The cheapest way to explore Iceland is by renting a car. Renting a car in Iceland doesn't have to blow your budget, and while its not cheaper than hitchhiking, it definitely gives you more freedom at a cheaper cost. Especially, when compared to the tourist sightseeing tours available at the tourist information centers. The six tips below will help you save money on your car rental in Iceland.
Check online: Often the best deals on Iceland rental cars can be found online. We are able to cut the cost by nearly half by booking our rental car through Hertz.com; instead, of renting it from a tourist center. It was also cheaper to book it online compared to renting the car in person from Reykjavik. One of the cheapest rental car companies we found was SADcars.com. If you book online through their website, they offer a 15% discount.
Rent your car from Keflavik Airport: There are two ways from the airport to Reykjavik, which is about an hour away. Either you can pay approximately $50 round trip for the shuttle bus or you can put that money towards a rental car.
Keep your vehicle longer: The price of the rental car dramatically decreases the longer you book it for.
Say no to theft insurance: Our Hertz agent told us that the vehicle theft insurance they offer is not necessary. According to him car thefts in Iceland are not common.
Factor in the gas: Gas is expensive in Europe, and that holds true for Iceland, too. Expect to pay about $5 per gallon. And remember, gas is sold by the liter not the gallon.
The off-season: In Iceland, Sept. 1 kicks off the start of the low tourist season. During this time car rentals in Iceland become cheaper than during the summer months. The cost of a rental car in the low season can be more than 50% cheaper.
Check online: Often the best deals on Iceland rental cars can be found online. We are able to cut the cost by nearly half by booking our rental car through Hertz.com; instead, of renting it from a tourist center. It was also cheaper to book it online compared to renting the car in person from Reykjavik. One of the cheapest rental car companies we found was SADcars.com. If you book online through their website, they offer a 15% discount.
Rent your car from Keflavik Airport: There are two ways from the airport to Reykjavik, which is about an hour away. Either you can pay approximately $50 round trip for the shuttle bus or you can put that money towards a rental car.
Keep your vehicle longer: The price of the rental car dramatically decreases the longer you book it for.
Say no to theft insurance: Our Hertz agent told us that the vehicle theft insurance they offer is not necessary. According to him car thefts in Iceland are not common.
Factor in the gas: Gas is expensive in Europe, and that holds true for Iceland, too. Expect to pay about $5 per gallon. And remember, gas is sold by the liter not the gallon.
The off-season: In Iceland, Sept. 1 kicks off the start of the low tourist season. During this time car rentals in Iceland become cheaper than during the summer months. The cost of a rental car in the low season can be more than 50% cheaper.
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