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I would say based on being there in winter if you don’t have a 4x4 with spikes on the tires you wouldn’t be able to go anywhere but I think that is very standard and we didn’t need anything more
KellyAug 2024
Rent a larger truck to manage off roads. The ring road is one of the only paved roads outside of Reykjavík. Even 0.5 miles off the ring road is tough without a good car. Don’t let tank go less than half full as gas stations can be hard to find
Verified travelerJul 2024
Most cars in Iceland are pretty small, if you're a single person, get the smallest car you can. If you're a four-person family, especially coming from the states, get a midsize SUV.
Verified travelerAug 2024
You will run into unpaved roads. Be prepared.
Verified travelerApr 2024
Best service and easy pick up and drop off
Verified travelerDec 2023
Roads can be bad in the winter, even just getting to the city, so I recommend booking a solid car like an SUV to be on the safe side
MSep 2023
Driving the country is easy, the speed signs were well regulated, you NEED the parka app for parking because it makes your life super easy and you don’t waste time at sights in the parking lot
ValeriaOct 2023
Driving in Keflavik is very easy. Plan for two full days!
Verified travelerOct 2023
Great roads, easy to grasp
Verified travelerOct 2023
Give yourself plenty of time. Buy the highest insurance as the roads are not all paved, and the weather can be harsh.
Verified travelerJul 2023
If able, rent a automatic transmission instead of manual gear. There are lots of round-above with-in city limit and around the country, so you need to know how to pass them safely. Some of the bridge is a narrow and needs to yield the om-coming cars from the other side. If possible, don't drive on any gravel roads as it may puncture your tires.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Driving is fairly easy if you know how to use a traffic circle and how to drive a manual.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Make sure that you have the number to call when getting to the airport so they know you've arrived. I was nervous about someone showing up to get us to the rental office. Overall it probably took an hour and 15 min.
Verified travelerAug 2023
Adhere to the speed limits. Driving an automatic might be easier than a manual with Having to stop on an incline in some places
Verified travelerJul 2023
Make sure you know which services use the blue shuttle buses outside the arrivals terminal
BethAug 2023
Pay attention to the little camera signs enforcing speed
JinMay 2023
Rent from a bigger well known rental car companies.
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Keflavik
When coming to the remote town of Keflavik, renting a car is definitely a must; Iceland is a popular destination for road trips and public transport is not well-established in this secluded corner of the world. Get the most out of your island experience and hire your own four wheels upon arrival at Keflavik to explore the stunningly untouched landscape of Iceland. You can also visit Reykjavik, which is about 50 minutes away, and probably even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
When landing at Keflavik International Airport, head to the car rental service desks in the arrivals hall and choose from companies like Avis or Hertz, among some others. With a car, the ride to central Reykjanesbaer (which is the municipality made up of Keflavik, Njarovik, and Hafnir) will only take 5 minutes, whereas public transport or walking will take half an hour.
Traffic jams are unlikely to be encountered during a trip to Iceland, even though most Icelandic people own a car, as there is little to no public transport available. One of the worst mistakes to commit in Iceland when driving a car is leaving the road and driving into a field or any strip of nature. Fines can be exorbitantly high, as the Icelandic people are very fierce when it comes to protecting the nature of their island, so always stick to the roads that stretch across the entire island and make exploring it an easy and enjoyable undertaking.
Iceland is particularly famous for the Northern Lights, but, when driving through the countryside or Keflavik, don’t get distracted by this extraordinary nature spectacle. Many accidents in Iceland happen because tourists stop their car in the middle of the road to take pictures of the scenic pastures or Northern Lights. Especially as long strips of roads are not well-lit, this is a dangerous undertaking that should be avoided. Find a proper parking spot, park the car, and enjoy the phenomenon safely.
Located southwest of Iceland, Keflavik, whose name means 'Driftwood Bay,' is a town best-known for top tourist attractions such as the Icelandic Museum of Rock' n' Roll, traditional turf houses, the "Viking World" Duus museums and more. While there are lava fields and volcanoes in the Icelandic scenery, the coastline of Keflavik is a must-visit spot for extensive views of the city. You might think you need snow tires to drive in Keflavik, but not strictly. However, from the 1st of November until the 15th, all cheap car rentals in Keflavik are equipped with studded winter tires to help on icy roads during extreme conditions.
Mother Nature in Iceland can be unrelenting. Still, it makes driving Keflavik car rentals to the Golden Circle, Kerid Crater and Blue Lagoon worthwhile. What better way to spend an evening than relaxing in the natural hot water at the UNESCO-recognized Blue Lagoon? After visiting the historic site of Thingvellir National Park, you can take a three-and-a-half-hour drive to the Golden circle while stopping by Hveragerdi town, Kerid Volcano Crater, and Skalholt Cathedral. If you visit Keflavik in the summer, rent a 4x4 off-road vehicle, drive four hours to the West Fjords waterfalls, and enjoy great hiking trails and hot springs.
Even though most people prefer to walk or cycle within the capital, Reykjavik, the only way to Iceland's impressive attractions, such as its glaciers, volcanoes, and hot springs, is by hiring cheap car rentals in Keflavik. A vehicle gives you the freedom and flexibility to hunt for the Northern Lights in winter and explore the remote Highlands locations at your convenience in summer. Note that most cars like four-wheel drive, an SUV or trucks are manual though you can rent an automatic vehicle too. Additionally, driving in Iceland is done on the right side of the road though it's not uncommon to see locals driving at the center of the lane during winter due to limited visibility.
25% of our users found rental cars in Keflavik for C$ 73 or less
Book your rental car in Keflavik at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Economy rental cars in Keflavik are around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Keflavik
What type of car is recommended for driving in Keflavik?
Travelers who want to explore the more rural parts of the country during their trip to Keflavik should definitely opt for a car with 4-wheel drive, like an SUV or mini truck. If driving mainly in the town or also venturing into Reykjavik, a smaller city car is also sufficient, as it is also cheaper and needs less gas.
What’s the speed limit in Keflavik?
All speed limit signs in Iceland are given in km/h. Generally, 50 km/h (31 mph) is permitted in urban areas, 80 km/h (49 mph) on dirt roads, and up to 90 km/h (55 mph) on paved country roads. Even though hardly any road has a speed limit of more than 90 km/h, it is allowed to drive up to 100 km/h (62 mph) if deemed safe. However, the open landscape and empty roads can tempt many to race, which can lead to fines.
Where are the best places to park in Keflavik?
Parking is free almost everywhere in Iceland unless there is a meter. Some parking spots in Keflavik have time restrictions, so always check signs in the vicinity to make sure there won’t be a ticket on the windshield when you get back. Many guesthouses and hotels also have parking spots, so check in advance to see if that also applies to your hotel.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Keflavik?
On average a rental car in Keflavik costs C$ 92 per day.
Can I rent an automatic car in Keflavik?
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Keflavik. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
How much is gas price in Keflavik?
The average gas price in Keflavik is C$ 11.57 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 139 and C$ 185, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Keflavik?
Intermediate (Suzuki Vitara or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Keflavik.
Which car rental companies are at Keflavik Intl airport (KEF)?
Car rental companies onsite at Keflavik Intl airport include Sixt and GREEN MOTION.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Keflavik Intl airport (KEF)?
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Keflavik?
An Intermediate car rental in Keflavik costs C$ 94 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Keflavik?
A Mini car rental in Keflavik costs C$ 57 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Keflavik?
An Economy car rental in Keflavik costs C$ 121 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Keflavik?
In Keflavik, cars are most frequently rented at Right Cars Keflavik Airport (5 km from city centre ).
Are there driving restrictions in Keflavik?
Yes. Off-road driving is illegal in Iceland and is punishable by high fines because it seriously endangers drivers' lives and damages the delicate natural habitat.
Is it safe to drive Keflavik car rentals at night?
Yes. Then again, you should be mindful of snowstorms and always check the weather before going out for night driving. Severe blizzards are known to reduce driving visibility to mere feet, making it easy to cause an accident or get stuck in the snow.
Damian was excelente, waiting for us and giving as the beast vehicle in stock
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Economy
The staff are excellent and nice. If there's another chance, I will rent from them again. But I pay again on the insurance. I brought it from Kayak but when I asked them they said there's no insurance included so I purchased the insurance again from them. Maybe they can work better on checking the add-on or insurance we have paid in Kayak.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
SUV
All went well. Pickup didn't take too long and drop off was also fast. Had a white Duster, which seems to be the most popular car in Iceland. Wish it was a bit bigger (more room for luggage), but gas mileage was fantastic (5 L /100 km) and the engine had good pep.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Economy
Everything was smooth. From the order to the pickup and the drop-off. Great
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
Check in was a little chaotic at 7 am just due to how busy they were but otherwise great experience.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Economy
I thought pick up was speedy and the plus was I was able to get a free up grade to an automatic. I had pre purchased car insurance through what I thought was Kayak like the car rental, but Alamo wouldn’t accept the coverage and had to repurchase car insurance at the airport. My car did have a low tire pressure light come on a few hours after renting. It appeared fine to the eye and since we were staying local, we didn’t return the car to Alamo.
I booked a “seven person passenger van” through Kayak and when I picked up my vehicle at Europcar there was a small sedan (two front seats, a middle row 3 seats, and 2 pop up seats in the back) leaving us zero room for any luggage. It was a Dancia Jogger and was not acceptable for our group. Fortunately, Europcar had a Landcruiser available but it cost me an additional $700 dollars. It was a bad way to start a vacation we were really looking forward to.
It was good. The kiosk at the airport was not open when we arrived. With insurance coverages, the vehicle came out to be several hundred dollars more than I expected.
There was no Firefly desk at the Airport. I had to look up on line that it was managed through the Hertz desk.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2022
The rental and return process were both super-smooth. The staff were extremely nice and helpful. During rental, the staff gave us valuable tips which were very useful. I would definitely rent again.
Misleading prices online. I have full tank and still thry charged me for fuel and quality of car was bad
4.0 Mediocre
Kelly, Aug 2024
Mini
The car was difficult to find in the parking lot. The car sounded like it had a broken transmission and was very loud. Fortunately we got where we needed to go
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Economy
The agent at the desk at Budget at the KEFLAVÍK airport was so rude that we decided to rent from another company. Very rude and unhelpful after our long flight. It was 8:30 in the morning and our reservation wasn’t until 10am and he was acting like we were stupid for even coming to the desk a bit early, even though we were just checking to see if we could get something earlier. I was very disappointed.
10.0 Wonderful
Carolyn, May 2024
Mini
Everyone in iceland was very helpful and kind to us in the whole process
I thought Dollar rent a car did a great job in regards to the experience picking up the car and dropping it off, the only negative that I have for them is that they are not at the airport!! They are about 5 minutes down the road but that was not given in the information from kayak. There's a shuttle that picks you up at the airport and it comes every 15 minutes. But for the day that I arrived it took about a half an hour or more for the shuttle to arrive. So with that said, the car they provided was great. The experience checking in and out was great but it needs to be stated that they are not at the airport.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Economy
Very good. You need to call for a shuttle because the desk isn't at the airport but the drivers were great and the checkin process was much better than at other rental companies at the airport.
4.0 Mediocre
Tracy, Jul 2024
Intermediate
The site was inconvenient from airport.
8.0 Very good
Davis, Jun 2024
Standard SUV
Selection of later sized suv was limited.
6.0 Okay
Mike, Jun 2024
Intermediate SUV
Kayak incorrectly advertised this rental agency as being inside the terminal of the Keflavík Airport. In reality it’s not even walkable, you have to drive 8 minutes to get there. Added a lot of extra time to our pickup when we were expecting to grab our car at the airport.
The only thing we didn’t get was someone helping with the car at first. We were just told it was sitting outside ready with the key in it. And most of it was easy to figure out but the windshield wiper fluid and how to use it was different than anything we had seen. Otherwise everything about the car was great!!!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Mini
Did not get the car I reserved. Was given an older model with high kilometres. But still a good experience.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Intermediate SUV
We have a flat tire issue. We pay for the platinum insurance.but We don’t received any road assistance even if i am a handicap man. At the end , they charge us a brand new tire ( We don’t receive a car with new tires …… ) we understand the actual conditions of the tires in that country not justify in any case to charge the clients their own tire renewal program….
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Intermediate SUV
The first car that was offered had a very bald tyre. We were given another car,which was fine. The staff at the office were lovely, and very helpful. The man who was to shuttle us from the airport was extremely rude. He would only take the driver, leaving us at the airport without any communication to our driver. On returning our car,the staff were very kind. Seems that your shuttle drivers leave A LOT to be desired though. This was our welcome to iceland.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Mar 2023
When picking up the vehicle (Mercedes Vito Touring van), it turned out that the International Driver's Permit was not necessary, although it was stated that it was needed online. The pressure to buy the "premium insurance" felt impossible to avoid taking as we felt that we would be liable for just about anything if we didn't take it. The staff member's English was not the greatest so it was also tough to understand the terms clearly. Being tired and apprehensive at the time, we bit the bullet and paid the additional $400+ for peace of mind. The van we were given was in OK shape - windshield wiper on driver's side was broken, back window wiper, was missing, driver's side door would not open or close in the cold weather and would need to be opened and closed from inside only. The space inside was nice and roomy and getting the Wi-Fi was definitely the way to go! The guys that were present at the time of return were super friendly (Polish and Romanian). The return process was extremely quick. The "walk-around check" of the vehicle upon return was done very quickly as well but made me question the need for that premium insurance. No signed-off paperwork was given upon the return either so here's hoping they stick to their word that all was good!
I went there and they said my reservation was wrong. They did not receive my reservation and they do not have the car for 6 persons. They suggested to go other car rental companies. I paid there twice of it
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Passenger Van
The van was perfect for our group and customer service was excellent. We got stuck along the road in soft wet earth and they responded promptly with with a tow. (It happens in Iceland.)
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Passenger Van
Excellent.
2.0 Poor
Julie, Jun 2024
Minivan
Our reservation (which I have a confirmed email for with a confirmation number for) was not sent to the Thrifty. The person checking out and I both looked at the email, but there was no record of it. Super fun!
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate
The off-airport was very difficult to find. It was tucked into a jumble of streets with no signage leading to it.
Brilliant, comfy and ended up with a bigger car than we ordered. Really pleased with the service.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Compact SUV
The initial car had very worn tires, so they gave us a free upgrade. The pickup of car was a little slow (waited 20 min for them to get to airport and had to deal with car change), but I've had worse with larger on-airport car rentals. Make sure that you have the number to call when getting to the airport so they know you've arrived.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2023
Compact
AddCar left us stranded at the airport. We waited for 2 hours until we had to walk out of the airport to search for a car with my 92-year old grandmother. The unresponsive agency ruined our brief visit to Iceland.
Routes canceled my reservation because my flight was late after I called and told them that we would be late and the guy working said it was no problem and he would see me at the later time. I landed and found out it had been canceled.
2.0 Poor
Ed, Oct 2023
Compact SUV
They didn't have the car I booked and upcharged me an extra 800 euro for a different car. This company is awful and I will never use them again
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