Keflavik car hires from £4/day

Travelers who want to explore the more rural parts of the country during their trip to Keflavik should definitely opt for a car with 4-wheel drive, like an SUV or mini truck. If driving mainly in the town or also venturing into Reykjavik, a smaller city car is also sufficient, as it is also cheaper and needs less gas.

All speed limit signs in Iceland are given in km/h. Generally, 50 km/h (31 mph) is permitted in urban areas, 80 km/h (49 mph) on dirt roads, and up to 90 km/h (55 mph) on paved country roads. Even though hardly any road has a speed limit of more than 90 km/h, it is allowed to drive up to 100 km/h (62 mph) if deemed safe. However, the open landscape and empty roads can tempt many to race, which can lead to fines.

Parking is free almost everywhere in Iceland unless there is a meter. Some parking spots in Keflavik have time restrictions, so always check signs in the vicinity to make sure there won’t be a ticket on the windshield when you get back. Many guesthouses and hotels also have parking spots, so check in advance to see if that also applies to your hotel.

On average a car hire in Keflavik costs £38 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Ace (£4/day), Ice Rental 4x4 (£20/day) and City Car Rental (£21/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Ace Flugvellir 20 235 (2 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Keflavik is £6.78 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £81 and £108, depending on the car size.

Standard (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Keflavik.

Car hire companies onsite at Keflavik Intl airport include Fair Car, Sixt and GREEN MOTION.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Keflavik Intl airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, FLIZZR, Fair Car, Sixt, Budget, Hertz, Payless, Alamo, Thrifty and GREEN MOTION.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Standard car hire in Keflavik costs £55 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Keflavik costs £59 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Keflavik costs £43 per day, on average.

In Keflavik, cars are most frequently hired at City Car Keflavik airport (2 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Keflavik costs £263 per week (£38 per day).

On average a car hire in Keflavik costs £1,128 per month (£38 per day).

Most car hire providers in Keflavik offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Keflavik, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Young drivers can hire a car in Keflavik, but there are some limitations. The minimum age for cheap car hire in Iceland is 20 years old, and you must have had your driving licence for a minimum of a year. However, drivers between the ages of 20 and 25 may have to pay an additional fee for being a young driver.

When driving in Keflavik, it's important to adhere to a few key traffic laws. You must wear your seat belt at all times while driving, and children under 135 cm must be seated in a suitable child restraint. It's also mandatory to drive with your headlights on at all times, regardless of the time of day. In Iceland, the use of mobile phones while driving is strictly prohibited, and can result in a heavy fine. Finally, Icelandic roads can be narrow and winding, with many one-lane bridges and unpaved roads. Drive with caution and always give way to oncoming traffic at bridges and narrow passes.