Car Rental in Akureyri
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Cheapest car rental rates
Downtown
Mini
Kia Picanto or similar
$42.31 per day
Downtown
Economy
Hyundai i20 or similar
$49.89 per day
Akureyri Airport
Compact
Volkswagen Golf or similar
$62.70 per day
Downtown
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$108.43 per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 7:48 AM on 2/5/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Icelandic, English, Danish, German
Currency
ISK
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+354
Average car rental price
$99 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 50 km/h or 19 - 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 90 km/h or 50 - 56 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.02%
Average gas price
$2.21 per liter or $8.36 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$2.13 per liter or $8.07 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.25 per liter or $8.52 per gallon
Top 4 cities near Akureyri
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173.3 km / 107.7 miles away
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234.1 km / 145.5 miles away
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247.3 km / 153.7 miles away
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283.4 km / 176.1 miles away
Top 5 locations near Akureyri
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174.4 km / 108.4 miles away
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247.3 km / 153.7 miles away
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248.9 km / 154.7 miles away
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283.4 km / 176.1 miles away
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Akureyri?
Car rental prices in Akureyri vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Akureyri
The cheapest month to rent a car in Akureyri is March (when prices average $52.24 per day). This is 51% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting in June (when prices average $211.98).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What’s the usual rental length in Akureyri?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in November, the average renter keeps their car for 6 days, and in June, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Akureyri
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Akureyri?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Akureyri is August, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Akureyri by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 3 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Station wagons, Vans |
| Lowest price | $42 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Kia Picanto | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Dacia Duster | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Suzuki Jimny | 2 | 1 | SUVs |
| Hertz | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Ford Kuga | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Suzuki Vitara | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Dacia Jogger 5+2 | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
| Europcar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Kia Ceed STW | 5 | 3 | Station wagons |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Avis
7.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$98.95
Lowest daily price
$42.31
Total cars available
184
Top 7 suppliers in Akureyri in 2025
Europcar
3 locations
$42 - $263
Dollar
2 locations
$42 - $263
Hertz
1 location
$61 - $223
Thrifty
2 locations
$61 - $223
Saga
2 locations
$61 - $223
Budget
2 locations
$44 - $176
Avis
2 locations
$50 - $202
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