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Cheap Car Hire in Reykjavik from $48
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 7/10 and drop-off date of 17/10. 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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Reykjavik car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Reykjavik. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Most popular company | ICERENTAL4X4 |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $3.76 |
Average price per day | $117 |
Cheapest price per day | $48 |
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 29 August 2025.
There are, in total, 86 car hire locations in Reykjavik that are operated by 41 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: $48/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Reykjavik hire providers:
Economy
$48+
Compact
$85+
Full-size SUV
$168+
Compact estate car
$58+
Compact SUV
$68+
Intermediate SUV
$71+
Intermediate estate car
$73+
Standard SUV
$96+
Compare car hire deals in Reykjavik by type
Here are the best Reykjavik small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Reykjavik medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Reykjavik SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Kia Picanto$48/day
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Suzuki Swift$49/day
2
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Hyundai Elantra Touring$58/day
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Best car hire deals found in Reykjavik
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 $81. Data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Kia Picanto$48/day
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Suzuki Swift$49/day
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Hyundai Elantra Touring$58/day
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Cheapflights insights for Reykjavik car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Reykjavik, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Reykjavik?
Book your car hire in Reykjavik 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $74/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 31% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Reykjavik?
Looking to hire a car in Reykjavik? Ice Rental 4x4 had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $41.13/day. Fair Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $41.67/day.
What is the best car rental company in Reykjavik?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Reykjavik is Europcar (rated 9.6/10 with 12 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Europcar
9.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.3
Thrifty
8.3
Avis
8.0
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Reykjavik?
Planning to hire a car in Reykjavik? January is the cheapest month, costing about $66 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $146. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$66
February
$67
March
$67
April
$69
May
$75
June
$107
July
$146
August
$132
September
$81
October
$72
November
$69
December
$74
What car do most people hire in Reykjavik?
Mini cars (Hyundai i10 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Reykjavik. Economy cars (Hyundai i20 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Dacia Duster or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Reykjavik?
Both keddy by Europcar and Sunnycars have 5 locations in Reykjavik, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top hire 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 29 August 2025.
Europcar
12 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.6
Overall
9.6
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
9.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
9.3
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.6
Thrifty
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.3
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
8.2
Avis
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
8.0
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
4.0
Budget
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.1
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.7
Value
7.5
Dollar
8 reviews•3 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
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Reykjavik, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Reykjavik?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $117/day when booking a car hire in Reykjavik. The absolute best deal a user found was for $68/day from Ice Rental 4x4, booked on Aug. 24.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Reykjavik for a week from Ice Rental 4x4?
Ice Rental 4x4 is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Reykjavik. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $393 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in Reykjavik?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Reykjavik it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Reykjavik for a month?
Generally, a month-long car rental in Reykjavik can be found for about $1,683, with the average price for a rental being around $56 a day. Book with Ice Rental 4x4, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 28% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Reykjavik.
How much is a car hire in Reykjavik for a weekend?
$0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Reykjavik. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in September, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as $96 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Reykjavik
Browse car hires by fuel type in Reykjavik. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Reykjavik. Deals were last updated on 29 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Reykjavik. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($33+).
Electric
$57+
Hybrid
$33+
Petrol/Diesel
$50+