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 Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik!
Rental process FAQ
Speeding may result in very heavy fines. The minimum fine for speeding is 5000 kronur, and in case of a serious violation the fine can be increased by 10 times. Also, a temporary driving ban can be used as an additional punishment for speeding.
Local petrol stations sell diesel fuel and unleaded gasoline (95 and 98). There are no gas refueling stations in Iceland. Motorists also should take into account that in Iceland it is forbidden to carry petrol in cans.
Don’t forget that petrol is rather expensive at local petrol stations. The cost of a liter of fuel is approximately 2 euro. The quality of many secondary roads leaves much to be desired, so petrol consumption is usually quite large.
