Car Rental in Reykjavik (Downtown)

Cheapest car rental rates
Toyota Yaris

Volkswagen Golf

Toyota Corolla

Dacia Duster


Toyota Aygo

Volkswagen Golf

Toyota Yaris

Toyota Aygo

Kia Picanto


Hyundai i10


Kia Picanto

Hyundai i30

Hyundai i20

Peugeot 2008


Volkswagen Polo


Kia Picanto

Hyundai i10

Volkswagen Polo


Toyota Yaris

Kia Ceed

Dacia Jogger

Dacia Duster

Hyundai i10

Suzuki Jimny


Suzuki Swift

Kia Ceed STW

Dacia Duster

Kia Sportage

Renault Captur

Peugeot 5008 5+2


Dacia Duster

Toyota Corolla

Volkswagen Golf


Volkswagen Polo

Kia Sportage

Mazda CX-30


Hyundai Tucson

Suzuki Jimny

Volkswagen Golf


Hyundai Tucson

Mazda CX-5


Hyundai i30


Suzuki Vitara

Subaru XV

Kia Ceed

Volkswagen Golf


Toyota Yaris


Toyota Yaris Cross

Volkswagen Golf

Kia Ceed STW


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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 4 locations near Reykjavik (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Reykjavik (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 6, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Reykjavik (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 11 suppliers in Reykjavik (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Top 4 locations near Reykjavik (Downtown)
- Reykjavik Airportfrom $39.13 per day1.6 km / 0.99 miles away
- Keflavik Airportfrom $34.33 per day37.7 km / 23.43 miles away
- Akureyri Airportfrom $39.04 per day247.3 km / 153.67 miles away
- Egilsstadir Airportfrom $39.04 per day378.6 km / 235.25 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
When to book in Reykjavik (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Reykjavik (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Reykjavik (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 monthOctober | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $77 | A good deal $44 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
$78
in January
$94
in February
$72
in March
$64
in April
$79
in May
$100
in June
$168
in July
$224
in August
$57
in September
$48
in October
$53
in November
$66
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Reykjavik (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $47.79 per day. This is 38% cheaper than the yearly average and 79% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $223.76 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 Reykjavik (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in Reykjavik (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
0.4 times in January
0.3 times in February
0.4 times in March
0.5 times in April
0.5 times in May
0.6 times in June
0.5 times in July
0.6 times in August
3 times in September
4.2 times in October
0.8 times in November
0.3 times in December
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Reykjavik (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 8 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 4 days.
5 days in January
4 days in February
5 days in March
8 days in April
5 days in May
6 days in June
7 days in July
5 days in August
8 days in September
8 days in October
7 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar, Thrifty, GreenMotion, Enterprise, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $39 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Kia Picanto | 4 | Small car |
| Europcar | Hyundai i10 | 4 | Small car |
| Europcar | Suzuki Swift | 5 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Aygo | 4 | Small car |
| Europcar | Dacia Duster | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Suzuki Jimny | 2 | SUV |
| Europcar | Dacia Duster | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Suzuki Vitara | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 6, 2026)
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Reykjavik (Downtown)
Car rental statistics
Top 11 suppliers in Reykjavik (Downtown) in 2026









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