Car Hire in Reykjavik (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
€78.97 per day
Economy
Toyota Yaris or comparable
€118.10 per day
Compact
Volkswagen Golf or comparable
€121.83 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
€141.71 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Compact Elite Crossover
Renault Captur or comparable
€143.75 per day
Standard SUV
Kia Sorento or comparable
€198.21 per day
Premium Crossover
Tesla Model Y or comparable
€170.84 per day
Full-size SUV
Kia Sorento or comparable
€225.48 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:57 on 16/07/2025. 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
Dialing code
+354
Average car hire price
€150 per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 90 km/h or 50 - 56 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Average petrol price
€2.19 per litre or €8.27 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€2.05 per litre or €7.76 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€2.25 per litre or €8.53 per gallon
Top location near City Centre
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37.7 km / 23.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Reykjavik (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Reykjavik (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Reykjavik (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Reykjavik (Downtown) is November — when the average price for a hire is €57.15 per day. This is 37% less than the yearly average and 62% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is €150.61 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Reykjavik (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in February, the average hire length is 8 days, while in January, it is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Reykjavik (Downtown)
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Reykjavik (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Reykjavik (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in July in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Reykjavik (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Europcar, Enterprise, Thrifty, GreenMotion, Dollar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, People Carriers, Station wagons |
| Lowest price | €79 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Suzuki Vitara | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Dacia Jogger 5+2 | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
| Enterprise | Jeep Renegade | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Hyundai i10 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Volkswagen Polo | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.
DC
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
17/04/2024
Iceland is wonderful. Thrifty staff excellent. We used the car to explore the Reykjanes peninsula. Blue Lagoon, recent eruption site, and home via Keflavík airport.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
City Car Rental
6.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
€149.86
Lowest daily price
€78.97
Total cars available
149
Top 10 suppliers in Reykjavik (Downtown) in 2025
Europcar
+3544616000
Skutuvogur 8,104, Reykjavik
€79 - €408
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 - 16:00
Sun:
09:00 - 16:00
Thrifty
+3545224420
Flugvallarvegi 5, 101 Reykjavik
€117 - €313
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:
09:00 - 15:00
Sun:
09:00 - 15:00
Dollar
+3545224420
Flugvallarvegi 5, 101 Reykjavik
€119 - €319
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:
09:00 - 15:00
Sun:
09:00 - 15:00
Hertz
+3545224420
Flugvallarvegur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
€126 - €427
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:
09:00 - 15:00
Sun:
09:00 - 15:00
Enterprise
5199300
Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík
€84 - €373
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:45
Tue:
08:00 - 18:45
Wed:
08:00 - 18:45
Thu:
08:00 - 18:45
Fri:
08:00 - 18:45
Sat:
08:00 - 18:45
Sun:
08:00 - 18:45
SIXT
+3545402222
Krókháls 9, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland
€84 - €373
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
GreenMotion
+3545511115
Skogarhlio 16, Hafnarfjörður, 220
€126 - €1,736
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:00 - 16:00
Fri:
08:00 - 16:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00
Nordic Car Rental
+3545115660
Hverfisgata 105, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
€126 - €1,736
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 15:00
Tue:
09:00 - 15:00
Wed:
09:00 - 15:00
Thu:
09:00 - 15:00
Fri:
09:00 - 15:00
FairCar
+3545115660
Hverfisgata 105, 101 Reykjavík
€126 - €1,736
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
+3545115660
Hverfisgata 105, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
€126 - €1,736
Working hours
Mon:
09:00 - 15:00
Tue:
09:00 - 15:00
Wed:
09:00 - 15:00
Thu:
09:00 - 15:00
Fri:
09:00 - 15:00
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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