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Car Rental Reykjavik

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Popular rental locations in Reykjavik

The following rental locations are the most popular for renting a car in Reykjavik

Car rental offers in Reykjavik

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Reykjavik.

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Car rental companies in Reykjavik

Below are the car rental companies in Reykjavik with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.

  • Enterprise

    8.6 (1921)
    From € 40 / day
  • Budget

    8.4 (9604)
    From € 36 / day
  • Hertz

    8.4 (6852)
    From € 33 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.3 (4314)
    From € 26 / day
  • Europcar

    8.3 (8061)
    From € 40 / day
  • Alamo

    8.2 (8619)
    From € 35 / day
  • Avis

    8.1 (5940)
    From € 35 / day
  • Sixt

    7.8 (3316)
    From € 33 / day
  • wheego

    7.7 (24)
    From € 30 / day
  • Payless Car Rental

    7.5 (488)
    From € 30 / day
  • Global Rent a Car

    7.4 (140)
    No rates available
  • Thrifty

    7.4 (5438)
    From € 24 / day
  • FireFly Car Rental

    7.4 (3811)
    From € 30 / day
  • Procar

    7.4 (174)
    No rates available
  • Green Motion

    7.3 (1887)
    From € 43 / day
  • Carwiz rent a car

    7.3 (542)
    From € 20 / day
  • addCarRental

    7.2 (104)
    From € 36 / day
  • InterRent

    6.5 (5827)
    No rates available
  • ACE Rent A Car

    6.1 (15)
    From € 23 / day
  • Icerental 4x4

    No reviews
    From € 25 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.1 (402)
    No rates available
  • SurPrice car rentals

    7 (471)
    From € 25 / day
  • Flizzr

    6.9 (305)
    No rates available
  • Icelimo Luxurytravel

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • McRent

    No reviews
    No rates available
  • Touring Cars

    No reviews
    No rates available

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Car rental companies in and around Reykjavik

If you are looking for a rental car in Iceland, but in a city other than Reykjavik, please click through to the Car rental Iceland page, where you can choose in which city in Iceland you want to rent a car.

Car rental locations in Reykjavik

EasyTerra Car Rental Reykjavik compares prices of car rental companies at the following locations:

Flugvallarvegur 5
Hilton Reykjavik Nordica
Knarrarvogur 2

Location information for Reykjavik

Introduction

Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland which has a cosy old centre. Surrounding the centre are modern neighborhoods with are designed very spaciously. This makes it an expansive city, but most people prefer to stay in the centre. Keep in mind that Iceland (including Reykjavik) is a very expensive country. Especially fresh vegetables and fruit, and alcoholic beverages are very expensive.

Population

The city has about 170,000 inhabitants, about half of the country's total population. An interesting fact: Icelanders are never addressed as 'Sir' or 'Madam', but always by their first name.

Location

Reykjavik is located in the south-west of Iceland on Faxaflói Bay. The coastline is curvy with deep inlets, and off the coast there are islands. Reykjavik is the most northerly capital in the world, not far from the Arctic circle. Mount Esja (914 m) is located close to the city.

Economy

Fishing and fish processing still plays an important role in the city's economy. Iceland has a reputation as manufacturer of advanced electronic equipment for the fish industry. The fishing boats depart from the old harbour in the centre, which also services cruise ships. To the east of the city lies the industrial port of Sundahöfn. Via this port, fish products as well as aluminium are exported.
In addition, Reykjavik is developing into a place where medicines and software are developed.

Airports

Keflavik International Airport is located 40 kilometres to the south-west of Reykjavik. There is a shuttle bus service (FlyBus) between the airport and the city's central bus station. Along the way, this bus stops at various hotels. Taxis from the airport to the city are very expensive! There are direct flights to and from the large American and European cities. The budget airline flies to Copenhagen and London-Stansted (in the summer also to Frankfurt, Berlin, Alicante, Gothenburg and Stockholm).
Near the city centre, there is the small Reykjavik Airport which is used for domestic flights and flights to Greenland and the Faroe Islands.

Public transport

The central bus station is Hlemmur, not far from the old harbour, where most bus lines come together. Since most people own a car, the city bus network (Straeto) is not very popular, but it may be convenient to visitors. During the day, buses arrive every 20 minutes, at night every 30 minutes. If you need to change buses, make sure you ask for a changeover ticket (skiptimidi).

Traffic and Parking

Reykjavik is a very car-friendly city. Although the people of Iceland are among the world's biggest car owners, there is no traffic congestions, thanks to the broad roads and spacious design of the city. Car lights need to be switched on at all hours and everybody in the car has to wear a seatbelt. It is easy to park your car almost anywhere. In the centre of the city there are parking meters. It is cheaper to park your car in one of the car parks.

If you decide to explore the country's interior, keep in mind that many roads consist of gravel. If you drive too fast, it is easy to lose control of your car. So drive carefully! If a road changes from asphalt to gravel, that is indicated with the text 'malbik endar'. Approach such a point slowly! A sign with the text 'einbreið brú' means that you are nearing a one lane narrow bridge. Ask for the condition of the road before departing, especially outside the summer months.

Some other traffic terms in Icelandic: parking- bilastaedi, detour- krokaleid, petrol station- bensinstod, toll road - toll vegur, motorway- hradbraut.

Hotels

What goes for food and drink, also applies to hotels: they are fairly expensive. Most hotels are located in the city centre, for cheaper alternatives you have to go tothe suburbs. Generally speaking, you can book a hotel on arrival. If you want to stay at a specific hotel or in a specific area, book your room in advance.

External Sources

For more information about Reykjavik, we recommend Google, and the following sources:

Practical information

  • Currency
    Icelandic króna
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Popular car category
    Economy

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is EasyTerra Car Rental the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

Our rates are all-inclusive. Our reservation department will inform you in advance should additional costs apply. You can always cancel your booking free of charge if you do not agree (this must be done at least 48 hours prior to the start of the car hire period).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by EasyTerra Car Rental at this location?
  • Enterprise
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Europcar
  • Alamo
  • Avis
  • Sixt
  • wheego
  • Payless Car Rental
  • Global Rent a Car
  • Thrifty
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Procar
  • Green Motion
  • Carwiz rent a car
  • addCarRental
  • InterRent
  • ACE Rent A Car
  • Icerental 4x4
  • National Car Rental
  • SurPrice car rentals
  • Flizzr
  • Icelimo Luxurytravel
  • McRent
  • Touring Cars
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