Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
isn't advised for most river crossings. Rates include unlimited mileage and VAT, and usu-
ally collision damage waiver (CDW). Weekly rates offer some discount. From September
to May you should be able to find considerably better daily rates and deals.
Check the small print, as additional costs such as extra insurance, airport pick-up
charges and one-way rental fees can add up.
In the height of summer many companies run out of rentals. Book ahead.
Many travel organisations (eg Hostelling International Iceland, Icelandic Farm Holidays)
offer package deals that include car hire.
Most companies are based in the Reykjavík and Keflavík areas, with city and airport of-
fices. Larger companies have extra locations around the country (usually in Akureyri and
Egilsstaðir).
For ferry passengers arriving via Seyðisfjörður, contact car-hire agencies in nearby
Egilsstaðir.
Car-Hire Companies
Átak
(
www.atak.is
)
Avis
(
www.avis.is
)
Budget
(
www.budget.is
)
Cheap Jeep
(
www.cheapjeep.is
)
Europcar
(
www.europcar.is
) The biggest hire company in Iceland.
Geysir
(
www.geysir.is
)
Lists its daily/weekly summer and winter prices for each of its
vehicles on its website.
Go Iceland
(
www.goiceland.com
) Also rents out camping equipment (tents, mattresses,
stoves).
Hertz
(
www.hertz.is
)
SADcars
(
www.sadcars.com
) Older fleet, therefore (theoretically) cheaper prices.
Saga
(
www.sagacarrental.is
)
CAMPERVAN HIRE
Combining accommodation and transport costs into campervan rental is a popular option -
and has extra appeal in summer, as it allows for some spontaneity (unlike every other form
of accommodation, campsites don't need to be prebooked).
The large car-hire companies usually have campervans for rent, but there are some
more offbeat choices, from backpacker-centric to family-sized, or real 4WD setups.
Camper Iceland
(
www.campericeland.is
)
Happy Campers
(
www.happycampers.is
)
