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Places to start your journey in Iceland

Our top branches in Iceland

4.2
Keflavik International Airport
24h Pick Up
24h Return
Blikavöllur 5
Reykjanesbaer
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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.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.2
4.2290154
Based on 523 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

What our customers are saying

4.7
The way to SIXT
4.4
Vehicle return
4.4
The vehicle
Vincent R.
4.0
Pleasant experience. No hard upsell of insurance. negative: no snow/ice free path to the office, and the studs in the winter tire one on passenger side was worn down to just below rubber so it didn't provide extra traction on that side.
A.
5.0
Flew in at opening time, 0600. They shuttled us from the airport and handled us quickly and efficiently. We are Sixt Platinum customers, so we were treated exceptionally, as usual. Our only caution is that most of their vehicles are hybrid in nature. Not wanting to deal with locating charging stations, range anxiety or return level of charge we opted for the only non-hybrid option: a 2024 Dacia Duster diesel 4x4 with a manual transmission (luckily I drive manual). This extremely basic 4x4 turned out to be an absolute “mountain goat” safely getting us anywhere we wanted to go and even surviving a blizzard that shut the entire island down for half a day on 31 January 2024! Upon return, we were quickly shuttled back to the airport to continue on our way. Thanks Sixt at KEF- you made our trip worry-free!
John Russell-Smith (.
5.0
Simple easy pick up and drop off. Good car

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked in Iceland. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting in Iceland

Flexible rental options

Select the flexibility option when booking and change or cancel your reservation free of charge.

Car rental under 25 in Iceland

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 tips for Iceland

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.

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Discover Iceland with SIXT! Find your perfect rental car at one of our downtown or airport branches.