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Cheap Car Rentals in Iceland from RM 139

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 26/1 and drop-off date of 30/1. 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 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

Zezgo

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

RM 300

Cheapest price per day

RM 139

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Iceland and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

January

RM 188

February

RM 202

March

RM 206

April

RM 179

May

RM 206

June

RM 305

July

RM 373

August

RM 346

September

RM 242

October

RM 193

November

RM 197

December

RM 215

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Iceland is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 17 January 2025.

At RM 143/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Iceland in the past week. Out of 66 car hire agencies operating in Iceland, there are, in total, 243 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

RM 143+

Compact

Compact

RM 144+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 147+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 617+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 669+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

RM 554+

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

RM 144+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 149+

Compare available car types for rental in Iceland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Iceland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Small cars

RM 161 - RM 389

All Car Types

RM 261 - RM 570

To rent a small car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of RM 235/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Iceland (~RM 161/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 389/day). In fact, October is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a small car saves you 36% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Iceland small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of RM 362/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Iceland (~RM 236/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~RM 637/day). In fact, November is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a medium car saves you 1% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Iceland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of RM 617/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Iceland (~RM 465/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 1,018/day). In fact, January is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a large car is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Iceland, you would pay an average price of RM 345/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Iceland (~RM 187/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 660/day). In fact, April is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a SUV saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a van in Iceland, you would pay an average price of RM 627/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a van in Iceland (~RM 283/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~RM 973/day). In fact, December is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a van is 42% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Iceland van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Iceland, you would pay an average price of RM 494/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Iceland (~RM 456/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~RM 1,018/day). In fact, January is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Iceland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Iceland, renting a luxury car is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Proton SagaRM 143/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CivicRM 144/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic

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 17 January 2025.

keddy by Europcar

21 locations

Sunnycars

19 locations

Europcar

17 locations

Hertz

17 locations

Avis

8 locations

Budget

8 locations

Firefly

7 locations

Ice Rental 4x4

6 locations

Best Iceland car rental deals found

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 312. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Proton SagaRM 143/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Saga
Honda CivicRM 144/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota CorollaRM 145/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Iceland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Iceland?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Rent-A-Wreck (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.6 rating) and Budget (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Iceland.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland?

    With an average price of RM 874/day, Europcar is the most popular car hire provider in Iceland, booking 167% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At RM 314/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 187/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.

Small car rentals in Iceland

Find small car rental deals in Iceland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Iceland cost an average of RM 224 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 139/day
2
M
Perodua Myvi
Perodua AxiaRM 147/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia
Perodua AxiaRM 160/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Axia

Luxury car rentals in Iceland

Find luxury car rental deals in Iceland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Iceland cost an average of RM 640 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
BMW 3 SeriesRM 625/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 626/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesRM 667/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Van rentals in Iceland

Find people carrier rental deals in Iceland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier rentals in Iceland cost an average of RM 647 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Proton ExoraRM 638/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 657/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

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 17 January 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 33+).

Electric

Electric

RM 45+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 33+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 35+

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