Keflavik Airport Car Rentals

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"Wonderful experience renting thru Northbound. The whole experience was flawless. Shuttle was already at the airport waiting for us. The pick-up location is around 10 minutes away from the airport and it took us 5 minutes picking the vehicle up."
- Prabhash rented a vehicle in June 2023

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Why Rent a Car at Keflavik Airport with Northbound?

We offer a variety of car rentals with direct service at Keflavik International Airport. You can either be picked up immediately after your flight or take a shuttle bus directly to the car rental offices.

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Handy pointers for your car rental journey at Keflavik International Airport.

✈️ Will I land in Reykjavík?: No, all international flights go through Keflavik Airport
💰 Average Rental Price: $54/day
🧒 Terminals: Single Terminal
🛡️ Shuttle Service?: Yes
⛽ Avg. Gas Price: €1,41/L
$6.2/gallon
🚘 Avg. time spent in Airport?: 60-90 minutes

  • Is it cheaper to rent a car at the airport?

    Yes, when you book with a rental company that offers free airport pick-up and drop-off, you avoid the extra Keflavik Airport (KEF) fees. This makes it cheaper than booking directly at the airport desk.

    Tip: book in advance to lock in lower rates and guarantee availability.

  • How to drop off a rental car at KEF airport?

    1. Follow signs to the rental car return area near Keflavík Airport.
    2. Either a staff member will check the vehicle for damage and mileage or you will leave it a designated area after hours.
    3. Take the free shuttle bus back to the departures terminal.

    Plan: Allow at least 30 minutes before your flight for drop-off and shuttle transfer.

  • How to pick up a rental car at KEF airport?

    1. Go to your rental supplier counter in the arrivals hall, or take the free shuttle to their office nearby.
    2. Show your booking confirmation, drivers license, and credit card (when applicable).
    3. Sign the rental agreement, then collect your keys and car from the pick-up area.

  • How long to does it take to get through KEF airport customs?

    Most travelers clear customs at Keflavík Airport in 15-30 minutes. Times vary by flight arrivals and time of day, but KEF is generally efficient compared to other international airports.

  • What types of vehicles can I rent at Keflavik Airport?

    You can rent:

  • Are most car rentals located near the airport?

    Yes. Most car rental offices are 5 minutes or less from Keflavík Airport, with free shuttle service provided. Some companies even have desks inside the terminal.

  • Are Reykjavík (RKV) Airport and Keflavik (KEF) Airport the same?

    No. Keflavík (KEF) is Iceland’s main international airport. Reykjavík Airport (RKV) handles domestic flights and a few regional routes. They are about 45 minutes apart.

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Car rental was a breeze. From the booking to the transfer handling to MyCar and return handling. It was great to be able to compare pricing and to get the best deal on the specific car that we wanted. Will certainly use Northbound again!
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Rented a 4x4 in Sep 2025

While researching best rental car companies in Iceland with 4x4 vehicles Northbound showed up again and again with great reviews. After our two week road trip thru Iceland, and countless miles on F roads, I must say everything went very smooth and ha...d zero issues with the vehicle nor customer service. Definitely recommend Northbound when traveling in Iceland.
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Rented a 4x4 in Sep 2025

I can highly recommend renting a car from Northbound. Our rented car from MYCAR was very clean, almost new, and cheaper than from other rental companies. The pick-up service that they offer for free is great. We did not have to wait, neither upon pic...king up the car nor upon dropping off the car. Thank you, Northbound!
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Rented a station in Aug 2025

Top service. Pick up and drop offs were seamless. Good car. Everything was effortless.
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Rented a hatchback in Jul 2025

Booking through Northbound was great! It went through smooth and our rental was perfect! We drove hundreds of miles across Iceland. It took us to waterfalls, craters, thermal rivers, hot springs, the ocean and more! The car was super fuel efficient i...n great condition, clean and no issues with it! We also got the platinum insurance, I would highly recommend this, it might be a little more but the peace of mind and you also get a portable wifi module. The WiFi is a game changer! You can carry it in your pocket and everyone in your party can connect to it on hikes and adventures everyone can still text and access the WiFi. It will save you a ton of worry about how much international data you are using. You just charge it each day, we used over 25gb with our gps and searching for places to go. All in all I cannot share enough about how good of an experience we had!
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Rented a hatchback in Aug 2025

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