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Cheap Car Rentals in Reykjavik from $53

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 Reykjavik with a pick-up date of 18/1 and drop-off date of 25/1. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Reykjavik?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Reykjavik 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 12 January 2025.

January

$75

February

$80

March

$82

April

$71

May

$82

June

$122

July

$149

August

$138

September

$97

October

$77

November

$79

December

$86

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Reykjavik and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 12 January 2025.

There are 37 hire agencies servicing Reykjavik. These agencies, altogether, have 82 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Reykjavik with prices from $53 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Reykjavik:

Economy

Economy

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compact estate car

Compact estate car

Compare available car types for rental in Reykjavik

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

Small cars

$77 - $197

All Car Types

$79 - $184

To hire a small car in Reykjavik, Iceland, you would pay an average price of $104/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Reykjavik, Iceland (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$197/day). In fact, March is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Reykjavik. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Reykjavik, hiring a small car saves you 5% 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 Reykjavik small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Reykjavik, Iceland, you would pay an average price of $85/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Reykjavik, Iceland (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$148/day). In fact, December is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Reykjavik. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Reykjavik, hiring a medium car saves you 23% 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 Reykjavik medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Reykjavik, Iceland, you would pay an average price of $98/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Reykjavik, Iceland (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$163/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Reykjavik. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Reykjavik, hiring a SUV saves you 10% 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 Reykjavik SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$53/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Suzuki Swift$71/day
2
M
Suzuki Swift

Top rental agencies in Reykjavik

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Reykjavik known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Reykjavik. Reviews were last updated on 12 January 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Reykjavik, including Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION . Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Reykjavik, including Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and GREEN MOTION .

Europcar

9.6
Wonderful
11 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.6

GREEN MOTION

8.4
Very Good
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

9.5

Budget

7.5
Good
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

7.5

Dollar

7.3
Good
8 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Alamo

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.5

Ice Rental 4x4

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Avis

5.0
Fair
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

3.0

Best Reykjavik car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Reykjavik. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Reykjavik with an average daily rate of $113. Data was last updated on 12 January 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Reykjavik area. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Toyota Yaris$53/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan X-Trail$64/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan X-Trail
Holden Barina$71/day
2
M
Holden Barina

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Reykjavik, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 January 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Reykjavik?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Reykjavik from the following companies over the past two weeks: Fair Car ($53/day), Sixt ($71/day), and Economy Rent a Car ($80/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Reykjavik?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Ice Rental Cars (10.0 rating), Europcar (9.6 rating) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.3 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Reykjavik.

  • What are petrol prices like in Reykjavik?

    The average price of petrol in Reykjavik is $4.03/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $181 and $262 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Reykjavik for a week from Fair Car?

    Fair Car offers hire cars in Reykjavik for about $426 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Reykjavik for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 32%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Reykjavik.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Reykjavik?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Reykjavik however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much is a car hire in Reykjavik for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Reykjavik, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Economy hire in Reykjavik is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Economy for February, it will cost approximately $0 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Reykjavik?

    The most popular car to hire while in Reykjavik is the Suzuki Vitara, which is a Intermediate vehicle.

Car rentals by fuel type in Reykjavik

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Reykjavik. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Reykjavik. Deals were last updated on 12 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Reykjavik. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($54+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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