Do I Need a 4x4 Rental in Iceland?

If you are planning to travel to Iceland in the winter (generally, November through March), a 4x4 is the safest vehicle to rent. There is a lot of ice and snow during winter months in particular, so we would always advise you to choose a 4x4. 

Year-round, you need a 4WD rental car in Iceland if you are planning on using F Roads and traveling across the whole island. It is illegal to drive on Highland Roads in Iceland without a 4x4 as these roads are difficult to navigate with unpredictable terrain. Smaller vehicles or campervans often need to be rescued from F Roads as they are not suitable.

For this reason, it is always best to ensure you choose a 4x4 rental car in Iceland if you plan on heading outside the capital of Reykjavík and seeing some of the amazing sights around the country. Many waterfalls, volcanoes, and other attractions can be inaccessible by normal roads, meaning either a long walk from a nearby parking area or using a 4x4 on the F Roads.

4x4 Rental Keflavik Airport

If you are planning on heading to some of the more remote parts of the country, then you will need to consider renting a 4x4 on your visit to Iceland. Why not start your adventure right with an SUV rental from our Keflavik airport location? Although you can quite easily navigate around the country without a 4x4, there are other areas you will struggle to access, like the Westfjords. If you are heading to Iceland in the winter months, then it can also be difficult to get around due to poor weather conditions. However, 4x4 rental is perfect for all kinds of terrain and weather conditions in Iceland and all our cars come equipped with winter tires. With our 4x4 rentals from Keflavik airport, you can be fully prepared for whatever weather you encounter on your visit.

Our 4x4 Rentals

We offer a range of benefits with all our 4x4 rental cars to ensure that we are giving you the best price on our cars. The prices that we quote you include insurance as standard, so you don’t have to worry about paying a premium for coverage. There are also no reservation charges on the vehicles we rent and you can cancel your reservation up to 48 hours before with no fee. Our shuttle bus at Keflavik airport will also pick you up and drop you off so that you don’t have to walk far to collect or return your rental car.