The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Reykjavik are: Toyota Landcruiser, Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Tuscon, Suzuki Jimny, Kia Sportage, Toyota Rav4 and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Iceland ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Iceland are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
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Common questions on rental process
Children under 6 years old can be transported in a car only in a special child seat, or the vehicle must be equipped with restraint systems which fully comply with height and weight of the child. The driver and all passengers present in the vehicle must also fasten seat belts.
It is forbidden to talk on a cell phone while driving. If there is a great need to make calls while driving, you need to equip your cell phone with a headset. The penalty for violation of this rule is 5000 kronur.
Local police officers have the right to charge fees directly on the spot. If the violator cannot pay the fine on the spot, he will be issued a bill that can be later paid off at any police station or a bank.
