Renting a vehicle in Iceland | Everything you need to know

No question, the best way to travel through Iceland is by renting a vehicle! In this video, I talk about everything you want to consider when renting a car or SUV for your Iceland road trip. Choosing a company, insurances, 2wd vs. 4wd, wifi, gps and MORE!

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[Jvillajd]

Going to Iceland in November! This video made my decision much more easier. Thank you!

[rtproduction]

My wife and I are going to Iceland in June for an anniversary trip. This video really helped me narrow down the search of rental companies. I have booked with Blue car rental using your code. It was the cheapest option for everything I opted for. Thanks for your suggestions!

[HyperBrand]

I was told at home to stop watching Iceland videos. LOL. Thank you, just canceled my reservation at a travel site, and booked directly with Blue.

[piks]

Hello Jeannie and family!! Just made my car reservations with Blue Rental car! It was quick and easy! Thank you and see you in June 2024!!

[davejohnson]

This video is five years old, and need to update on cell phone services, came back from Iceland few days ago, cell phone was working great with international plan.

[ailene]

I just got back from Iceland. I rented a car from Lagoon rental. The staffs are friendly and accommodating. I highly recommended Lagoon Rental.. regardless what season I hardly recommend 4 wheels you never know where you want to go.

[IcelandwithaView]

What questions do you have about rental car INSURANCE for the future video??

[Graecy]

I just booked a car in BLUE CAR RENTAL for our upcoming holiday on April because of this vlog. Excited and looking forward to a great experience with them and my whole holiday in Iceland 😊

[bichannel]

Hi Jeannie, Can you please make a video on Rental car insurance options? Thank you!

[bretedwards]

Thanks for recommending Blue Car. My sons and I just got back from Iceland and our BlueCar experience was great. We got the price discount by using the link you provided and also saved on gas. Great advice!

[varunanirudhan]

Hi! Just booked a BMW with Blue Cars for our trip to Iceland in June.. Thanks a lot for your advice.. I found the price much cheaper than the global companies.. Will keep you posted on our experience after the trip. This and many other things, you've been a great source of information.. Keep doing what you love!

[rlkk]

Why not buy the sand and ash coverage. You say no one buys that but I read all the time that the blowing sand can be a real problem.
Great info. Thanks Jeannie!

[lorrissakinder]

Thank you so much!!! So excited for our trip!!

[siddharthshukla]

This video is so accurate with respect to the needs. Thank you

[michaelaNkristin]

I totally agree with the GPS... it was not as user friendly as I thought it'd be. My travel buddies had international service on their phones so we lucked out. Have safe journeys, everyone!

[Zralock]

One more important thing... when you rent a vehicle in Iceland you will not get any car documents like registration certification (that you need to have in Europe). I was quite confused after I get the car... they left me just with car keys. But it is OK.

[hamburgsperle]

Definitely choose the WiFi over the GPS device! (You won’t need WiFi with a EU-wide cell phone contact though, the mobile internet service in Iceland is great! We didn’t have a WiFi device and definitely didn’t need one). We did rent a gps though - which was COMPLETELY useless. Fortunately we got a full refund for it from the rental company which was very nice. The GPS didn’t even know major secondary streets, even if they were paved and led to towns or famous tourist attractions. We endet up only using google maps - most of the time with the „Iceland with a view“-Overlay or the Happy Campers Overlay that showed the campgrounds :) That was the perfect way to find our way around! We just got back home today and I‘m so sad that our trip is over :(

[plessvt]

Gas quote in video was spot on- was in IS in April and paid $120ish American for a full tank (RAV4 4x4). We did not realize PIN # I’d required when using credit cards- almost disaster for us from the gas point of view. Blue Car Rental was great experience. Thanks for the videos- I felt really prepared for my trip. Planning a Highlands, F-road trip summer of 2020 so those videos are eagerly anticipated.

[pviral]

Hi Genie, love your videos!! Did you ended up making video on insurance I was not able to find in the playlist? Can you please point me to blog if you have something?

[Kungplw]

Hello Genie I finally got out of jail in Iceland. I found out weed is very illegal. Please make a video about this because weed is legal in the states but NOT in Iceland and results in jail time. I found this out because I went to jail in Iceland.