11 ESSENTIAL Iceland Driving Tips for Tourists in Summer

In this video, we discuss 11 essential driving tips for tourists taking their first road trip across Iceland. It is a very easy country to drive across in the summertime and the roads generally quiet, but there are some nuances that are worth knowing before your first time in Iceland.

To search for the best deal on your rental car we recommend the following comparison site (affiliate link) to get the best deal:

Here are our 11 best tips for driving in Iceland:

00:23 1. Long days = Driver fatigue
01:16 2. Rent a suitable vehicle for the Roads you plan on using
02:36 3. Keep a loose itinerary
03:05 4. You will want to pull over constantly, but do so safely!
03:59 5. Gravel roads can be more perilous than they appear!
04:43 6. Gas stations
05.19 7. You don’t really need navigation apps
06:05 8. Single-lane bridges and tunnels
06:38 9. There are lots of speed cameras
07:16 10. Be careful of wildlife
07:42 11. Driving is incredibly easy in Iceland!