Information about our rental cars - Iceland
Information about rental cars
Traveling around Iceland in a rental car is one of the best ways to experience the country. It offers impressive views and spectacular scenery. Driving in Iceland is not difficult but can still be a bit of a challenge. Your rental car is delivered through one of our partners; Avis, Europcar or Rás. We have chosen to work with these suppliers because they have good cars and good service.
Prices
Our prices include unlimited mileage and basic deductible insurance (CDW). Unlimited mileage means that no extra fees are added per mileage. The deductible insurance rate varies between the different car rental companies and car types. Please see the respective car type for detailed information. Note that the deductible insurance (CDW) does not cover all damages, such as damage to the car's undercarriage. All car rental companies offer extra deductible insurance (SCDW). You can add this insurance when you pick up your rental car in Iceland.
Car types
Only a car type can be booked, not a specific car brand or model. The car brands/models that we present are intended for illustration only, but are representative of each car type. If you are planning to drive in the Icelandic highlands, we can offer several different car types. Trips to the highlands require a car that is approved for driving on F-marked roads as well as the Icelandic highlands. These are marked with HL (highland).
Booking policy
All rental cars are booked per day, i.e. if you pick up the car at 5PM, you must return the car at 5PM on the return date. Otherwise a full extra day’s rental will be added, which will be charged on site to the rental car company.
All drivers must have had a valid driver's license for at least one year prior to renting the car, and the driver must also provide a credit card as a guarantee when the car is picked up. The minimum age for renting a car differs between the different car rental companies and car types. Please see the respective car type for detailed information.
Late arrivals to Iceland
The rental office where motorhomes are picked up closes at 6:30PM. If you arrive later than that, a fee of $210 will be charged for getting you the car.
One-way fees (if the car is picked up and returned at different locations)
~$130–$210, depending on car type.
Pick-up/Drop-off of rental car at hotel in Reykjavik
~$60, on request.
Insurance
See below for the insurance policies that apply to each car rental company.
Insurance
Europcar
Europcar
Insurance:
• Prices include unlimited mileage and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). The CDW covers damages to the car exceeding 250,000 ISK.
• With additional Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) costing 1,500 ISK per day, the excess for damage to the car is reduced to 60,000 ISK. This insurance can be purchased when you pick up the car in Iceland.
• Note that CDW and SCDW do not cover all damages, such as damage to the car’s undercarriage.
Insurance for four-wheel-drive vehicles (highland driving allowed), vans, or motorhomes:
• Prices include unlimited mileage and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). The CDW covers damages to the vehicle exceeding 450,000 ISK.
• With additional Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) costing 2,500 ISK per day, the excess for damage to the vehicle is reduced to 110,000 ISK.
Additional information:
• Only vehicle type can be requested, not make/model. The makes listed are for illustration only and are representative of the respective vehicle type. (Not applicable to motorhomes).
• To rent, the driver must be at least 20 years old. For motorhomes, the minimum age is 23.
• All renters must have held a valid driving license for at least one year and a credit card as a guarantee when collecting the car.
• Add an extra driver at no additional cost.
Additional costs for motorhomes:
• Gas refill: $90 per rental
• Cleaning fee: $140 per rental (toilet only: $150)
• Bed linen (Pillow, duvet, cover and sheet for the mattress, bath towel)
Avis
Avis
Insurance:
• The prices include unlimited mileage and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). The CDW covers damages to the car over 195,000 ISK.
• With extra CDW (SCDW) costing 2,700 ISK/day, the deductible for damages to the car is reduced to 0 ISK. This insurance can be purchased when you pick up the car in Iceland.
• Note that the CDW and SCDW do not cover all damages, such as damages to the car's undercarriage.
Insurance for four-wheel drive cars (highland driving allowed, except Skoda Octavia 4WD):
• The prices include unlimited mileage and Collision Damage Waiver (CDW). The CDW covers damages to the car over 360,000 ISK.
• With extra CDW (SCDW) costing 3,600 ISK/day, the deductible for damages to the car is reduced to 0 ISK.
Other information:
• Driver airbag, ABS, radio, CD player, central locking, etc.
• Only car type can be booked, not brand/model. The car brands listed here are only for illustration but are representative of the respective car type.
• To rent the renter must be at least 20 years old. For four-wheel drive cars, 23 years old.
• All renters must have held a valid driver's license for at least one year and have a credit card as a guarantee when picking up the car.
• Add an extra driver at no cost.
Rás
Rás
Insurance:
• The prices include unlimited mileage and collision damage waiver (CDW). The CDW covers damages to the car over 250,000 ISK.
• With additional collision damage waiver (SCDW) which costs 1,500 ISK per day, the deductible for damages to the car is reduced to 60,000 ISK. This insurance can be purchased when you pick up the car in Iceland.
• Note that the collision damage waiver (CDW) and (SCDW) do not cover all damages, such as damage to the car's undercarriage.
Insurance for four-wheel drive cars (highland driving allowed) and Kia Ceed Station Wagon:
• The prices include unlimited mileage and collision damage waiver (CDW). The CDW covers damages to the car over 450,000 ISK.
• With additional collision damage waiver (SCDW) which costs 2,500 ISK per day, the deductible for damages to the car is reduced to 110,000 ISK.
Additional information:
• Only the car type can be ordered, not the brand/model. The brands listed here are for illustration purposes only but are representative of the respective car type.
• To rent the renter must be at least 20 years old.
• All renters must have had a valid driver's license for at least one year and a credit card as a guarantee when picking up the car.
• Add an extra driver at no cost.