Car Rental in Keflavik
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Keflavik Airport Car Rental
Economy
Peugeot 208
or similar
$29.02
/ per day
Keflavik Airport Car Rental
Mini
Peugeot 108
or similar
$29.33
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Dacia Logan
or similar
$36.62
/ per day
Keflavik Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Skoda Octavia
or similar
$39.97
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Keflavik Airport Car Rental
Standard SUV
Dacia Duster
or similar
$44.27
/ per day
Keflavik Airport Car Rental
Intermediate Elite SUV
Honda CR-V
or similar
$53.41
/ per day
Keflavik Airport Car Rental
Compact Elite Crossover
Renault Captur
or similar
$56.87
/ per day
Keflavik Airport Car Rental
Premium Crossover
Polestar 2
or similar
$68.05
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:09 on 2023-11-27. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
Icelandic, English, Danish, German
Currency
ISK
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+354
Average car rental price
$45 per day
Average car rental length
7 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%
Average gasoline price
$2.18 per liter or $8.27 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.75 per liter or $6.63 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$3.07 per liter or $11.61 / 1 gallon
One-Way Car Rentals in Keflavik
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Keflavik and drop off in another city include:
- From Keflavik to Reykjavik - 83 offers from $39.92 per day
- From Keflavik to Akureyri - 20 offers from $108.83 per day
- From Keflavik to Isafjordur - 10 offers from $108.83 per day
- From Keflavik to Hofn - 10 offers from $108.83 per day
Top 5 Cities near Keflavik
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3.0 km / 1.9 miles away
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Reykjavik Car Rentals from $40.94 per day37.7 km / 23.4 miles away
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Isafjordur Car Rentals from $63.55 per day233.4 km / 145.0 miles away
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Akureyri Car Rentals from $41.60 per day283.4 km / 176.1 miles away
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Egilsstadir Car Rentals from $41.60 per day416.3 km / 258.7 miles away
Top 5 Locations near Keflavik
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Keflavik Airport Car Rentals from $29.02 per day
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Reykjavik Airport Car Rentals from $40.94 per day36.1 km / 22.4 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $43.41 per day37.7 km / 23.4 miles away
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Akureyri Airport Car Rentals from $41.60 per day283.4 km / 176.1 miles away
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Egilsstadir Airport Car Rentals from $41.60 per day416.3 km / 258.7 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Keflavik?
Car rental prices in Keflavik 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 Keflavik
The cheapest month to rent a car in Keflavik is November (when prices average $49.70 per day). This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $121.22).
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.
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 Keflavik?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in May, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in January, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Keflavik
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Keflavik?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Keflavik is July, and the least popular is December.
Monthly searches in Keflavik by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Car rental locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | FairCar, Icerental4x4, WheeGo, Thrifty, Ace Rent a car |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Vans, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | $29 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Ace Rent a car |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icerental4x4 | Dacia Duster | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| FairCar | Suzuki SX-Cross | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Northern Lights | Suzuki Vitara | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| FairCar | Suzuki Jimny | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Peugeot 2008 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Northern Lights | Dacia Duster | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| FairCar | Hyundai i10 | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Ace Rent a car | Suzuki Jimny | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Icerental4x4 | Suzuki Vitara | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
MR
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Vitara
September 18, 2023
Beautiful scenery along the Ring Road!!
WK
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Jimny
September 11, 2023
We really enjoyed Westman Islands
AM
Italy
Suzuki Vitara
September 5, 2023
Golden ring road in island, from Keflavik to Reykjavik passing through Vik, Hofn, Myvatn lake, Aukury ecc…
JA
United Kingdom
Dacia Duster
July 5, 2023
Able to see the whole of iceland with 4 adults and bags!
AL
Israel
Suzuki Jimny
July 2, 2023
A trip to Iceland at the end
The month of June when there is no darkness and with stunning views, waterfalls, volcanoes (Askia), geothermal pools at temperatures ranging from 38-44 degrees Celsius that you can enter and enjoy for free!!! and a lot of walking (it is not possible to reach it by car until the attraction positive sports activity I have also encountered people with adults who have difficulty walking) walking and if the option is given to travel on off-road roads a highly recommended experience to be in Iceland
RS
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Vitara
June 15, 2023
Car they gave me was exceptional....big but economical. Great driveability.
SV
Netherlands
Mazda CX-30
June 6, 2023
Iceland is great, we can certainly recommend spending a few weeks there!
LB
Italy
Dacia Duster
May 14, 2023
Incredible nature spots. Easy routes, essy streets to drive
AD
Israel
Suzuki Vitara
May 13, 2023
Everything is Iceland is different. Diamond beach will be a life long memory.
WG
United Kingdom
Peugeot 108
April 25, 2023
Too many to mention
MJ
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 108
March 27, 2023
Reykjavik Art Museum, the Viking World in Reykjanesbaer, Blue Lagoon, Grindavik, bookstore and coffee in Selfoss, a great haircut in Selfoss, and Northern Lights in Bifrost. Will definitely be back!
JH
Australia
Renault Duster
March 23, 2023
Lots of waterfalls, black sand beach, ice caves, glaciers, lava fields.
KA
Netherlands
Hyundai i10
March 6, 2023
Mind blowing nature, hiking trails and sceneries never seen before.
SB
Sweden
Opel Mokka
March 6, 2023
The trip was good, the only problem was that I had to worry about the car
CY
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4
February 28, 2023
We visited the Blue lagoon, Reykjavik city. Had a tour to the golden circle. Went on the fly over Iceland simulator. We thought Iceland was amazing
SB
South Korea
Suzuki SX4 S-Cross
January 15, 2023
nature spots(beautiful landscape and aurora viewing)
CF
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Jimny
December 19, 2022
Great time in Iceland!
DK
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
November 16, 2022
We chose to rent a car for our 4-day trip to Iceland. So glad we did. We were able to explore all over the South Coast of Iceland: Katla Ice cave,
NU
United Kingdom
Subaru XV
November 14, 2022
Amazing trip which I would not recommend doing without your own car, as you cannot truly appreciate Iceland without the flexibility of being on the road in your own time. We drove for almost 12 hours each day and still couldn't get enough of the scenery and sites.
ML
Spain
Dacia Duster
November 2, 2022
In Iceland nature has supremacy
SH
Canada
VW Passat
October 12, 2022
Office is a little out of way. Best to use Marriott hotel as a nearby location.
CT
Singapore
Hyundai i10
October 6, 2022
The I10 can travel many places less the F roads. Good veh.
HW
Germany
Toyota Aygo
September 22, 2022
Hot pools were everywhere.
RG
United States of America (USA)
Peugeot 108
September 20, 2022
Great people, great sights, great country!
PT
United States of America (USA)
Jeep Renegade
September 15, 2022
This was our dream trip and we drove 1200 miles in 6 days. This car made the trip perfect and affordable.
AH
Ireland
Suzuki Vitara
August 21, 2022
Iceland is amazing and Suzuki was our perfect means of transportation. We got to every spot we wanted to see!
JM
Portugal
Suzuki Vitara
August 20, 2022
Take pictures of all car to do some proves if needed when you do the drop off. If you do the pickup during the night take pictures next morning and sent to the rental car.
MK
Germany
Dacia Logan STW
August 16, 2022
Fagradalsfjall vulcano.
AV
United Arab Emirates
Ford Kuga
July 2, 2022
A very nice country to visit, book your car long in advance then you will probably get cheaper prices
IB
France
Dacia Duster
June 21, 2022
I can not see that I received via email the final bill (receipt) The same happened when i used Discovery and rented in Florida, i had to remind Discovery to get me the final receipt.) Please send me the receipt via email from the Iceland rental.
GR
Israel
Suzuki Jimny
June 9, 2022
Amazing Iceland. Take at least one week.
JS
Canada
Jeep compass
May 31, 2022
No shoulders on road so can only pull over at intersections or turn offs. Be aware of speed cameras - they warn you of them.
MM
Canada
Hyundai i10
May 29, 2022
I only had two days but went to Golden Circle, a beautiful waterfall, Blue Lagoon, and did amazing hikes. all within 2 hrs of Reykjavic.
AH
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i10
May 10, 2022
Golden Circle, Esja hiking trail, Bruarfoss hike, all easily mapped out on GPS. Good reception on main roads to the major sightseeing locations.
KS
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Vitara
April 3, 2022
Definitely efficient renting a car in Iceland for the main tourist attractions and long road trip. 4x4 isa must with winter tires.
TC
United Arab Emirates
Suzuki Vitara
February 14, 2022
In winter 4x4 car is a must, all roads are covered with ice
JM
Iceland
Ford Puma
October 18, 2021
The car is brand new and very clean. Quick pick up and drop off service, staff were friendly and helpful to me. Would recommend and use them again for my next tour. The free wifi box was a bonus to me, very handy to have.
DG
United States of America (USA)
Dacia Duster
September 26, 2021
Loved Iceland. The people were friendly and the scenery was beautiful. Favorites included Diamond Beach, Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon, Dynjandi Waterall (although all the waterfalls were stunning), Landmanalauger, and an ice cave tour. Don't miss Fjadrargljuyfur canyon if you are in the area, a true gem. If you get to Isafjordur, you might want to visit the Museum of Ordinary Things. It is small but offers a unique view into the Icelandic life. Hotels were all great, Hotel Magma was superb.
KP
United States of America (USA)
VW Polo
September 12, 2021
We rented a suski and it did great taking to the south of island.
CS
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Jimny
September 9, 2021
The vehicle that I rented, the Dacia Duster, was perfect for touring the entirety of the beautiful countryside of Iceland. However, there are some very remote locations where a more robust vehicle would be required, so you should do your research before traveling in Iceland.
AC
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i10
August 14, 2021
Very happy overall with renting a car. We rented the car for 9 days and we had a great time in Iceland.
AF
Slovenia
VW Polo
August 3, 2021
Iceland is an amazing country full of beautiful scenary
CW
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai I10
August 3, 2021
Iceland is beautiful
JA
United States of America (USA)
Nissan Qashqai
July 30, 2021
Iceland Ring Road is an exceptional trip. 4WD is critical. Take as many days as possible. 10 is barely adequate.
RK
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Grand Vitara
July 15, 2021
We went to North Iceland, traveled to highlands on the way back from there to Selfoss and then to Landmannalaugar. Watching the volcano eruption and lave up close was the highlight of the tour.
For US travelers, try to get a PIN for your credit cards otherwise you have to go to a manned gas station where you can pay inside or use your debit card with PIN.
CW
United States of America (USA)
Ford Tourneo
July 3, 2021
A lot of miles and a bit old, but spacious and very clean. Nice cup holders and cubbies. A good fit for 7 people plus luggage.
DK
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Vitara
June 9, 2021
Was a great 4x4 for travelling all around Iceland -- even up to the West Fjords.
PZ
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Vitara
June 3, 2021
Iceland was great, would recommend a taller 4wd car if you are doing the ring road, or doing any F roads. Summer time, you could do more with smaller awd car.
JG
Belgium
Nissan Qashqai
August 6, 2020
Car rental in Iceland is rather expensive ...
MH
Denmark
Hyundai i10
August 4, 2020
Renting a car in Iceland is definitely a must! It's so nice to drive around and decide on your own how long you want to stay at each stop/sight.
Furthermore, the stops at Golden Circle and Southern Iceland are free! We only had to pay for parking at Thingvellir National Park.
If I come back to Iceland, I would definitely rent a car again.
CH
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
July 15, 2020
Keflavik is a small town which is worth exploring but can be done in a day, along with most things in the peninsula. A car is really great to have for exploring the golden circle, Snaefellsnes peninsula and the rest of Iceland so would definitely recommend for a holiday in Iceland.
JB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
February 13, 2020
We were lucky and were able to travel around extensively during our February stay. Had the weather been different, that might not have been the case! (e.g. if there'd been tons of snow we might have been unable to travel much)
JM
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
February 12, 2020
so much easier to hire a car ans explore in your own leisure. Parking is a breeze in Reykjavik!
RR
Poland
Fiat 500
February 9, 2020
I saw for the first time snow here .....
AF
United Kingdom
VW Polo
December 13, 2019
By a renting a car, me and my partner saved so much money on travel. We did the golden circle tour ourselves without booking an excursion and going on the coach which coast £200 plus, we just got some snacks and hit the road (the drive around the golden circle tour, one of the best drives of my life. The scenary was amazing, we could stop off when ever we wanted, we could leave whenever we wanted without having to wait for people to get back onto the coach. Night times, we put a location in our phones and drove around looking for the northern lights. Was definitely worth getting a car
CB
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
September 2, 2019
It was very useful to get picked up. The staff were very friendly and did everything they could to help.
KM
Netherlands
Hyundai i10
August 17, 2019
Awesome place for a road trip
TB
United Kingdom
VW Golf
August 17, 2019
Visited all sorts of places in Iceland - definitely need a car
NB
United Kingdom
Kia Rio
August 4, 2019
no car needed for the city, however who wouldn't want to drive around exploring the fantastic landscape under their own steam! Coach travel looked miserable - renting a car is the only way!
AM
Sweden
Toyota Yaris
July 19, 2019
Great way to get to see iceland
GW
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
July 18, 2019
Better to be able to get around the island and see the sights on your own time. Some are more interesting than others.
BL
Singapore
VW Polo
April 18, 2019
one of my best experience in my lifetime in iceland. i came from singapore.
AB
United Kingdom
Suzuki Grand Vitara
January 15, 2019
You need a car to get around Iceland. Trips with tour companies are overpriced and not good value for money, in my opinion. Remember that the top speed on dual carriageways is 90 kph (about 55mph), with some urban areas being just 30kph (less than 19mph). There is pretty much zero tolerance on Drinking and Driving, with just one of the local standard (weak at 2.3%) beers putting you over the limit. Thankfully, we had kids with us, so I didn't drink at all and only found out later how stringent the law was with regards to D&D.
TG
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
December 21, 2018
Definitely need a car to explore iceland
ST
United Kingdom
Suzuki Jimny
December 16, 2018
To explore Iceland you definately need a car. The scenery is stunning.
SB
Canada
Ford Focus 5d
November 28, 2018
Amazing, beautiful country!
MN
United Kingdom
Fiat 500
November 18, 2018
If you want to travel around iceland, a car is almost essential, especially in winter.
Definitely spend some time searching for the hidden info on deposits and see if you can increase your credit limit accordingly.
DS
United Kingdom
Renault Traffic
November 5, 2018
Iceland is amazing. What a wonderful place. So much to see and do. The people are extremely friendly.
ED
Canada
VW Polo
November 3, 2018
We had a wonderful visit to your beautiful country. The people are very friendly and good-natured. We thoroughly enjoyed every place we visited and would highly recommend the adventure to other people who are thinking of a vacation there. We planned our own vacation for about a year ahead of time which turned out to be a real asset. If you have the time and are comfortable about driving in a foreign country, I would recommend renting a car as it gives you the opportunity to tour with-out any time restraints.
CC
Canada
VW Polo
November 3, 2018
Overall, it was a good experience with our rental car.
JP
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i10
October 15, 2018
Renting a car is a must for experiencing and discovering Iceland
MA
Canada
VW Polo
October 15, 2018
Driving around the country was incredible! I will definitely recommend it any day, one tip is if when you are driving and you see something pretty... pull over and check it out. Lots of the hidden gems are found that way!!!
SS
United States of America (USA)
VW Polo
October 14, 2018
Definitely rent a 4X4 SUV, even the paved roads are like gravel roads depending on the point of interest. The rain, snow and ice wreak havoc on the roads and we could not visit many places because we had a front wheel drive sedan. You need a car with climate control and heated seats, get a automatic unless you're really good with stick shift. Lastly, the car rental places look at every little scratch so make sure to take lots of pictures when you rent and take a good 10-15 min to inspect it all around before you drive away with the car.
KP
United Kingdom
VW Golf
October 12, 2018
Expect sky high prices in Iceland. I bought a small beer for £7, .Fish soup cost £15, a small fish & chips was £12.50. So get self-catering accommodation
and feed yourself from the supermarkets. I didn't come across a sand storm in the south of the country but was warned about them, and they can affect your insurance cover.
DS
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
October 9, 2018
Iceland was amazing and renting a car to see the various sites on your own time and schedule is definitely recommended over booking excursions on tour buses, not to mention cheaper!
KA
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus 5d
September 18, 2018
Driving a car around Iceland was fun. Picking it up in Keflavik was most convenient.
CC
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai i10
September 7, 2018
only way to see Iceland
MD
United States of America (USA)
Opel Corsa
August 27, 2018
You really need a car to get around to see all that Iceland has to offer if you want to do it at your own pace.
JF
United States of America (USA)
Hyundai Tucson
August 9, 2018
In order to do any sight seeing in Iceland, a rental car is almost a must. Everything is so far, that without a car we wouldn’t have seen anything. Keflavík is a very small part of Iceland and doesn’t have much to see during the week. The nightlife begins on the weekends.
HL
Singapore
Opel Astra Aut.
July 31, 2018
Great to rent a car if youre going to do the ring road in iceland, a 2wd will suffice ( in the summer at least ) and go get full coverage so that youll have a peace of mind when driving on the gravel roads in iceland (which can be bumpy)
DS
United States of America (USA)
VW Polo
July 29, 2018
It was nice to rent the car we could go sight seeing on our own pace
JH
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus 5d
July 28, 2018
A car is a necessity in Iceland. Public transportation is not an option.
CH
United States of America (USA)
Suzuki Grand Vitara
July 17, 2018
Definitely rent a 4x4 vehicle to visit anywhere outside of Keflavik/Reykjavik to be able to travel freely throughout the country.
AY
United States of America (USA)
VW Polo
June 28, 2018
If you are planning to drive your self on your Iceland visit keep in mind that not that many roads are paved and roads are very narrow with no shoulders. The max speed limit is 90 kilometers hour (60 miles an hour) every speed limit is very enforced! keep to the speed limit you will get a ticket in the mail if you are caught on camera. And will be pulled over if seen by officer. Also remember it is open range in many areas, you have live stock roaming on the side of the roads or crossing the roads keep it slow and be alert of your surroundings. Main thing is take your time and enjoy the drive so many places to stop and enjoy your visit to Iceland. There is no need to rush around
DK
United States of America (USA)
Toyota Yaris
June 20, 2018
Driving is easy is you stay on the exterior roads. Definitely need to rent a car so you can explore all the beautiful sights!!!
TT
United States of America (USA)
Ford Focus 5d
June 19, 2018
Renting a car in Iceland was a good choice. I planned to have my phone work with my cell phone provider so we had google maps. We drove the golden circle, to the south waterfalls and black beaches -- really everywhere on our own and it was really easy. We saw many tour buses at our destinations and are happy with the choice that we went on our own versus with a group.
BB
United States of America (USA)
Jeep Patriot
June 12, 2018
Absolutely need a car in my opinion. Large distances between sites. Easy to maneuver.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Hertz
9.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
Global Rent a Car
6 / 10
Total number of reviews
159
Total rental companies
29
Average daily price
$44.70
Lowest daily price
$29.02
Total cars available
714
Top 29 Suppliers in Keflavik in 2023
Dollar
1 location
$43 - $183
Hertz
1 location
$47 - $178
Europcar
1 location
$64 - $279
Ace Rent a car
1 location
$29 - $496
Thrifty
1 location
$46 - $182
SIXT
1 location
$37 - $73
Alamo
1 location
$44 - $161
National
1 location
$40 - $160
GreenMotion
1 location
$40 - $705
Budget
1 location
$41 - $143
Enterprise
1 location
$47 - $171
Icerental4x4
1 location
$31 - $202
Avis
1 location
$43 - $143
Northern Lights
1 location
$35 - $178
Lava Car Rental
1 location
$45 - $77
Ring Car Rental
1 location
$70 - $73
Firefly
1 location
Surprice
1 location
Carwiz
1 location
$37 - $69
RightCars
1 location
$118 - $121
Economy rent a car
1 location
$95 - $225
FairCar
1 location
$30 - $151
Nordic Car Rental
2 locations
$59 - $180
AddCar
1 location
$54 - $60
WheeGo
1 location
$29 - $164
Routes Car Rental
1 location
$46 - $171
NUCarrentals
1 location
City Car Rental
2 locations
$34 - $147
Global Rent a Car
1 location
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