Essential Tips for Renting a Car in Iceland

1️⃣ Choose the Right Vehicle Short trips (Golden Circle/South Coast): Compact SUV (e.g., Toyota RAV4).Ring Road (7+ days) or winter trips: 4×4 mandatory (e.g., Toyota Land Cruiser). Why Toyota? Reliable, widespread service centers, and better resale value. 2️⃣ New vs. Old Cars 🚗 New cars: Fewer breakdowns (worth the extra cost!). ⚠️ Old cars: Cheaper but riskier—avoid if driving remote areas like Highlands. 3️⃣ Insurance: Read the Fine Print! "Full coverage" ≠ full coverage—confirm it includes:Gravel damage (common on F-roads).Sand/ash storms (South Coast).Water damage (river crossings void most policies!).Zero-deductible plans save stress. 4️⃣ Additional Drivers Must register ALL drivers at pickup—unregistered = no insurance! Fee: ~ISK 1,500/day (cheaper than an invalidated claim). 5️⃣ Fuel Up Smart ⛽ Unstaffed gas stations rule:Use PIN-enabled Visa/Mastercard (AMEX often rejected).Apps like Orkan prepay for pumps. Pro tip: Fill up at N1 stations—they take foreign cards easily. 6️⃣ Winter Driving (Oct–Apr) Studded tires required (by law).Check road.is for closures—whiteout winds are no joke! #IcelandRoadTrip #CarRentalTips #DriveSafe#travelguide#Reykjavík#Golden CircleDay Tours