Reviews for the Best Car Rentals in Iceland

The Suzuki Vitara 4x4 was great on gas, clean and was fun to drive. the studded tires made driving around Iceland very nice.

Everything went well. We had a little bit problems when we paid the whole rental because we wanted to take some of the optional insurances and we couldn't. We had to wait until we could meet the owner of the company.

The car rental company was not waiting for us at the airport door. Moreover, when they came to pick us up they came with a 5 pax car so 1 people of the group couldn't fit in the car and had to wait at the airport. In total that delayed us 2 hours in total.

I really liked our Suzuki Grand Vitara (with GPS) that we rented from Icerental. A rep from the company met us at the airport and drove us to the off-site rental office and had us on our way very quickly. There was an undocumented chip in the windshield that we noticed before departing and that was quickly noted on paperwork. Returned vehicle and was immediately transported to the airport. Very easy process. Very comfortable vehicle. We needed the 4x4 in a couple of situations.

We traveled to Iceland mid-January 2017, and rented a Peugeot station wagon with Thrifty. The service was excellent upon pick-up; they were quick and thorough, and the rental office has a hot beverage machine. They also provided informational brochures, as well as a gas discount card, which was helpful. Everything about the rental itself was very comprehensive in terms of insurance and additional costs, and the whole experience went smoothly. Returning the car was just as easy as picking it up. We would definitely recommend explothe supplier car rental options through Northbound to friends and family traveling to Iceland, and would use this platform ourselves for our next trip back.

Car was very good, the suppliers were very friendly and professional. Cost was a bit high

Would definitely recommend. Was ready to pick me up from the airport terminal at 05:00, car was ready, and I was on my way shortly. No issues with the car, overall a great rental.

Excellent, from 1st pick-up to drop off. Very professional yet easy going people to work with

Everything went well with our reservation. Our exact car was ready when we needed it and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Good idea for studded tires in winter!

Very helpful and friendly English speaking staff. The arrival time in Iceland was delayed but we were still met at the gate and taken to the rental car office for a swift onward journey. We were a little apprehensive about driving in winter conditions in Iceland but the car with winter studded tyres made it very easy. I would not hesitate to recommend Lava Auto.

Everything was perfect. They picked me up from the airport and in 15 minutes i was leaving the office with the car.

I had an absolutely amazing time in Iceland! Northbound helped a lot to find a campervan when almost all of the other companies were closed or had no vehicles available. Amazing customer support! They found the supplier for me and I had a great experience with them. Gummi picked me up and dropped me off at the airport and he was a very nice and informative man. I had a lot of fun chatting with him on the way to Reykjavik and then back to the airport. The campervan was also very nice: a good heater, nice bed, wifi, cooker, water container, and all the essentials needed to make the visit as comfortable as possible were there and in good working condition. I can only recommend the supplier! They are really great! The same goes for Northbound! Thanks so much for making my stay in Iceland an amazing one, I will be back to hunt the Aurora!

It was very nice. Fast, quick in solving problems.

Because of reading countless horror stories about car rentals in Iceland, I did a lot of research on where to get the most reliable car, service, and insurance with also the best price. It was tricky to find, but found Lava Auto to be the best option. The website is also very user friendly and easy to compare cars and reserve online. The 2017 Dacia Duster was a great deal and a great car to have for our four days in Iceland. The guy (I wish I remembered his name) who picked us up at the airport was very friendly and gave us some invaluable local's advice. He patiently and kindly explained some highlights on a map and even wrote down some secret gems for us. Everything with the car was great, except for a little bit of stress with dropping it off. We were told to drop off the car at 5:45 in the morning before our early morning flight and that someone would be there. When we arrived that morning there was nobody there. We had to find an open establishment nearby to borrow a phone to call someone and was then told to leave the car at the airport. We had to use our credit card to enter the parking lot and were worried about how many hours we would be charged. Luckily, there was no charge - just a bit of stress due to miscommunication. Other than this, it was a fantastic experience that I would recommend. Tips for American drivers... - Our manual car required to lift up on the the supplier below the shift knob and then shift toward 1st gear to reverse. Took us quite a while to figure that one out. - You need the car key to open the gas tank. If it won't unlock, it's probably frozen shut. - Fuel is more than twice the cost as we are used to (same with everything in Iceland), so be prepared to spend at least $100 per tank. - Definitely get ALL the insurances. Do it.

Our the supplier experience was fantastic! A representative from Northbound was waiting for us when we arrived at the airport. They were friendly and after filling out paperwork we were on our way! The whole process was fast and easy! The car was perfect it was exactly what we needed. What a wonderful trip.

We got a Ford Kuga, which was a small upgrade according to them since they did not have the Mazda available. We were very satisfied! The service to pick up the car was cordial and efficient; in fact the only bad part was waiting for the shuttle to arrive to take us from the airport (which had nothing to do with Thrifty). The car itself was a dream, honestly. I loved driving it and had no trouble, even when it came to "off-road" conditions. It came with studded winter tires, an ice pick and brush (which came in handy when we woke up to snow one day), and was very spacious for the three of us with our large suitcases and backpacks. Beware that gas in Iceland is incredibly expensive! Our car ran on diesel and took around $70 to fill up. Anyway, overall we really enjoyed our rental and it was a great deal for the price.

It was great! The man picking us up was very friendly and on time! The rest of the people at the location were also very kind! We also got a ride back to the airport at whatever time we wanted which was a great plus as well.

The supplier is a brilliant company. The car was nice and the staff was friendly. The only issue was that we found it quite hard to find the company when we just arrived at KEF airport. We communicated with different staff at the airport and BSI, and those flybus staff had to make a few phone calls before we know how and where we should get the car. Better instructions and communications with the airport staff is needed to guide us through since arrival at Iceland.

Awesome! We caught the shuttle from the airport; you have to walk outside and down the bus stop to catch the bus. Super quick check in, we rented insurance the recommended once we got there but had no issues adding that in. Check out was quick and easy, and we walked to the airport afterwards. We rented the WiFi and I highly recommend it. It was strong WiFi, and we could take it with us anywhere we went - even in the hotel room at night. Thanks again!

I would have no hesitating in recommending Northbound rental to anyone. I was on my Honeymoon in Iceland so I really didn't want any hassle along the way, and I am happy to say my experience with Northbound couldn't have gone any smoother. The staff were very helpful and friendly, the vehicle was immaculate 10/10 ( we rented a 2016 Toyota Land Cruiser - can highly recommend ). In a nut shell this a local company providing a excellent service what more could you ask for :)

Nice service, nice people and nice car (was clean and comfortable). A bit pricey, but I guess its the prices in Iceland

Once we got the car it was fine. Apparently the previous renter brought the car back just an hour or so before we were due to pick it up. Your guy had a hard time finding where it was parked. That part delayed us an hour or more. He was super nice and apologized. The car was fine once we got rolling. We only did a one day stop over in Iceland so it cut into our time a little. Communication before the rental was good. I appreciated that.

Good, a bit cumbersome to deliver the car at the office. Also, I had to purchase the windshield wipers, as the installed ones were very bad. Since the office was closed, I didn't get the outlay reimbursed. Also, writing to the email address does not help: I don't get the response. Otherwise, good service and great condition of the car

The supplier was great! Our car was very competitively priced, brand new, and worked like a charm. The premium insurance cover was also the best value for money we could find. The office near Keflavik airport was a bit hard to find but the airport shuttle as great!

Our experience with Icerental was really good. We were met at arrivals by a very relaxed man, who took us to our car. We were given an automatic, which I had never driven before, ( I had requested a manual) & the only negative thing I would say is that he didn't show me how to drive it - he left that to my husband, who had driven an automatic in the past. I'm glad I took out gravel insurance, as I had peace of mind with all the cars kicking it up around us. The cars aren't pristine, but that suited us - they're more used & 'comfortable'. Overall a very positive experience.

The pickup was easy and car was great. We rented a 4x4 Hyundai duthe supplier the winter and it was perfect for the snowy roads.

Pickup and drop off from airport was very helpful and much appreciated. Great car and excellent service. Thank you Runar!

Great service! So grateful they advise me to take the premium insurance package due to accident prone in winter. When I had a car accident, they took care of everything smoothly.

Excellent. The guys were very responsive to all of my enquiries over email and on the phone.

No major issues. The last day the Webasto heater stopped working temporarily.

Car with 4x4 was very useful, as the street conditions can change very quickly in iceland. seat heating system for both front seats was a big plus!! usb-plug for smart phone charging was very useful. 4x4 can be taken out if not needed, so you can safe petrol. we got a discount card for petrol purchase provided by the company. excellent service, friendly personal.

The car was just as expected! The service was great, and our guide Grettir even better. He was not only helpful by receiving us in the airport, but also had great advice and other useful information to tell us about Iceland!

Our Jimny from the supplier was great. We recommend that rental car company!

Good service and advice

Car was excellent, too bad we had to fill up the washer fluid and there was no scraper to de-ice the windshield so we bought one of those.

The Car was Good

Great customer support / service. Friendly people and well worth the money. Even got an upgrade. Highly recommended.

Très gentils et serviables malgré notre retard d'avion et la période de noel tout était parfait. Nous recommandons vivement !

We came in Iceland in December and we had rent a little 4X4 Jimny, perfect for two person! A person came in the airport for welcome us and after we let the car in the airport for the departure. If we will come back for the summer we will rent the same 4x4 at Northbound! Thank you for everything! Mélanie & Guilhem (French people)

We had a great experience. Short story: - Arrival gate greeting/airport pick up - Short (5 minute) drive to office/hire car - Friendly staff - No fuss - Affordable - Information: useful driving/weather/safety/tourist tips provided - Drop off: we could leave the car at the airport due to our early departure Longer story: - We were met at the airport arrival gates (at 1am!) and taken to the office where the car was located (5 minute drive) where we were advised on the best weather and road condition sources to use while travelling Iceland and on how to drive in snowy conditions (my first time). - We were provided with studded snow tyres - Our bags were loaded into the hire car for us - Everything was quick and easy - we spent about 15 minutes at the office - No issues with the car duthe supplier our trip - the 2017 model Dacia Duster we had was fine going over 20cm deep snow and icy roads - We needed to be at the airport at 6 am so were able to leave the car at the long term parking lot (P3) On Northbound: Great customer service - all my many questions about car requirements and driving conditions in Iceland duthe supplier winter were answered honestly and quickly. Also the prices are competitive.

Everything was as expected. We were delayed due to the weather so we had to return a bit late but Thrifty was nice enough to give us a slight extension. Thank you!

Had a good experience organising the car rental through Northbound and communication was good, but did not have a good experience with the supplier. There were issues from the very start - tank was not full despite being told it was (it was closer to being half full, estimated distance left at start was only 300km), passenger side view mirror was cracked but the damage was not marked on our rental form, and we found out when we got to our accommodation that the remote battery was flat and couldn't lock our car (key didn't work manually either on the door, car was pretty old). Tried using the alleged 24 hour emergency number but no one answered. Had to wait to next morning and eventually managed to get through to one of the offices who told us to go get the remote battery replaced and they would reimburse us. Have still not been reimbursed yet. A few days later got a flat tyre in the early morning on the the supplier road between towns. Could not change the tyre because car was missing the wrench to remove the lug nuts on the wheel. When calling the rental number again the person refused to believe that the wrench wasn't in the car and we had force him to call a service person to come change the tyre and who confirmed that the wrench was missing. No communication from the supplier after we returned the car and no reimbursement. the supplier probably had the cheapest prices but in future would pay more to rent from a different company.

Great and easy!!

I am very satisfied with my experience with the supplier. Honda HR-V FWD was mistakenly listed as 4WD on their website. But they immediately made up for that by giving us a Honda CR-V 4WD Executive with studded winter tires. They pick you up from the airport with a placard saying your name promptly. The moment I informed them of my arrival at the airport which was 2-3 hours before the scheduled pick up time, they were immediately there to pick me up in their shuttle. Their customer service was amazing. Very helpful people. The car had no issues at all. It had an ice scraper, in-built GPS and heated seats. We returned the car 5 minutes before the scheduled time and they dropped me at the airport and my friends at their hotel on the way. They are the best in my experience yet renting cars.

1. The plastic cap screw of the toggle in the back seat for putting down the seat is gone, I was scratched and leaved scars on my wrist by the iron part of it. 2. The 4x4 mode can not turn on! I can switch to the "4x4 mode " Evan the 4WD-L mode but the front wheels didn't rotate therefore the front didn't do anything when I was stuck in the snow for more than 3 hours... On Dec 24th... 3. The 24 hours road resceure is not reliable, when I stuck in the snow, I do call the the supplier, the guy who answered the phone want me to send him where I was by text message... I can't reach him since then.

I am very pleased with the 4WD that I rented from the supplier. Additionally, I would like to commend on their services as their staff would come pick us up a the airport to take you to the rental store to collect the vehicle. The staff was also very kind and detailed in explaining to us about things to look our for while driving in Iceland.

Excellent! From the airport pickup to the dropoff, we couldn't be more pleased. The Honda CR-V with studded snow tires was absolutely the best.

Everything about the experience with Northbound and the supplier was great. Northbound were easy to deal with, by far the cheapest company for hire in Iceland by well over £100. Having dealt with broker companies before in other countries I was hesitant about the service we might get from the supplier but they were equally impressive. They picked us up from the airport at gone midnight which was good service, gave us the car and satnav as ordered. The Suzuki Jimny, although old as expected, was in good health and served us perfectly. We had no issues with the car and all round were very happy, especially considethe supplier the price was so good!