All foreign driver licenses written in the Roman alphabet are valid for tourists in iceland, as well as all EU licenses.

You can create an account and send the owner a message before you make a booking.

All cars listed at CarRenters have detailed information about where the renter can pick-up the car.

All foreign driver licenses written in the Roman alphabet are valid for tourists in iceland, as well as all EU licenses.

You can create an account and send the owner a message before you make a booking.

All cars listed at CarRenters have detailed information about where the renter can pick-up the car.

For exploring Iceland, renting a car is the absolute best way. Buses are sparse and scheduled through the major routes. The only way to get into the isolated places of the island is by renting a car. If you intend to go on any F marked roads, make sure to rent a car that suit that road; all F marked roads need 4x4 cars, preferably high cars. Some F-marked roads will need a big SUV or even specialized vehicles.

To drive in Iceland, you must be at least 17 years old and have a valid driver's license from your country. Some car rentals have minimum age requirements, others charge additional fees for drivers younger than 21. On carrenters.is there are no minimum fees or extra charges, individual owners may decide if they want to rent you the car depending on your age and driving experience.

To drive in Iceland, you need a valid driver's license from EU/EEA, a valid driver's license written with roman letters, or an international driver's license.

Tourists can drive in Iceland provided they have a valid driver's license and are at least 17 years old.

For driving in Iceland during the winter, it is recommended you have substantial experience driving in snow and/or ice. If you decide to rent a car in Iceland during wintertime, be aware there can be closures of roads between parts of the country for days due to snowstorms.

The least expensive way to rent a car depends on seasons and other factors. Sometimes the cheapest option in some categories available is to be found at carrenters.is - the peer to peer car rental.

Renting a car in the wintertime is not a good idea unless you have experience driving in snow and ice. If you intend to do some driving on F-roads, you need to research the specific road you intend to drive and make sure the car you rent is suitable for it. The minimum requirement for an F-road is a 4x4 car. Some F-roads require very high cars to be able to pass through rivers on the road. Never cross a river without being sure of its depth. The depth can be gauged either by watching other cars cross first or wade yourself before your drive. Cars routinely get destroyed in rivers in Iceland while crossing

That depends on the roads you intend to drive, the number of people, and the space you need. But a 4x4 is often a good idea, as well as a car you can sleep in.

Driving in Iceland can be challenging, but how so depends on the season and roads chosen. Most Iceland roads are only two lanes; there are one-lane bridges, bridgeless rivers, and roads only suitable for 4x4’s.

The probability of having a use for the sand and ash protection is very low. But like all insurances, it really depends on a person's personal risk profile aspect.

Toyota has been the most popular car brand in Iceland for many years; Dacia Duster has been very popular car to rent.

July and August have the best weather, long days to explore and bright nights.

Yes you should.

The Icelandic ring road is total of 1.332 km or about 887 miles. Driving should take around 17 hours. For driving a few hours a day, exploring some sites on the way is considered a good 7-10 days trip. With potential add-ons of the West fjords and/or some highland F-roads.

It is not allowed to turn right on a red light in Iceland.

Most roads in Iceland are asphalt roads with two lanes. Some are gravel roads, and F-marked roads are gravel roads only intended for 4x4 cars to be driven on.

Seventeen hours with no stops.

Seventeen hours with no stops. 7 – 10 days is considered an excellent time to explore.

Yes, you should.

The pricing of car rentals in Iceland is very dynamic. Which is the cheapest is generally controlled by demand. During peak season, best deals can often be found by renting directly from local individuals like carrenters.is.

Private owners of carrenters.is car rentals live around Reykjavik and Keflavík. You can contact them with a message and ask if they can deliver a car to you.

At Iceland's peer to peer car rental is carrenters.is

The ring road is two lanes asphalt road. You should be mindful of single lane bridges. There are sheep on the road in the summertime, and in wintertime, snow on the road. F-marked roads are only open during summer, generally open in late June or early July. The roads are only suitable for 4x4; some will even need specialized vehicles.

Seventeen years old to be allowed to drive. Renting a car depends on each car rental.

The highest speed limit in Iceland is 90 km/hour.

F-roads in Iceland are mountain roads, minimally maintained only suitable for 4x4 vehicles. They are generally open from late June or early July until September/October. They have potholes, big rocks, rivers without bridges, and other difficulties. All of them require a 4x4, for some you will need a big SUV, and few are not passable without specialized “monster truck” type vehicles. If you think of doing some heavy-duty driving, please research that specific road, and be aware of the rivers your cross; multiple vehicles get destroyed every ear on rivers at F-roads.

You absolutely need 4x4 for any F-marked road in Iceland. You will need a larger SUV for some roads and sometimes will need a car with huge tires such as 35” or 38”.