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Keflavik (Downtown), Keflavik, Iceland

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Pick-up dateSun, Oct 25

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Drop-off dateMon, Nov 02

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Travel information

Languages

Icelandic, English, Danish, German

Currency

ISK

Drive on

Right-hand side

Country code

+354

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 gas price

$2.56 per liter or $9.69 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$2.39 per liter or $9.05 per gallon

Highest gas price

$3.46 per liter or $13.10 per gallon

Top 5 locations near Keflavik (Downtown)

Keflavik Airportfrom $33.93 per day
3.1 km / 1.93 miles away
Reykjavik Airportfrom $35.08 per day
33.1 km / 20.57 miles away
Reykjavik (Downtown)from $35.08 per day
34.7 km / 21.56 miles away
Akureyri Airportfrom $35.08 per day
280.3 km / 174.17 miles away
Egilsstadir Airportfrom $35.08 per day
413.2 km / 256.75 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

FairCar

Street And Number: Bogatröð 1

City Car Rental

Street And Number: Bogatröð 1

When to book in Keflavik (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Keflavik (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Keflavik (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMay

Most expensive month June

Average rental costs per day in Keflavik (Downtown)

$86

$43

Jan

Feb

$40

in March

Mar

Apr

$34

in May

May

$78

in June

Jun

$44

in July

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

$47

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Keflavik (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $33.53 per day. This is 40% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $78.05 per day).

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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Keflavik (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in Keflavik (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in May.

Monthly searches in Keflavik (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average

1.5

0.8

Jan

Feb

1.4 times in March

Mar

Apr

0.7 times in May

May

0.7 times in June

Jun

1.4 times in July

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

0.7 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Keflavik (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 16 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 6 days.

Average number of rental days in Keflavik (Downtown)

Jan

Feb

11 days in March

Mar

Apr

16 days in May

May

11 days in June

Jun

11 days in July

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

6 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliers	Nordic Car Rental, MYCAR
🚗 Popular car types	SUVs, small cars

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier	Model	Doors	Type
Nordic Car Rental	Suzuki Vitara	5	SUV
MYCAR	Kia Picanto	5	Small car

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)

When is the best time to rent a car in Keflavik (Downtown)?

Prices are lowest during May, starting at $34 for an Economy car and highest in June, when economy cars start at $78. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Keflavik (Downtown) is March, while the least popular month is May.

What car rental companies are available in Keflavik (Downtown)?

Keflavik (Downtown) hosts: FairCar, City Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Top 2 suppliers in Keflavik (Downtown) in 2026

FairCar

7.2

Below Average

Value for money

6.3

Ease of finding

8.2

Agent helpfulness

6.5

Pick-up speed

8.0

Drop-off speed

8.2

Car cleanliness

7.5

Car condition

5.8

Street And Number: Bogatröð 1

+3545115660

Show working hours

Mon

08:00-17:00

Tue

08:00-17:00

Wed

08:00-17:00

Thu

08:00-17:00

Fri

08:00-17:00

Sat

08:00-17:00

Sun

08:00-17:00

City Car Rental

6.6

Poor

2 ratings

Value for money

4.5

Ease of finding

8.0

Agent helpfulness

4.9

Pick-up speed

7.9

Drop-off speed

8.2

Car cleanliness

7.1

Car condition

5.2

Street And Number: Bogatröð 1

+3545115660

Show working hours

Mon

08:00-17:00

Tue

08:00-17:00

Wed

08:00-17:00

Thu

08:00-17:00

Fri

08:00-17:00

Sat

08:00-17:00

Sun

08:00-17:00

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Oct 23, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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Very simple and efficient experience

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Oct 22, 2026

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Csaba Racz,

Oct 22, 2026

no hard selling when picking car up

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Oct 22, 2026

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Fast site.all queries clear

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Oct 22, 2026

The car was easy to book and pick up

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

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