Campervan Rental Prices in Iceland

Prices by camper type

Total trip cost by length

Estimated at the typical daily rate, for the van only — campsites, fuel and food are extra. Longer rentals often lower the daily rate, so treat these as an upper guide.

Prices by month

Prices by season

Prices by pickup location

Keflavík Airport pickups run roughly 23% cheaper on a typical day — though most travellers still collect at Keflavík Airport straight off the plane, which saves a transfer into the city.

Cheapest rental companies

How far ahead to book

• 0–30 days before pickup€197/day avg
• 30–60 days before pickup€167/day avg
• 60–90 days before pickup€159/day avg
• 90–120 days before pickup€147/day avg
• 120–150 days before pickup€156/day avg
• 150–180 days before pickup€165/day avg
• 180–210 days before pickup€171/day avg
• 210–240 days before pickup€246/day avg
• 240–270 days before pickup€289/day avg
• 270–300 days before pickup€351/day avg
• 300–330 days before pickup€428/day avg
• 330–360 days before pickup€454/day avg
• 360–390 days before pickup€434/day avg

The rule of thumb: book early for summer and later for winter. Peak-season vans sell out and rates firm up as availability tightens, so reserve months ahead; low-season demand is soft, so deals linger and last-minute works.

Campervan vs car + hotel

What affects the price

What's included: a quick decoder

F-road

Mountain roads in Iceland's interior marked with an 'F' prefix (e.g. F35), open only in summer and often crossing loose gravel and unbridged rivers. Most rental contracts forbid taking a 2WD camper on them, so you need a 4x4 that's explicitly allowed on F-roads.

Highland-capable

A vehicle the rental company permits to drive Iceland's highland F-roads, which almost always means a 4x4 with adequate ground clearance. If a camper isn't labeled highland-capable, driving it into the interior voids your insurance.

CDW / SCDW

CDW (Collision Damage Waiver) caps how much you owe if the camper is damaged, but leaves a deductible (excess) you still have to pay. SCDW, or Super CDW, is an upgrade that lowers that deductible so an accident costs you less out of pocket.

Gravel protection

Optional insurance covering damage from stones and gravel thrown up by passing cars on Iceland's many unpaved roads, typically chips and dents to the body, paint, and headlights. It usually does not cover the windscreen, which is insured separately.

Windscreen (gravel/glass) insurance

Cover specifically for chips or cracks in the windshield and other glass, which standard collision waivers normally exclude. Flying gravel makes cracked windscreens one of the most common claims in Iceland, so this is often worth adding.

Sand & ash protection

Insurance against paint and bodywork damage from windblown volcanic sand and ash, which can strip a vehicle's finish during Iceland's frequent high winds. It's most relevant on the exposed south coast and near sandy or volcanic areas.

Unlimited mileage

Your rate includes as many kilometers as you want to drive, with no per-kilometer charges. Almost all Iceland campers are unlimited, which matters because a Ring Road trip covers long distances.

One-way fee

An extra charge for picking up the camper in one location and returning it in another, such as Keflavík airport out and Reykjavík back. Many vendors require pickup and drop-off at the same place, or waive the fee only for certain routes.

Frequently asked questions