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We are proud of our standards of quality and service and those standards are reflected in what our users have to say about us. Book your rental car or day tour with Northbound and rest assured that a strong team of travel advisors is prepared to assist with any of your questions or concerns both before or after your Adventure.

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Car rental companies in Iceland can be incredibly different from one another which is why reading the reviews and hearing what others have to say about them is probably the most important thing you'll do before you settle on a car. Visit our review center to compare over 10.000+ testimonials from verified travelers.

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  • Outstanding!

    Rented a camper in March 2023

    Everything has turned out perfect, the vehicle is very good and the rental company, knowing that we came from Northbound, have been very kind. We had a problem since the day before our departure they closed all the roads on the island due to bad weat...

  • Excellent

    Rented a hatchback in March 2023

    Gracias a Northbound por recomendarnos la empresa de alquiler Mycar para nuestro viaje por Islandia.
    Muy contentos con el trato recibido. Los coches son nuevos ( 2022) tienen buenos precios, aunque preferíamos tener asistencia en carretera,(no...

  • Perfect!

    Rented a 4x4 in March 2023

    Everything went great. We even got a free upgrade. The pick-up service from the airport and after a week to the hotel was well organized. We would book through northbound again

  • Excellent

    Rented a 4x4 in March 2023

    The staff were very supportive when my flight was delayed due to mechanical issues with the plane and my rental was held until I arrived. The pickup at Reykjavik airport was straight forward with very friendly staff. The return at the Reykjavik loc...

  • Perfect!

    Rented a 4x4 in March 2023

    The car was very nice, super clean and worked absolutely flawless. Just a crack in the windscreen marked with a circle sticker was a bit inconvenient since it was exactly in front view of the co-driver.
    The shuttle service worked in time but t...

  • Perfect!

    Rented a 4x4 in March 2023

    It was awesome. Everything was perfect. The car was super, really fast airport shuttle and great communication. Definitely going to book with Northbound again!

  • Perfect!

    Rented a 4x4 in February 2023

    Northbound and Lava made the experience seamless and easy. The car performed great in the Icelandic winter conditions. The folks at Lava were very friendly and helpful and Northbound was a great communicator on behalf of me when I had to seek help wi...

  • Perfect!

    Rented a 4x4 in February 2023

    This was my 2nd rental in Iceland from Northbound. They have quickly become my go-to source for rental cars. From there, you can see a wide range of cars from multiple suppliers. A key benefit is that they include the most relevant insurance for thei...

  • Outstanding!

    Rented a 4x4 in February 2023

    This is my first time hiring a car and driving on the left right. I had a great experience using Northbound and the Lava rental were really helpful. The car was a in a great condition and auto drive was really helpful as I am a manual driver.

  • Outstanding!

    Rented a 4x4 in January 2023

    Using Northbound for our trip was the perfect choice, staff were extremely friendly and very helpful, their communication before and during our stay was great and the Land Cruiser behaved very well.

Why Northbound?

We're not the biggest, but we are the best

Northbound is one of the largest marketplaces for rental cars in Iceland, with over 300 curated options for you to choose from and over 10.000+ verified reviews to help your decision. Our best price guarantee will ensure you will always get the best prices from the car rental and we do not add any fees on top of that price.

Best Service Guaranteed

We believe in forming long-term relationships with our users, which is why we only partner with local Iceland car rentals that provide the best possible service. From beginning to end, your journey shall be spectacular.

Easy to Use

The Northbound platform is designed by us from the ground up with user experience in mind so that you may find everything you need to assemble the perfect holiday in Iceland with the simple click of a button. Your Iceland rental car is waiting.

Instant Confirmation

All bookings are reserved and confirmed immediately, leaving you with peace of mind and security in knowing that your Icelandic journey is waiting for you to arrive as you rent a car or book a tour in Iceland.