Car Rental at Keflavik Airport

Airport travel guide

Located about 50 km (31 miles) southwest of Reykjavik, Keflavik Airport is the main air hub of Iceland. But while most travelers pick up a rental car and go straight to the capital, there are plenty of interesting things to see and do in the immediate vicinity of the airport. Below are four suggestions. If you plan to spend some time in the capital in the colder months, then don't miss this guide to Reykavik in winter.

• Keflavik. Keflavik is not only an airport, it is also the small town where it is located. Although not usually listed among Iceland’s main attractions, it is actually a fun place to visit, especially for nature lovers as many whale and dolphin watching tours leave from the city’s harbor. Most whales and orcas can be seen during the summer months, but some species such as white-beaked dolphins and porpoises can be seen throughout the year.
• Blue Lagoon. A large, artificial hot spring, the Blue Lagoon is one of the country’s main attractions — if you’ve ever seen a tourism ad for Iceland, the odds are that the Blue Lagoon was featured in it. Rich in minerals and surrounded by primeval rocky scenery, the lagoon is the perfect place for a long relaxing day, especially in winter when there is a clear contrast between the temperatures of water and air. Located only 20 km (12 miles) southeast of Keflavik Airport, the Blue Lagoon can be reached by car in about 20 minutes.
• Reykjanes Geopark. A UNESCO-designated area comprising a large portion of the peninsula where Keflavik is located, Reykjanes Geopark is best known for the Bridge Between Continents. A pedestrian bridge, it demarcates the line between the European and North American tectonic plates that meet under the peninsula. The geopark is also home to many other volcanic and geologic peculiarities and sites. The park’s visitor center is located in the town of Keflavik.
• Hafnarfjörður. Although primarily known to many as a southern suburb of Reykjavik (which is therefore on the way from the airport to the capital), Hafnarfjörður, like Keflavik, can be an interesting destination in its own right. The city’s well-preserved historical center is home to many well-preserved traditional buildings, and you can also visit the municipal museum, the Hafnarfborg art gallery, or even join a tour that takes you through the surrounding lava rocks while introducing you to the local elven folklore. 

Top international routes

• Copenhagen
• Paris
• Amsterdam
• London
• Boston
• Dublin
• Oslo
• Washington
• Baltimore
• Helsinki

Main airlines

Icelandair, easyJet, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Wizz Air, and British Airways

Terminals

The single passenger terminal is made up of the North Building and the South Building.

Location

Keflavik Airport is 50 km (31 miles) southwest of the national capital, Reykjavík. Route 41 connects the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

• Small cars - from $34 per day
• Station wagons - from $43 per day
• SUVs - from $40 per day
• Large cars - from $47 per day
• Medium cars - from $48 per day
• Vans - from $65 per day

Car rental desks

You’ll find most in the arrivals hall. Find out which are the easiest to find and more in our list of the best rental companies in Reykjavik

Services and facilities

There are a number of restaurants and bars, stores and duty-free shops, a bank with an ATM, and a children’s play area. Keflavík Airport offers special assistance to disabled passengers. A luggage storage service is located next to the airport bus station and can be reached by foot in about three minutes. Its business hours depend on the season. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

N1 is at Hafnargata 86. It can be reached in about five minutes and is open 7:30 am-7:30 pm Monday-Friday, 9 am-9 pm on Saturday, and 10 am-9 pm on Sunday There are other gas stations nearby and on the way to Reykjavík.

Popular one-way rentals

• Reykjavik (49 km / 30 miles)