One of the characteristic features of the transport system in Iceland is the complete absence of railways. But the system of automobile communication is very well established. The only thing that can alarm - a large number of gravel roads: outside the settlements almost all such. If you are planning a trip to the natural sights of Iceland, it may be worth considering an SUV.

Car rental in Iceland is made according to international rules. You can get a car for temporary personal use, if you have an international driving license, a driving experience of at least a year and a credit card. By the way, you must be at least 25 years old, and in case of renting a premium car, and even more. Remember that an international driver's license does not negate the need to carry a national driver's license.

Prices for car rental in Iceland

So, the most budgetary in the car rental market in Iceland are cars of the mini class - from 30 EUR per day of use. Compact cars and station wagons cost around 47-59 EUR, off-road cars and minivans - 67-78 EUR, etc. We will specify that we quote the average prices. In practice, they may differ depending on the period and place of hire, season and other factors. However, we note for sure that on condition of online booking, the price will definitely differ for the better.

You can get a car for temporary personal use if you have an international driving license, a driving experience of at least a year and a credit card.

The rental price, as a rule, includes unlimited mileage within the country, insurance against hijacking and road accidents, round-the-clock information service from the company. If you use additional services (such as car delivery to the address) or lease special equipment, the cost of the selected options will be added to the base rental rate.

Thus, on your card will be blocked the amount, consisting of the full cost of rent and additional options, a franchise, the cost of a full fuel tank .The size of the franchise is set individually for each case and largely depends on the class of the rented car .The amount of the franchise is limited to your liability to the lessee .That is, whatever happens to the car, you pay only the amount of the franchise and not more than .If the car is OK, the funds on your card are simply unlocked without any additional commissions .

Fuel

Fuel policy of car rental in Iceland assumes the issue and return of cars with a full tank of gasoline. When you give out the car with you hold the cost of a full tank, and when you return a vehicle with the same amount of fuel, the amount is returned. If you return an unoccupied car, the company has the right to withhold from you not only the cost of the missing fuel, but also a special refueling rate. Given that the company will calculate the cost of fuel at a high price, it will cost you much more than to fill the car in time.

By the way, about the prices for fuel. A liter of gasoline in Iceland costs about 1, 50 EUR. Keep in mind that at gas stations along motorways, prices can be 0, 10 - 0, 20 EUR higher than at similar refuellings near large shopping centers.


The information on prices is given in October 2014