Iceland Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Iceland and also gives an overview of the basic car rental and driving restrictions valid in the country.
Rental Restrictions
The minimum age for driving a hired car in Iceland is 21 years and 25 years for a jeep. All rental cars must remain on Iceland.
Driving Restrictions
The minimum driving age in Iceland is 18 years. Driving is on the right and passing on the left. All passengers are required to use seatbelts. Children must wear either safety belts or be seated in children seats. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰.
The headlights must always be on when driving. It is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving unless you have hands-free equipment.
It is forbidden to drive off roads or on marked tracks. You have to be very careful when passing a horse or a rider. Domestic animals should always be given right of way.
There are a few parking garages in Reykjavik, but they are not as common in other places in Iceland. Always park in the direction of traffic and do not park within 5 metres from a pedestrian crossing or an intersection.
Speed limits:| Area | Limit |
| City | 50KM/H |
| Open Roads | 80KM/H |
| Highway | 90KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/ambulance/fire: 112
Road Tolls
There are no toll motorways in Iceland. However, there is a toll of about ISK 1,000 to use the Hvalfjudor Tunnel.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Iceland
Car rental agency – bilaeigu umbod
About Iceland
The Republic of Iceland is situated in the North Atlantic Ocean in Northern Europe. It consists of high plateau and volcanic mountains and its coastal plain is indented with fjords. The country has a mild climate. There are active volcanos on the island, as well as many rivers, lakes, waterfalls and geysers.
In spite of its relative isolation, Iceland has one of the highest standards of living in the world. The Icelanders are a very friendly people. The country boasts the world’s oldest parliament, the Althing, established in 930.
The oldest house in Iceland can be seen in Keldur; a typical fishing village can be visited in Siglufjordur.
Population: 280,798
Area: 100,250 sq km
Capital City: Reykjavik
Language: Icelandic
Time Zone: GMT/UTC
Monetary Unit: Icelandic krona
