Car rental in
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Car Rental in Iceland with Sixt
Take advantage of fly and drive in Iceland when you rent a car from Sixt. We have a choice of three locations where you can pick up your car hire in Iceland. You can fly directly into either Keflavik or Reykjavik airports and get great deals straight from the Sixt counters at these airports, or head straight to central Reykjavik where we also have an office. The car rental in Iceland agreement can be customised to your needs.Additional drivers, sat nav rental, child seat rental, or LDW insurance can easily be added amongst many other options. Simply pick the car hire of your choice such as 4x4, convertible, economy, sports car or van. Then head out on the open road and explore Iceland.
The rules of driving in Iceland
To help you with your car hire in Iceland, this checklist lists the basic rules of the road.
- Traffic travels on the right. Many country roads are gravel surface.
- Both seatbelts and headlights must be used at all times while travelling in a vehicle
- Speed limits are 30mph in built up areas, 50mph on gravelled country roads and 55mph on tarmac roads out of town.
- Mobile phones cannot be used at all while driving in Iceland
- You need to be aged 21 or over to be eligible for car rental in Iceland, and 25 or over for 4x4 cars.
- The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%
It is important to remember that driving conditions can be hazardous during the cold season especially. Take extra care when driving in sub-zero temperatures, and watch out for ice on the road.
Travelling around Iceland in your car rental
Don't stay in the capital, Iceland has so much more to offer. Visit one of the many national parks such as Vatnajokull which is the largest national park in Europe, covering 12% of Iceland. It is also the location of the country's highest mountain, Hvannadalshnukur, highest volume waterfall, Dettifoss, and largest glacier, Vatnajokull, all within easy reach by car. Renting a car on your arrival with Sixt Car Hire will give you the freedom to explore the wondrous and unusual sights which Iceland has to offer.
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Good to know when renting in Iceland
Select the flexibility option when booking and change or cancel your reservation free of charge.
You will need to be at least 20 with a license held for at least 1 year to drive a SIXT rental in Iceland. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee applies to those under 25.
Driving in Iceland can be treacherous. It’s recommended to book a vehicle with all-wheel drive and avoid certain roads that are rough or impassable due to snow or ice. You are allowed to take your SIXT rental on local ferries from the mainland to the islands, except the ferry from Seyðisfjörður.
You can rent between SIXT stations in Reykjavik free of charge. Other one-way rentals in Iceland are allowed depending on the rental rate.
You can pay with all major credit cards in the renter’s name, but not debit or prepaid cards. Cash payment is also not accepted.
