Car rental tips for Reykjavik Airport
Traffic fines Be advised that car rental companies block a certain amount on your credit card to cover any unforeseen fee’s like traffic fines or toll fee’s.
On/off airport Some car rental companies have an office or desk in the arrival terminal of Reykjavik which is indicated as On Airport. If the car rental company does not have an office or desk at the arrival terminal it is Off Airport, which means that most of the time the car rental supplier provides a free shuttle bus from the airport to the car rental desk.
Currency When traveling to Reykjavik we advise to carry some Islandic Koronor ISK to avoid any unwanted surprises. At all airports in Iceland there are Money Exchange offices in order to change your local currency.
Time zone The local time code for Reykjavik is GMT.
Weather When traveling to Reykjavik make sure to check the local weather conditions in order to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Inhabitants Reykjavik has approximately 121,490 inhabitants.
How to choose the best car type for my car rental When you enter necessary details on the website, you will see a list of available cars, on the left side of the quote page you will see filters, which helps you to select the car type you are looking for.
Sightseeing with my rental car in Reykjavik Airport Renting a car is a good way to go sightseeing, especially if there is a lot of distance in between the different sightseeing sites. This way you don’t depend on any buses or trains and you will be able to move around in the time schedule that you wish. This will give you more time to enjoy a scenery or simply pass more time in one place.
Renting a car with more than 1 driver A rental car can only be driven by the main driver but there is a possibility to add an additional driver which mostly has an extra fee. You can find out how much it is by checking the detailed terms and conditions. The extra driver will need to be present at the local rental office when picking up the car to show his/her driver license. Some restrictions may apply. Please check the detailed terms and conditions for this information.
Need help choosing a rental car If you are not sure which car to rent or do not understand completely how it works, you can always contact our call center by phone or live chat. We can help you out by selecting the right car for you and advising there where its needed.
Travel restrictions in Reykjavik Airport for my car rental You are not allowed to drive your rental car in prohibited areas, or driving on ice, unbridged rivers and streams, foreshores and other off-road terrains. Please ask the local car rental company for any possible restrictions.
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