Ivar Rafn Thorarinsson

Studded Tires, Winter Tires and the Law: What Your Iceland Rental Car Should Have

Studded tires in Iceland are legal from November 1 to April 14. See what the law says about winter tires, the 3 mm tread rule, and what to check on your rental car.

How to Read Iceland's Road Conditions Map (umferdin.is) Before Every Winter Drive

Learn to read Iceland's road conditions map on umferdin.is: legend, wind and temperature readings, update times, the 1777 hotline, and a five minute morning check.

Yellow, Orange, Red: What Iceland's Weather Warnings Mean

What Iceland's yellow, orange and red weather warnings mean for driving, how far ahead they're issued, and how to adjust your route and rental plans.

Save on Fuel with our Discount Card

Save 12 ISK per liter on fuel when you book with Northbound. Simple, free digital discount card to use at Orkan stations all around Iceland.

New: Price Watch for Your Car Rental Search

Northbound Price Watch is a new tool that allows you to watch for drops in rental car prices. Simply input your dates and we'll notify you when things get cheaper, it's free and it saves you money.

The Northern Lights were Spectacular in the Icelandic sky yesterday

The northern lights are one of nature’s great displays, a mysterious multi-colored light show in the sky which seemlingly appear out of nowhere. Once thou...

Brauche ich Sand- und Ascheschutz in Island?

Die Sand and Ash Damage Waiver ist eine wichtige Versicherung, aber zu welchem Zeitpunkt? Finden Sie heraus, wann diese Verzichtserklärung am wichtigsten ist.