Keflavik car hires from £12/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Keflavik with a pick-up date of 20/4 and drop-off date of 7/5. 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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Cheap car hire in Keflavik

Economy£14/day
Compact£20/day
SUV£19/day
Mini£12/day
Compact estate car£16/day
Intermediate SUV£17/day
Compact SUV£17/day
Standard SUV£19/day
Luxury SUV£42/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Keflavik

  • Take advantage of the benefits of cheap car hire in Keflavik for road trips from the city. Iceland has some of the most stunning scenery in the world, and driving allows you to experience it up close. Some popular road trips include the Ring Road, the Westfjords, and the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Having a car also means you can stop and explore lesser-known sites and hidden gems along the way, and you don't have to deal with public transport schedules or the inevitable delays when travelling with a group of people.
  • Before choosing cheap car hire in Keflavik, check the requirements and documents needed by the car hire company. In most cases, you'll need a valid driving licence, passport, and a credit card. It's also important to note that the minimum age for hiring a car in Iceland is 20 years old, and you must have been driving for a minimum of a year. A few car hire companies have additional requirements, so make sure to check with them beforehand.
  • Be aware of the drink-driving limits in Iceland when choosing Keflavik car hire. The legal limit is 0.05% blood alcohol concentration (BAC), which is lower than many other countries. It's recommended to avoid alcohol if you plan on driving, as fines and penalties can be steep. Drink driving in Keflavik carries severe legal and financial consequences, including fines and possible imprisonment. Offenders also risk having their driving licence revoked, and may face difficulties hiring a car in the future.
  • When coming to the remote town of Keflavik, renting a car is definitely a must; Iceland is a popular destination for road trips and public transport is not well-established in this secluded corner of the world. Get the most out of your island experience and hire your own four wheels upon arrival at Keflavik to explore the stunningly untouched landscape of Iceland. You can also visit Reykjavik, which is about 50 minutes away, and probably even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
  • When landing at Keflavik International Airport, head to the car hire service desks in the arrivals hall and choose from companies like Avis or Hertz, among some others. With a car, the ride to central Reykjanesbaer (which is the municipality made up of Keflavik, Njarovik, and Hafnir) will only take 5 minutes, whereas public transport or walking will take half an hour.
  • Traffic jams are unlikely to be encountered during a trip to Iceland, even though most Icelandic people own a car, as there is little to no public transport available. One of the worst mistakes to commit in Iceland when driving a car is leaving the road and driving into a field or any strip of nature. Fines can be exorbitantly high, as the Icelandic people are very fierce when it comes to protecting the nature of their island, so always stick to the roads that stretch across the entire island and make exploring it an easy and enjoyable undertaking.
  • Iceland is particularly famous for the Northern Lights, but, when driving through the countryside or Keflavik, don’t get distracted by this extraordinary nature spectacle. Many accidents in Iceland happen because tourists stop their car in the middle of the road to take pictures of the scenic pastures or Northern Lights. Especially as long strips of roads are not well-lit, this is a dangerous undertaking that should be avoided. Find a proper parking spot, park the car, and enjoy the phenomenon safely.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Keflavik for £29 or less
  • Book your car hire in Keflavik at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport car hire locations in Keflavik are around 27% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Mini car hire in Keflavik are around 40% cheaper than other car types, on average

Keflavik car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Keflavik 
Verified travelerDec 2023
Roads can be bad in the winter, even just getting to the city, so I recommend booking a solid car like an SUV to be on the safe side
MSept 2023
Driving the country is easy, the speed signs were well regulated, you NEED the parka app for parking because it makes your life super easy and you don’t waste time at sights in the parking lot
ValeriaOct 2023
Driving in Keflavik is very easy. Plan for two full days!
Verified travelerOct 2023
Great roads, easy to grasp
Verified travelerOct 2023
Give yourself plenty of time. Buy the highest insurance as the roads are not all paved, and the weather can be harsh.
Verified travelerJul 2023
If able, rent a automatic transmission instead of manual gear. There are lots of round-above with-in city limit and around the country, so you need to know how to pass them safely. Some of the bridge is a narrow and needs to yield the om-coming cars from the other side. If possible, don't drive on any gravel roads as it may puncture your tires.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Driving is fairly easy if you know how to use a traffic circle and how to drive a manual.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Make sure that you have the number to call when getting to the airport so they know you've arrived. I was nervous about someone showing up to get us to the rental office. Overall it probably took an hour and 15 min.
Verified travelerAug 2023
Adhere to the speed limits. Driving an automatic might be easier than a manual with Having to stop on an incline in some places
Verified travelerJul 2023
Make sure you know which services use the blue shuttle buses outside the arrivals terminal
BethAug 2023
Pay attention to the little camera signs enforcing speed
JinMay 2023
Rent from a bigger well known rental car companies.

FAQs about car hire in Keflavik

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Keflavik?

    Travelers who want to explore the more rural parts of the country during their trip to Keflavik should definitely opt for a car with 4-wheel drive, like an SUV or mini truck. If driving mainly in the town or also venturing into Reykjavik, a smaller city car is also sufficient, as it is also cheaper and needs less gas.

  • What’s the speed limit in Keflavik?

    All speed limit signs in Iceland are given in km/h. Generally, 50 km/h (31 mph) is permitted in urban areas, 80 km/h (49 mph) on dirt roads, and up to 90 km/h (55 mph) on paved country roads. Even though hardly any road has a speed limit of more than 90 km/h, it is allowed to drive up to 100 km/h (62 mph) if deemed safe. However, the open landscape and empty roads can tempt many to race, which can lead to fines.

  • Where are the best places to park in Keflavik?

    Parking is free almost everywhere in Iceland unless there is a meter. Some parking spots in Keflavik have time restrictions, so always check signs in the vicinity to make sure there won’t be a ticket on the windshield when you get back. Many guesthouses and hotels also have parking spots, so check in advance to see if that also applies to your hotel.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Keflavik?

    On average a car hire in Keflavik costs £38 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Keflavik?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at City Car (£12/day), Ice Rental 4x4 (£14/day) and City Car Rental (£14/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at City Car Keflavik airport null (2 miles from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Keflavik?

    The average price of fuel in Keflavik is £6.86 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £82 and £110, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Keflavik?

    Mini (Peugeot 108 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Keflavik.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Keflavik Intl airport (KEF)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Keflavik Intl airport include Fair Car, Sixt, GREEN MOTION, Thrifty and Dollar.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Keflavik Intl airport (KEF)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Keflavik Intl airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, PROCAR, Fair Car, Ace, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, GREEN MOTION, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Keflavik?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Keflavik?

    A Mini car hire in Keflavik costs £25 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Premium car hire cost in Keflavik?

    A Premium car hire in Keflavik costs £27 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Keflavik?

    An Economy car hire in Keflavik costs £27 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Keflavik?

    In Keflavik, cars are most frequently hired at City Car Keflavik airport (2 miles from city centre).

  • How much does a car hire in Keflavik cost for a week?

    On average a car hire in Keflavik costs £263 per week (£38 per day).

  • How much does a car hire in Keflavik cost for a month?

    On average a car hire in Keflavik costs £1,129 per month (£38 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when hiring a car in Keflavik?

    Most car hire providers in Keflavik offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Keflavik, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

  • Can young drivers hire a car in Keflavik?

    Young drivers can hire a car in Keflavik, but there are some limitations. The minimum age for cheap car hire in Iceland is 20 years old, and you must have had your driving licence for a minimum of a year. However, drivers between the ages of 20 and 25 may have to pay an additional fee for being a young driver.

  • What traffic laws do I need to know when driving in Keflavik?

    When driving in Keflavik, it's important to adhere to a few key traffic laws. You must wear your seat belt at all times while driving, and children under 135 cm must be seated in a suitable child restraint. It's also mandatory to drive with your headlights on at all times, regardless of the time of day. In Iceland, the use of mobile phones while driving is strictly prohibited, and can result in a heavy fine. Finally, Icelandic roads can be narrow and winding, with many one-lane bridges and unpaved roads. Drive with caution and always give way to oncoming traffic at bridges and narrow passes.

Keflavik car hire reviews and directory

Budget

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.3

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Keflavik International Airport

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2.4 Poor

Aug 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Of the 25 cars I’ve rented so far this year, this was by far the worst vehicle. It had no A/C, the wind leaked through the windows, it was filthy, and was completely stripped down option with 110k kilometers. The sales staff was beyond pushy with the insurance, practically threatening me. Awful

5.2 Fair

Jul 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

we waited in line for 90 minutes. it was hot. the check in process was very inefficient.

6.0 Okay

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off super, super easy. Pick up staff took a time consuming, impolite, hard drive attempt to up sell every single customer. I spent 40 minutes in a line of five people with every cashier counter filled.

Cons:

More efficient pick up system.

9.2 Wonderful

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Decent car even though I chose the cheapest one. Really good value for money.

Cons:

The queue and waiting time to pick up the car was very long. A good sign that it’s popular, but they need more people at work so it goes faster.

10.0 Wonderful

May 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Nothing overall very good

10.0 Wonderful

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pick up process, in airport counter and pick up and great rates

1 out of 35

Hertz

7.8

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.6

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Keflavik Airport

+354 522 4430

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10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff super friendly and helpful, no complaints.

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Pickup & drop-off was smooth despite of rush. Fresh coffee and the espresso machine at drop off made us feel so good after a long day of driving in snow.

2.0 Poor

Oct 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

The website said open 24 hours. I got to airport desk at 2:00 AM and it was closed. There was a sign with a phone number...I called and it said the number was not in service. I found another international phone number online...that also was not in service. There was no one at the airport information desk. I was only in Iceland for the day and that is why I needed to pick up the car as soon as I landed. So the car was useless to me and I never picked it up. I need a refund

5.2 Fair

Oct 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Great car

Cons:

Misplaced key resulted in fee that exceeded entire cost of five day rental. Payment forced under duress!

7.6 Good

Sept 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The check in and check out process was fairly quick and simple. We got a small Toyota Yaris that took us all over Iceland, including the Westfjords and up mountains!

Cons:

Our Garmin GPS device was very out of date and in a few cases didn't even register the roads we needed on its map. It led us after several times which was frustrating.

10.0 Wonderful

Sept 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The team at the Hertz. The pick up and drop off was excellent!

Cons:

The price can be more competitive.

1 out of 9

Ace

7.3

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

7.0

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Flugvellir 6. Reykjanesbær

+354 567 3000

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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2.0 Poor

Oct 2023

KAYAK
nothing

2.8 Poor

Jun 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff and clean car

Cons:

The insurance offered by Kayak is a joke in Iceland! Wipers were falling apart , alignment was way off and suspension was shot

6.8 Okay

Jan 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Overall value and experience was satisfactory. Drop off staff friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Wait time at pick up, registration staff was not friendly, hard to find drop off location.

5.2 Fair

Jan 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

I asked for Jeep and I got a Duster. It meand I looked for more reliable car. No spare wheel was in car. For winter and snow/frost - wind screen is not heated enough.

5.6 Fair

Nov 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

loved the car. The duster was awesome.

Cons:

The service was horrible at pickup. The gentleman was extremely rude and tried to scam us. Fortunately at drop off, we had a different gentleman who was nicer. They didn't mention the discount chips we could have used at certain gas stations, and again, weren't helpful.

8.0 Very Good

Oct 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

fuel economy

Cons:

the agent did not let us know that no spare tyre inside the car, hence there is something that we can do to inflate but was not told about it, luckily we did not get a flat tyre

1 out of 9

Avis

9.0

Wonderful

25 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

8.6

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Keflavik International Airport

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8.0 Very Good

Mar 2024

KAYAK
It was good. The kiosk at the airport was not open when we arrived. With insurance coverages, the vehicle came out to be several hundred dollars more than I expected.

2.4 Poor

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

They didn't have the car we requested and couldn't put us in any of the several other cars that were in their lot. We ended up renting from someone else.

7.2 Good

Feb 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Price was great

Cons:

Very long lines and slow service - wasted about an hour and half to get to my car.

8.0 Very Good

Mar 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy pickup process even if long lines. Car was spotless and in good shape

Cons:

Confusing drop off processs and location made airline checkin tighter than expected

9.6 Wonderful

Mar 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

Very long wait to pick up car.

10.0 Wonderful

Nov 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The member of staff at the Avis rental desk at KEF airport was fantastic, great knowledge and really friendly The speed of service was also far quicker and felt streamlined in comparison to elsewhere

1 out of 6

Firefly

9.0

Wonderful

3 reviews

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

9.5

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Kjoavellir 2

Monday05:30 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

May 2023

KAYAK
There was no Firefly desk at the Airport. I had to look up on line that it was managed through the Hertz desk.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2022

KAYAK
The rental and return process were both super-smooth. The staff were extremely nice and helpful. During rental, the staff gave us valuable tips which were very useful. I would definitely rent again.

8.0 Very Good

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off was easy and hassle free and the value for money was excellent.

1 out of 1

Alamo

8.5

Very Good

28 reviews

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

7.6

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Arnarvollur

+354 519 9300

Monday06:30 - 20:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2023

KAYAK
Very quick service and great value.

6.4 Okay

Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off was quick and easy

Cons:

Actual cost was FAR higher than quoted and it did not state that if using debit card and not credit card that you had to prepay for a full tank of gas.

8.8 Very Good

Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Very easy process, staff was attentive and welcoming. Car was nice, no issues.

Cons:

My only complaint was that I feel I was upsold how 'Iceland is different from other countries so the insurance is more worthwhile here.' I came in November and other then some rain and higher winds, I really didn't think the weather was all that special. I didn't encounter any gravel roads going to the main sites along the southern coast and their certainly wasn't need for the wind and ash insurance. Now certainly these things happen, of course, and it's good to be aware, but I felt like the way everyone was talking about the weather I would be stupid not to take it, yet the changes were really not that different from my home country. So maybe I would amend the shtick on insurance to 'useful if you only drive in sunny weather' or something similar.

10.0 Wonderful

Feb 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and got us into our car very fast. No issues with extra fees or aggressive upsells.

Cons:

The airport bus that was supposed to come every 10 minutes was very late when we dropped off our car, probably 25 minutes late.

7.2 Good

Jul 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The cars were new and clean. The RAV4 we got had only 4,000 KMs. Well optioned with a free GPS that really didn't find any locations. For $15 per day you can rent a wifi adapter we didn't get it as my cell had internationals calling and data. Check in was pretty quick.

Cons:

The check in to get your car was painfully long. After waiting a long time for the rental car shuttle to load up with folks ~ 20 minutes we were off to the rental car drop offs. Once we arrived there we waited around another 40 minutes to get our RAV4. The car GPS couldn't find sites to see by name. I plugged them into my Google Maps and it had no issue finished where we needed to go.

5.2 Fair

May 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The checkin and dropoff process

Cons:

USB port didn’t work. Cruise control didn’t work. Radio didn’t work. Basically just a sorry excuse for a car.

1 out of 7

GREEN MOTION

8.0

Very Good

8 reviews

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Keflavik

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Fuglavik 43

+354 551 1115

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Keflavik International Airport Flugvellir 6

+354 551 1115

Monday06:00 - 23:59
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7.6 Good

Feb 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff, easy pick up and drop off.

Cons:

Get comprehensive car insurance before you go. Given the high winds and loose gravel on the roads its common to get chips and scratches. The insurance they sell you when you pick up the car is very expensive, which is how they offer relatively cheap hire fees.

5.2 Fair

Jan 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

When started the car up the engine management light was on & stayed on indicating there was an issue, also the car was over revering instead of ticking over. I went back into to sales office before we took the car to be told the light was ok & the car was fine & as it was busy the staff just dismiss

6.8 Okay

Nov 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Good value. Pick up/drop off from airport.

Cons:

Jeep Wrangler advertised, Jeep Renegade provided. Huge crack in windscreen and bonnet wasn’t closed on pick up so as we drove away the bonnet started flapping open.

2.0 Poor

May 2023

KAYAK
I had to put on a spare tire due to faulty tire. The fleet manager never called back.

1 out of 2

PROCAR

7.9

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

7.9

2 locations in Keflavik

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Keflavik International Airport

+354 551 7000

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Vesturbraut 10 Reykjanesbær (Keflavik) - Iceland

+354 551 7000

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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7.9 Good

Jul 2021

KAYAK
We could not find the shuttle bus driver at the airport. Finally we called and they arrived shortly afterwards.

1 out of 1

Ice Rental 4x4

7.4

Most popular

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.4

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Flugvellir 6, Reykjanesbæ, Iceland

+354 571 2266

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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International Airport

+354 571 2266

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2.0 Poor

Jul 2023

KAYAK
We have a flat tire issue. We pay for the platinum insurance.but We don’t received any road assistance even if i am a handicap man. At the end , they charge us a brand new tire ( We don’t receive a car with new tires …… ) we understand the actual conditions of the tires in that country not justify in any case to charge the clients their own tire renewal program….

6.0 Okay

Jul 2023

KAYAK
The first car that was offered had a very bald tyre. We were given another car,which was fine. The staff at the office were lovely, and very helpful. The man who was to shuttle us from the airport was extremely rude. He would only take the driver, leaving us at the airport without any communication to our driver. On returning our car,the staff were very kind. Seems that your shuttle drivers leave A LOT to be desired though. This was our welcome to iceland.

8.0 Very Good

Mar 2023

KAYAK
When picking up the vehicle (Mercedes Vito Touring van), it turned out that the International Driver's Permit was not necessary, although it was stated that it was needed online. The pressure to buy the "premium insurance" felt impossible to avoid taking as we felt that we would be liable for just about anything if we didn't take it. The staff member's English was not the greatest so it was also tough to understand the terms clearly. Being tired and apprehensive at the time, we bit the bullet and paid the additional $400+ for peace of mind. The van we were given was in OK shape - windshield wiper on driver's side was broken, back window wiper, was missing, driver's side door would not open or close in the cold weather and would need to be opened and closed from inside only. The space inside was nice and roomy and getting the Wi-Fi was definitely the way to go! The guys that were present at the time of return were super friendly (Polish and Romanian). The return process was extremely quick. The "walk-around check" of the vehicle upon return was done very quickly as well but made me question the need for that premium insurance. No signed-off paperwork was given upon the return either so here's hoping they stick to their word that all was good!

8.0 Very Good

Nov 2023

KAYAK
Checked in details online so very quick on arrival

1 out of 2

Europcar

6.9

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.9

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Keflavik International Airport

+354 461 6000

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8.4 Very Good

May 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

We liked that they gave us a hybrid car and we were able to save on fuel costs.

Cons:

Staff at pick-up was not particularly friendly or helpful.

9.2 Wonderful

Sept 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The interaction I had with Europacar staff both at pick-up and return was first rate. Both were pleasant, professional without any intent to hassle or nitpick. Or that I felt pressured to add something I did not want to add. The car was new, clean, comfortable in excellent working order. I highly commend Europacar for their excellent, professional and I might add nice staff with excellent English speaking skills.

Cons:

The cost which was not excessive by Icelandic standards but far more expensive than my home country. This of course is not a criticism of Europacar but a function of the reality of car rental/hire in Iceland. The cost to return the car at the Eastern end of Iceland doubled the cost.

9.6 Wonderful

Sept 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Relatively new van, ran great, and the custom shelving was quite handy, especially the pull out cutting board table. Plenty of room for 2. Friendly crew.

Cons:

It was a panel van so with the custom shelving there is zero visibility of whats behind you or in your side blind spots. Outside of the city you can get by but be prepared to have your passenger on the lookout for you. With the new law / rule you need to park at camping sites and pay the fee, so seems to defeat the point of the camper van.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Far better service than the Budget office next door (at Reykjavik/KEF), which is what we used last time. Fast, friendly, helpful, and no-nonsense. The car was in great condition, and met our needs perfectly.

10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

First vehicle I was given had a flat tire light on - but it was immediately replaced with a nicer vehicle when I pointed it out. Vehicle rental overall was great. On returning, there had been some minor issues (chips due to gravel roads) that I reported and this was handled very smoothly and professionally by the team.

Cons:

Since this rental was in Iceland I would have loved the option to get a larger 4x4 vehicle. However, this was not available for 7 passengers! Overall, very good though.

7.6 Good

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff were very friendly and professional.

Cons:

I had expected a slightly higher quality car. The various categories/tiers made it difficult to honestly assess value. For example, we selected a "VW Golf or similar" and ended up with a Kia. I do not consider the Kia similar given we did not select the economy category.

1 out of 5

Ice Rental Cars

6.4

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.4

2 locations in Keflavik

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Locations in Keflavik

15, Njarðarbraut

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Keflavik airport

+354 591 7900

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Oct 2023

KAYAK
The price was fair. Check in was extremely extreamly slow! Check out was before 6:00, so I had to walk back to the airport😒!!!

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2023

KAYAK
Good, simple, prompt

10.0 Wonderful

Sept 2023

KAYAK
All around wonderful experience, value and people. Ken and Maria were both very helpful and professional.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2023

KAYAK
Staff super helpful.

2.0 Poor

Aug 2023

KAYAK
Awful. The directions to the shuttle were confusing and the employees were incredibly unhelpful. The entire process took 2 hours, it was a horrible experience.

1 out of 2

ADDCAR RENTAL

6.0

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Keflavik

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Keflavik airport

+354 519 4141

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10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2023

KAYAK
Brilliant, comfy and ended up with a bigger car than we ordered. Really pleased with the service.

8.0 Very Good

Jun 2023

KAYAK
The initial car had very worn tires, so they gave us a free upgrade. The pickup of car was a little slow (waited 20 min for them to get to airport and had to deal with car change), but I've had worse with larger on-airport car rentals. Make sure that you have the number to call when getting to the airport so they know you've arrived.

2.0 Poor

May 2023

KAYAK
AddCar left us stranded at the airport. We waited for 2 hours until we had to walk out of the airport to search for a car with my 92-year old grandmother. The unresponsive agency ruined our brief visit to Iceland.

1 out of 1

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

5.7

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

5.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.1

Value for money

6.1

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Borgatrod 1, Keflavík, Iceland

+354 511 5660

Monday04:00 - 18:00
Tuesday04:00 - 18:00
Wednesday04:00 - 18:00
Thursday04:00 - 18:00
Friday04:00 - 18:00
Saturday04:00 - 18:00
Sunday04:00 - 18:00

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2.0 Poor

Feb 2024

KAYAK
Routes canceled my reservation because my flight was late after I called and told them that we would be late and the guy working said it was no problem and he would see me at the later time. I landed and found out it had been canceled.

2.0 Poor

Oct 2023

KAYAK
They didn't have the car I booked and upcharged me an extra 800 euro for a different car. This company is awful and I will never use them again

2.0 Poor

Aug 2023

KAYAK
Did not refund my money when I tried to cancel the day I booked the reservation- 7 months ago!!

8.0 Very Good

Jul 2023

KAYAK
The only really negative thing was the long wait at dropoff, so just make sure you give yourself plenty of time. We got there 3 hours before our flight and didn't get to the airport until 2 hours (we were at the dropoff for about 45 min and the shuttle loading and drive took another 15). Otherwise, the car was fine (clearly had been used a lot - and the clutch SUCKED), it ran well. It got good gas mileage. We only filled up twice (from 1/4 tank each time) in 8 days of travelling all over south and east Iceland)!

6.0 Okay

Apr 2023

KAYAK
Pick up from airport was not good. No clear communication on the shuttle pick up spot. We waited at the airport for an hour for the pick up. Otherwise rental process was fine.

8.0 Very Good

Apr 2023

KAYAK
It’s a good company to rent for but I had a hard time finding the actual shop

NU Car

4.5

Mediocre

3 reviews

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.2

Value for money

5.5

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Njardarbraut 11

+354 771 4200

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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10.0 Wonderful

May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off was Easy!

1.9 Poor

Aug 2021

KAYAK
Please stop recommending NU car rentals. I would never, ever, ever, recommend them to anyone. The biggest worry of my trip to Iceland was NU Car Rentals. They were a complete disaster in every way possible. I am happy to expand in more detail for anyone interested. I would hate for anyone else to have to go through what I went through.

1.9 Poor

Aug 2021

KAYAK
Horrible will not rent with NU again. The reservation was dumped to the local Nordic car rental. Their services were inefficient and understaffed. The “pick up” service location is not marked, the call number doesn’t answer / help, the vans are infrequent and only pick up 1 member of the party. You take a number and we waited over an hour two get served and rent the car, Then, You have to drive back to the airport to pick up the rest of the group. Drop off was only slightly better.

Geysir Car Rental

10.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Keflavik

from £51/day

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik International Airport

+354 455 0000

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NextCar

10.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Borgatrod 1

+354 511 5660

Monday04:00 - 18:00
Tuesday04:00 - 18:00
Wednesday04:00 - 18:00
Thursday04:00 - 18:00
Friday04:00 - 18:00
Saturday04:00 - 18:00
Sunday04:00 - 18:00

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7

Good

No reviews available

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

7.3

One location in Keflavik

from £38/day

Locations in Keflavik

Arnarvollur

+354 519 9300

Monday06:30 - 20:00
Tuesday06:30 - 20:00
Wednesday06:30 - 20:00
Thursday06:30 - 20:00
Friday06:30 - 20:00
Saturday06:30 - 20:00
Sunday06:30 - 20:00

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MEXRENTACAR

7.2

Good

No reviews available

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

7.0

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik, Iceland International Airport

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National

4.0

Mediocre

No reviews available

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Arnarvollur

+354 519 9300

Monday06:30 - 20:00
Tuesday06:30 - 20:00
Wednesday06:30 - 20:00
Thursday06:30 - 20:00
Friday06:30 - 20:00
Saturday06:30 - 20:00
Sunday06:30 - 20:00

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Global Rent A Car

6.8

Okay

No reviews available

2 locations in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Bogatrod 1

+354 591 7900

Opening times not available

Keflavik International Airport

+354 591 7900

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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Thursday00:00 - 01:00
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INTERRENT

6.5

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Kjóavöllur

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keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik International Airport

Opening times not available

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Wheego

6.1

Okay

No reviews available

One location in Keflavik

from £24/day

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavík International Airport

Opening times not available

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Rhodium

5.6

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik International Airport

+354 773 7079

Opening times not available

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Goldcar Rental SP

5.3

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Keflavik

from £49/day

Locations in Keflavik

Blikavellir 3

+354 773 7079

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Right Cars

5.2

Fair

No reviews available

One location in Keflavik

from £32/day

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik Airport

Opening times not available

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SURPRICE CAR RENTAL

4.8

Mediocre

No reviews available

2 locations in Keflavik

from £28/day

Locations in Keflavik

Blikavöllur 3

+354 787 4444

Monday00:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:00
Wednesday00:00 - 01:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:00
Friday00:00 - 01:00
Saturday00:00 - 01:00
Sunday00:00 - 01:00

Keflavik Hotel Delivery

+354 787 4444

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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CarWiz

3.5

Poor

No reviews available

One location in Keflavik

from £25/day

Locations in Keflavik

Bogatröð 2

+354 571 2266

Monday00:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:00
Wednesday00:00 - 01:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:00
Friday00:00 - 01:00
Saturday00:00 - 01:00
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City Car Rental

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Cheapest deal

3 locations in Keflavik

from £16/day

Locations in Keflavik

Bogatröð 1, 262, Iceland

+354 511 5660

Opening times not available

Keflavik Hotel Delivery

+354 511 5660

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Njarðarbraut 11

+354 511 5660

Monday05:00 - 18:00
Tuesday05:00 - 18:00
Wednesday05:00 - 18:00
Thursday05:00 - 18:00
Friday05:00 - 18:00
Saturday05:00 - 18:00
Sunday05:00 - 18:00

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Fara Car Rental

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2 locations in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Framnesvegur 19c, Keflavík, Iceland

+354 537 2018

Monday05:00 - 18:00
Tuesday05:00 - 18:00
Wednesday05:00 - 18:00
Thursday05:00 - 18:00
Friday05:00 - 18:00
Saturday05:00 - 18:00
Sunday05:00 - 18:00

Keflavík International Airport

+354 537 2018

Monday05:00 - 18:00
Tuesday05:00 - 18:00
Wednesday05:00 - 18:00
Thursday05:00 - 18:00
Friday05:00 - 18:00
Saturday05:00 - 18:00
Sunday05:00 - 18:00

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FlexWays

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2 locations in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Framnesvegur 19c

+54 11 5263 0917

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Keflavík International Airport

+54 9 11 5259 9877

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
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KEFCAR

No score available yet

2 locations in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Iðavellir 1

+354 777 6111

Opening times not available

Keflavík International Airport

+354 777 6111

Monday07:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0007:30 - 23:59
Wednesday07:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday07:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Friday07:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Saturday00:00 - 01:0007:30 - 23:59
Sunday07:30 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00

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Kings Travel

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2 locations in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Njarðarbraut 15, Reykjanesbær

+354 591 7900

Monday00:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:00
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Friday00:00 - 01:00
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Reykjavik- Airport (Meet and greet) Office near Reykjavik- International Airport Njarðarbraut 15

+354 591 7900

Monday00:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:00
Wednesday00:00 - 01:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:00
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Nordic Car Rental

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2 locations in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik Hotel Delivery

+354 511 5660

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

Njarðarbraut 11

+354 511 5660

Monday05:00 - 18:00
Tuesday05:00 - 18:00
Wednesday05:00 - 18:00
Thursday05:00 - 18:00
Friday05:00 - 18:00
Saturday05:00 - 18:00
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Orange Car Rental

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2 locations in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Grofin 7, , Iceland

+354 511 3111

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Keflavik Airport

+354 511 3111

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Arnarvollur

Opening times not available

Framnesvegure 19c

Opening times not available

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AutoEurope

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik Airport

Opening times not available

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City Car

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

from £16/day

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik airport

+354 511 5660

Opening times not available

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Fair Car

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

from £28/day

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik Hotel Delivery

+354 511 5660

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 18:00
Sunday08:00 - 18:00

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Far

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One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavíkurflugvöllur

+354 864 4400

Opening times not available

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FLIZZR

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik International Airport

+354 540 2222

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8.0 Very Good

Jun 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

nice people to deal with close to the airport (you can go walking, no need for the shuttle unless you have a lot of luggage)

Cons:

the papers with the issues of the car is not clear. there are no drawings of the car, everything is written.

Go Car Rental

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

International Airport Reykjavík, Iceland (IS)

+354 551 1115

Monday00:00 - 01:00
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Lava Auto

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik Airport

Opening times not available

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Lotus Rent a Car

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Blikavellir 3, Keflavík International Airport, Iceland

+354 787 4444

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Northern Lights

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik Airport

Opening times not available

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RAS Car Rental

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik International Airport

+354 565 3800

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Rent A Tesla Iceland

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavíkurflugvöllur

+354 864 4400

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Rentacar

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Bogatro 2

Opening times not available

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Ring Rental

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik Airport Office

Opening times not available

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Route 1 Car Rental

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Keflavik International Airport

+354 455 0000

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SADORENT

No score available yet

One location in Keflavik

Locations in Keflavik

Flugvellir 6

+354 519 4141

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353 travellers who hired a car in Keflavik gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.8

Car hire locations in or near Keflavik

Good to know

Most popular agency

Ice Rental 4x4

Most popular car type

Mini

Average price

£38/day

Good deal

£29/day

When to book a car hire in Keflavik

Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches

Car hire insurance in Keflavik

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Keflavik car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Keflavik.

Deductible

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 non-deductible option to your Keflavik car hire.