The segments of standard, intermediate and full-size cars in Iceland traditionally include the following vehicles: Toyota Camry, Saab 9-3, Nissan Maxima, Mercedes C Class, BMW 3 Series, Renault Megane and others.
The process of a car reservation on OrangeSmile.com consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search by the dates and pick-up location, (2) car type selection, and (3) booking form completion. After the booking, you will receive a rental voucher at your e-mail address.
Before selecting a specific model to book, check your planned routes. If you are going to drive mostly within the Akureyri borders, choose a car of 'Standard' or 'Compact' types. In case you plan long cross-countries trips or mountain adventures, the more comfortable and powerful 'Fullsize' models would become a better choice.
If you need a car with an automatic gearbox, try to make a reservation at least a few days before the pick-up date, since confirmation of such models in Akureyri might be delayed for a day or two.
Upon the return of your car, carefully check that the total payment amount (invoice) is computed according to the original rental conditions.
We wish you 'smooth', secure and safe roads in Akureyri!
Rental process FAQ
The presence of the first aid kit, a set of spare bulbs and a fire extinguisher is a recommendation. During the period starting from mid-November to mid-April, motorists are allowed to use studded tires.
If you plan to travel a lot in the countryside, it is worth remembering one more important rule. Local people are very concerned about their nature and environment, so you can ride on marked roads only.
In winter, as well as in off-season, only experienced drivers are recommended to drive on local roads. In winter, many roads are covered with snow, so mountain roads become very slippery and dangerous. Strong wind is another source of problems for motorists. It is especially noticeable in open areas.
