The Ultimate Guide to Renting a Car in Iceland

I decided to focus on everything you need to know when renting a car in Iceland because I get a lot of questions about this from travelers. I did my best to be very thorough in this episode because there are so many things you need to keep in mind. For links or additional information, I recommend checking out the show notes of this episode below. Iceland Rental Car Guide Table of Contents * Is it Worth it to Rent a Car in Iceland?* Go Car Rental Iceland* When to Book Your Rental Car* Price comparison between seasons when renting a car in Iceland* What is Needed to Rent a Car in Iceland* Type of car that is right for your adventure* Do you need extra insurance for your rental car in Iceland?* Mileage limits* Picking Up Your Rental Car* Reykjavík or Keflavík?* Inspecting the car before heading out* Driving Around Iceland* What to check before driving around the country* Navigating Iceland by car* Speed Limits in Iceland* Speed Traps on the road* What Happens When you Get a Speeding Ticket in Iceland* Road Signs that are unique in Iceland* Paying for Parking* Tolls* Roadside Assistance* Fueling Up your rental car* Summer vs Winter Driving* Very Important to keep in Mind when driving in Iceland* Returning Your Rental Car* Ways to Save Money When Renting a Car in Iceland Is it worth it to rent a car in Iceland? As a person that loves to explore and do things at my own pace, renting a car is the best option for me. If that same feeling resonates with you, then you’ve come to the right post. I’ve broken this episode into different sections. First, I will go over when you should consider booking your car, then I talk about what to know when picking up your vehicle.Next, is what is important for you to keep in mind while driving in Iceland. After that is what to do when returning your car, and lastly is ways in which you can save money when renting a car in Iceland.Of course, I will also have my Icelandic word of the episode and random fact about Iceland sections at the very end. Go Car Rental Iceland – My Preferred Local Icelandic Rental Company Before I jump into the first section, I’d like to thank Go Car Rental Iceland for sponsoring this episode. They are a local car rental company based in the Reykjavík area. Some of my listeners who have been tuning into the show for a while know that I am picky about who I collaborate with because it‘s important that the company is reputable and will bring value to my audience.I‘ve personally used Go Car Rental Iceland and I highly recommend them. They have transparent pricing, a great selection of vehicles, and are friendly.Get 10% off Your Entire Car RentalIf you plan to rent with them, you can get 10% off your entire rental, which will save you a lot of money, when you use my code Iceland10. I‘ll be getting into the cost of car rentals in Iceland in this episode, but be sure to keep in that code in mind. When to Book a Rental Car in Iceland When to book your rental car in Iceland will, of course, come down to when you plan to visit. If you haven’t already booked your trip, then here is what I advise for you to think about. The peak season in Iceland is the summer (June, July, and August).Because renting a vehicle allows you to have more freedom,