$164.04
Lowest daily price
$66.23
Total cars available
122

Top 6 suppliers in Akureyri in 2025

Saga
Saga
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
2 locations
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.6 / 3 reviews
1 location
$68 - $258
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 1 review
1 location
$74 - $269
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.5 / 11 reviews
3 locations
$68 - $309
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.4 / 1 review
1 location
$66 - $253
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$66 - $253
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