Driving in Iceland
Driving conditions all year round can be hazedous, but even more so in the winter months. As you would expect, Iceland does recieve quite a lot of snow from October onwards, so it is neccessary in most cases that vehicles are fitted with either snow tyres of studded (nailed) tyres. Your rental comapny will take care of this for you.
The speed linit in Iceland is 90 kmh on paved open roads, 80 kmh on gravel roads and 50 kmh for urban areas, then dropping to 30 kmh in residential areas.
By Icelandic law, all drivers must have their headlights turned on at all times whilst driving, this again highlights how fast the weather can change in Iceland.
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We have set up with our partners to secure you the best possible pricing for hiring a car for your holiday to Iceland. Hiring a car in Iceland need not be as expensive as you think. Choosing the most practical car for your holiday to Iceland is the first step.
For long distance touring around Iceland it is advisable to look at a 4x4 as some of the roads of Iceland may not be what you are used to back home. The main road (route 1) of Iceland circumnavigates to the whole of the island, but if you are wanting to visit some of the more remote villages, then you will often have to drive on gravel roads. Driving on gravel roads can be dangerous, so please drive carefully.
If your Holiday to Iceland will be mainly spent within Reykjavík a small hatchback vehicle will more then adequate even in the winter months.
