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Cheap Car Rentals in Iceland from RM 832

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Iceland with a pick-up date of 15/8 and drop-off date of 20/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Iceland car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Iceland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Most popular company

Ice Rental 4x4

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

RM 360

Cheapest price per day

RM 832

Popular car types in Iceland

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Iceland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

At RM 832/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Iceland in the past week. Out of 69 car hire agencies operating in Iceland, there are, in total, 254 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Compact

Compact

RM 948+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 860+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 2,070+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 1,963+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 1,073+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 832+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 873+

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

RM 1,305+

Compare car rental deals in Iceland by type

Here are the best Iceland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Iceland SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Iceland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Iceland luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen PoloRM 860/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

Best car rental deals found in Iceland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Iceland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Iceland with an average daily rate of RM 1,393. Data was last updated on 13 June 2025.
Honda BR-VRM 832/day
5
M
A/C
Honda BR-V
Hyundai IoniqRM 860/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai TucsonRM 873/day
5
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Tucson

Cheapflights insights for Iceland car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Iceland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Iceland?

For the best savings on car hire in Iceland, make your reservation 37 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 203/day – about 281% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Iceland?

Sixt is currently the cheapest car hire company in Iceland with deals as low as RM 210.23/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 217.32/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Iceland?

At Iceland, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just RM 182. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 346 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Iceland, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just RM 182. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 346 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

RM 182

February

RM 186

March

RM 186

April

RM 190

May

RM 207

June

RM 283

July

RM 346

August

RM 321

September

RM 211

October

RM 186

November

RM 186

December

RM 203

What car do most people hire in Iceland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Iceland are the following: Standard cars (Subaru Forester or similar), SUV cars (Suzuki Vitara or similar), and Passenger van cars (Volkswagen Caddy or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Iceland?

keddy by Europcar has 21 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Iceland at 19.

Top rental agencies in Iceland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Iceland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Iceland. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Europcar

8.2
Very Good
33 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Hertz

8.0
Very Good
30 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.6

Budget

8.0
Very Good
14 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

GREEN MOTION

7.9
Good
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.6

Thrifty

7.6
Good
19 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.7

Ice Rental Cars

7.5
Good
10 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.7

Dollar

7.2
Good
20 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Ice Rental 4x4

6.8
Okay
11 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland?

    With an average price of RM 215/day, Sixt is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland, booking 100% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Iceland?

    At RM 388/day, it is 0% cheaper on average to rent a car in Reykjavik than any other city in Iceland. The cheapest price found in Iceland was for RM 261/day in Reykjavik.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Iceland?

    Cars in Iceland are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in Iceland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Iceland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Iceland. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Iceland. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 51+).

Electric

Electric

RM 76+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 51+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 70+

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