Car Hire in Reykjavik (Downtown)

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City Centre, Reykjavik, Iceland
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
€85.48 per day
Economy
Toyota Yaris or comparable
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€97.43 per day
Compact Estate/Wagon
Hyundai i30 STW or comparable
Hyundai i30 STW
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • Man.
Dollar
€103.93 per day
Compact Elite Crossover
Renault Captur or comparable
Renault Captur
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
€119.27 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
€129.85 per day
Standard SUV
Kia Sorento or comparable
Kia Sorento
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
€183.18 per day
Premium Crossover
Tesla Model Y or comparable
Tesla Model Y
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€172.00 per day
Full-size SUV
Kia Sorento or comparable
Kia Sorento
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
€224.77 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:28 on 03/07/2025. 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
€139 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%
Score
8.5 / 10
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

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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)
€81.18
January
€60.58
February
€91.79
March
€82.27
April
€96.29
May
€101.09
June
€138.72
July
€117.96
August
€90.88
September
€83.79
October
€56.08
November
€68.54
December
The best month to hire a car in Reykjavik (Downtown) is November — when the average price for a hire is €56.08 per day. This is 37% less than the yearly average and 60% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is €138.72 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.

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)
5
January
8
February
6
March
6
April
5
May
5
June
6
July
6
August
6
September
5
October
6
November
5
December

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 June in comparison to hiring a car in in March.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Reykjavik (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
59%
January
27%
February
21%
March
128%
April
128%
May
235%
June
208%
July
144%
August
107%
September
48%
October
27%
November
69%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers Europcar, Enterprise, Thrifty, GreenMotion, Dollar
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, People Carriers, Station wagons
Lowest price €85 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
Enterprise Jeep Renegade 5 3 SUVs
Europcar Dacia Jogger 5+2 5 2 Station wagons
Europcar Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Thrifty Ford Fiesta 5 1 Small cars
Europcar Suzuki Swift 4 1 Small cars
Europcar Toyota Yaris 4 1 Small cars
Europcar Volkswagen Polo 4 1 Small cars
Enterprise Kia Picanto 5 1 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.

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
€139.49
Lowest daily price
€85.48
Total cars available
149

Top 10 suppliers in Reykjavik (Downtown) in 2025

Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.8 / 46 reviews
+3544616000
Skutuvogur 8,104, Reykjavik
€85 - €385
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
Thrifty
Very good 8.7 / 46 reviews
+3545224420
Flugvallarvegi 5, 101 Reykjavik
€96 - €195
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
Dollar
Very good 8.6 / 7 reviews
+3545224420
Flugvallarvegi 5, 101 Reykjavik
€100 - €198
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
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 2 reviews
+3545224420
Flugvallarvegur 5, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
€105 - €493
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
Enterprise
Very good 8.5 / 10 reviews
5199300
Vatnsmýrarvegur 10, 101 Reykjavík
€98 - €480
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
SIXT
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+3545402222
Krókháls 9, 110 Reykjavík, Iceland
€98 - €480
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
GreenMotion
Average 7.8 / 9 reviews
+3545511115
Skogarhlio 16, Hafnarfjörður, 220
€105 - €877
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
Nordic Car Rental
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+3545115660
Hverfisgata 105, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
€105 - €877
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
FairCar
Average 7 / 26 reviews
+3545115660
Hverfisgata 105, 101 Reykjavík
€105 - €877
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
City Car Rental
Below average 6.6 / 0 reviews
+3545115660
Hverfisgata 105, 101 Reykjavík, Iceland
€105 - €877
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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