Bílaleiga á Keflavíkurflugvelli (KEF)

What you need depends on where and when you travel. A small or economy car is fine for Reykjavík and the main paved roads in summer. If you plan to drive Iceland's mountain F-roads, you need a vehicle approved for them. Our search lets you filter for F-road approved cars, automatics and rentals for younger drivers. See all options on our 4x4 car rental in Iceland page.

Car rental at Keflavik Airport is a convenient way to start an Iceland road trip, and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is where most visitors begin. How you collect your KEF rental car depends on the rental company you book with. There are three main ways it works, and each offer on Northbound shows which one applies before you book.

Rental Desk in the Arrivals Hall

Some rental companies have a desk inside the terminal. You sign the rental agreement at the desk, then walk to the car rental parking area to collect your car. No shuttle is needed.

Meet-Up at the Airport

Other rental companies have a representative meet you at the airport and take you to their office nearby. The meeting details are in your booking confirmation.

Keflavik Airport Car Rental Shuttle

Some rental companies run a short shuttle from the airport to their office. Keflavik Airport has a car rental shuttle stop outside the terminal, and your booking shows where to wait. In winter, it's worth knowing the meeting point before you head outside.

Not sure which to choose? A desk in the terminal is the simplest option after a long flight, while meet-up and shuttle options are often offered by local Icelandic companies and can be good value. Compare them all in our Keflavik Airport car rental search.

Many flights land at Keflavik early in the morning or late at night, so check the pickup hours before you book. Pickup hours vary by rental company and can change by season, and they are shown with each offer and on your booking. If your flight lands outside those hours, check the pickup conditions before booking, or ask our team.

If your flight is delayed, let the rental company know as soon as you can. Our support team can help you reach them.

Keflavik Airport is on the Reykjanes peninsula, about 50 km from Reykjavík city center, or about 45 minutes by car. Many travelers drive straight from the airport to their first night in Reykjavík or set off directly on a longer route.

Winter brings shorter days, wind, snow and ice, and conditions can change fast. Plan a little extra time for pickup and for the drive. A few practical tips:

• Choose your pickup type with the weather in mind. A desk in the terminal means less time outside; for meet-up and shuttle pickups, dress warmly for a short wait.
• Consider a 4x4. Many travelers feel more confident with four-wheel drive in winter, especially outside the capital area. Browse 4x4 rentals for winter driving.
• Check road conditions and the weather before you set off, and adjust your plans if roads close. Check the official road conditions map (umferdin.is). Read our guide to renting a car during winter in Iceland.
• Allow time when you return the car before your flight.

Our quality standards for the rental companies we work with include appropriate winter tyres and suitable emergency equipment.

The rental company checks your documents and completes the rental agreement at pickup. Bring your driving license, your booking confirmation (the rental voucher) and the payment card required for your booking. Card, security hold, minimum age and extra-driver rules are shown on each vehicle page before you book. If you only have a debit card, use the filter for options that don't need a credit card, or see our guide to renting a car without a credit card.

Follow the return instructions on your rental agreement, which tell you where to drop off the car and whether a shuttle takes you back to the terminal. Check-in usually opens 2.5 to 3 hours before departure, and self-service check-in kiosks are open around the clock, so allow enough time for the return.

If someone is dropping you off or collecting you, Keflavik Airport has short-term parking next to the terminal. The first 15 minutes each day are free at P1 and the first 30 minutes at P2.

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• Ekkert bókunargjald. Við bætum engu bókunargjaldi við leiguverð. Bílaleigurnar greiða okkur þóknun, svo það verður ekki dýrara að bóka í gegnum Northbound en beint.
• Verðvernd. Ef þú finnur sama ökutæki frá sömu bílaleigu á lægra verði annars staðar jöfnum við verðið fyrir afhendingu, samkvæmt skilmálum verðverndar.
• Margar innlendar bílaleigur í Keflavík í einni leit. Berðu saman íslenskar bílaleigur og alþjóðleg vörumerki hlið við hlið, allt frá sparneytnum bílum og jepplingum til jeppa, ferðabíla og rafbíla.
• Grunntrygging innifalin. Öllum tilboðum fylgir grunntrygging. Viðbótarvernd er sýnd áður en þú bókar.
• Skýr verð. Virðisaukaskattur, flugvallargjöld, lögboðnar tryggingar og skyldubundin leigugjöld eru innifalin í verðinu nema annað sé tekið fram. Kílómetragjald ríkisins er innheimt af bílaleigunni og er ekki hluti af heildarverði Northbound; þú sérð áætlun við greiðslu og á leiguseðlinum.
• Einfaldar breytingar og skýrir afbókunarskilmálar. Afbókunarskilmálar hvers bíls birtast áður en þú bókar og fyrirframgreiðslan þín er endurgreidd ef þú afbókar innan skilmálanna. Þarftu nýjar dagsetningar? Þú getur auðveldlega breytt bókuninni undir „Pantanir mínar“. Sjá afbókunarskilmála okkar. Aðrir skilmálar gilda um húsbíla og sumar aðrar vörur og þeir birtast við bókun.
• Raunverulegar umsagnir. Lestu staðfestar umsagnir ferðalanga sem bókuðu hjá okkur, með meðaleinkunn 4,8/5 úr yfir 10.000 umsögnum.
• Þjónusta á staðnum. Við erum íslenskt teymi í Reykjanesbæ, nálægt Keflavíkurflugvelli. Ef eitthvað kemur upp á með leiguna hjálpum við þér að leysa málið.

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