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Weather and time of year are two of the main factors to take into consideration when choosing a car for your time in Reykjavik. In summer, for instance, small cars will be able to handle the roads with no issues. However, come winter, small cars can struggle with the weather, so it may be better to go with a midsize car instead.
The standard speed limit on urban roads in Reykjavik is 50 km/h (31 mph), while on rural gravel roads it is 80 km/h (50 mph) and 90 km/h (56 mph) on rural paved roads. In residential areas, typically, the speed limit is 30 km/h (18 mph). There are also lower advisory speed limits posted along many of the roads.
Drivers will be happy to hear that parking in Reykjavik is always free after 6:00 p.m. and all day on Sundays. Aside from that, parking rates go by the area (P1 - P4), with P1 being the most expensive and P3 being the cheapest; P4 is a separate weekend only designation. The general rule of thumb is that, as you get closer to Laugavegur High Street, parking becomes more expensive. Also, there are plenty of parking garages to be found in Reykjavik.
On average a car hire in Reykjavik costs €46 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at City Car Rental (€30/day), Sixt (€31/day) and Fair Car (€37/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at City Car Rental Hverfisgata 105 101 (1 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Reykjavik is €8.04 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €96 and €128, depending on the car size.
Compact (Dacia Duster or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Reykjavik.
Car hire companies onsite at Keflavik Intl airport include Fair Car, GREEN MOTION and Sixt.
Car hire companies onsite at Reykjavik Domestic airport include FLIZZR, Fair Car, RAS Car Rental, Europcar, Hertz, Budget, Thrifty, Avis and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Compact car hire in Reykjavik costs €41 per day, on average.
A Full Size car hire in Reykjavik costs €107 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Reykjavik costs €46 per day, on average.
In Reykjavik, cars are most frequently hired at ADDCAR RENTAL Keflavik airport (35 km from city centre ).
On average a car hire in Reykjavik costs €322 per week (€46 per day).
On average a car hire in Reykjavik costs €1,380 per month (€46 per day).
2 locations in Reykjavik
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Blikavöllur 5
+354 540 2222
Krokhals 9
+354 540 2222
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Roger, Aug 2024
Compact SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Viesturs, Jul 2024
Compact SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Curtis, Jun 2024
Compact SUV
6.0 Okay
Tyler, Jun 2024
Compact SUV
2 locations in Reykjavik
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Knarrarvogur 2
+354 591 7900
Reykjavik airport
+354 591 7900
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10.0 Wonderful
Cynthia, Sept 2022
4 locations in Reykjavik
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Njardargata Fluggardar
+354 461 6000
Only Domestic Flights At Rkvt01
+354 568 6915
Skutuvogur 8
+354 461 6000
Station Open Only When Ships Arrive
+354 568 6915
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8.0 Very Good
Philip, Oct 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Michael, Jul 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Mini
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
marcgstone, Apr 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Diego, Mar 2023
Mini
2 locations in Reykjavik
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Skarfabakki Harbour
+354 519 9300
Vatsmyrarvegur 10
+354 519 9300
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10.0 Wonderful
Carolyn, Sept 2024
Compact
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Abbie, Aug 2022
2 locations in Reykjavik
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Flugvallarvegur
+354 522 4420
Iceland Air
+354 522 4420
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4.0 Mediocre
Michael, Jun 2024
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Martin, Sept 2023
Passenger van
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Mini
10.0 Wonderful
Jeff, Aug 2023
Mini
2.0 Poor
Orli, Aug 2023
Economy
3 locations in Reykjavik
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Flugvellir
+354 551 1115
Skogarhlio 16
+354 766 1115
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Feb 2020
Cons:
GPS we rented did Not work at all and when we returned the car we told the agent about and he didn’t even say anything at all.8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Aug 2022
7.9 Good
Anonymous, Jul 2021
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6.0 Okay
Chris, Sept 2022
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Bildshofdi 8
+354 515 7110
Iceland Air
+354 515 7110
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1.9 Poor
Simon, Sept 2021
7.9 Good
Anonymous, Aug 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Michael, Jul 2021
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2021
Cons:
Forgot to send us transport to the airport from the return spot. I reminded them by email per time of return10.0 Wonderful
Bennett, Jul 2021
Pros:
Staff were very friendly. Perfect English. Coffee in waiting area.Cons:
Was all good.2 locations in Reykjavik
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Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
Totally unacceptable. I rented the car (one way) well in advance and the guy at the local Avis called me that morning (Sunday) to say they had no cars, no one had returned, and there was nothing he could do about it. I spent hours calling around my area trying to find one but it was a medical emergency, and we ended up renting an Uber, hugely expensive.Cons:
Everything. Avis in Westport is really bad.One location in Reykjavik
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Bogatroo 1
+354 571 7222
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4.0 Mediocre
Danny, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Mini
2.0 Poor
Angelo, May 2022
1.9 Poor
Maliena, Sept 2021
5.9 Fair
Carmen, Sept 2021
1.9 Poor
Jason, Aug 2021
2 locations in Reykjavik
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Richard, Jul 2023
Mini
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Bildshofdi 8
+354 515 7110
Iceland Air
+354 515 7110
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Klettagardar 12
+354 519 9300
Vatnsmyrarvegur 10
+354 519 9300
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Hátún 6, Reykjavík
+354 571 2266
Reykjavik Hotel Delivery
+354 571 2266
Reykjavik, Iceland
+354 571 2266
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Klettagardar 12
+354 519 9300
Vatnsmyrarvegur 10
+354 519 9300
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Helluhraun 4
+354 551 1115
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Reykjavik airport
+354 773 1100
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Served by Europcar Kjóavöllur 4, Reykjanesbæ
+354 595 8080
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Njardargata Fluggardar
+354 461 6000
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Knarrarvogur 2
+354 591 7900
Reykjavik airport
+354 591 7900
Vatnagarar 24
+354 591 7900
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Hotel Delivery
+354 787 4444
Reykjavíkurflugvöllur, Þorragata 10
+354 787 4444
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Knarrarvogur 2
+354 415 2500
Smidjuvegur 1
+354 571 6040
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Framnesvegur 19c
+354 537 2018
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Bogatröð 1, 262 Reykjanesbær
+354 511 5660
Hverfisgata 105
+354 511 5660
Langholtsvegur 11
+354 571 7222
Reykjavik Domestic Airport
+354 511 5660
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Fiskislod 18
+354 540 2222
Only Domestic Flights At Rkvt01
+354 540 2220
Vagnhöfði 23
+354 540 2222
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Skarfagarðar
+354 864 4400
Vatnsmýrarvegi 10
+354 864 4400
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Harpa confrence hall Austurbakki 2
+354 773 1125
Only Domestic Flights At Rkvt01
+354 893 4455
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Reykjavik Domestic Airport Reykjavíkurflugvöllur Þorrugata 10
+354 591 7900
Reykjavik Office Vatnagarðar 24 – 26
+354 591 7900
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Hverfisgata
+354 771 4200
Skúlagata 13
+354 771 4200
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Hotel Pick up service
+354 565 3800
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Skarfagarðar
+354 864 4400
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Austurbakki 2
+354 455 0001
Reykjavik airport
+354 565 3615
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Keflavik International Airport
+86 10 6064 1387
Only Domestic Flights At Rkvt01
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Hverfisgata 105
+354 511 5660
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Hverfisgata 105
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Most popular agency | Ice Rental 4x4 |
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Most popular car type | Compact |
Average price | €46/day |
Good deal | €41/day |
Some Reykjavik car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Reykjavik.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Reykjavik car hire.
Pick-up location | Reykjavik |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Intermediate estate car, Standard SUV |
Hire locations | 82 |
Airport locations | 28 |
Popular agencies | Sixt, Fair Car, City Car Rental, Thrifty, Europcar |