Campervan Rental Prices in Iceland in May
In May, 2-person campers typically run €136–€310/day and 4x4 campers €201–€447/day — about 50% above the yearly average, the 12th-cheapest month of the year. Prices update as vendor availability changes.
Based on 19,842 price checks across 14 rental companies over the last 8 days (through July 8, 2026). Prices are in EUR and update as vendor availability changes.
May travel conditions
Daylight
17–20 hours
Temperature
4 to 10°C
Roads
Ring Road open; highland F-roads still closed (first routes like F35 may open late May)
Sky
Midnight sun
Campsites
Many opening — most seasonal sites open by mid–late May
Typical conditions for a campervan trip in May.
May prices by camper type
2-person campers
€136–€310/day
median €192 · from €82 · up to €523
861 price checks
4x4 campers
€201–€447/day
median €320 · from €95 · up to €1,735
559 price checks
Family campers (sleeps 4+)
€336–€346/day
median €336 · from €79 · up to €954
1,438 price checks
All campers
€196–€337/day
median €336 · from €79 · up to €1,735
2,689 price checks
May vs neighbouring months
May prices by rental company
| Rental company | Typical /day | Median | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lava Car Rentalcheapest | €84 | €84 | €84 |
| Indie Campers | €98–€149 | €120 | €79 |
| Konvin Car Rental | €94–€145 | €133 | €86 |
| PK Campers | €130–€200 | €160 | €85 |
| Cozy Campers | €189–€247 | €200 | €177 |
| KuKu Campers | €160–€260 | €210 | €100 |
| Happy Campers | €196–€255 | €238 | €119 |
| Campervan Iceland | €178–€483 | €289 | €86 |
| Go Campers | €187–€346 | €311 | €97 |
| RENT.is | €183–€483 | €317 | €136 |
| McRent | €336–€337 | €336 | €286 |
| Camper Rental Iceland | €145–€475 | €345 | €86 |
| Geysir Car Rental | €237–€396 | €364 | €126 |
| CampEasy | €450–€835 | €496 | €338 |
Demand & when to book
In May, 3% of the campers we checked were already sold out — availability is generally wide, so there's less pressure to rush.
- 240–270 days before pickup€190/day avg
- 270–300 days before pickup€252/day avg
- 300–330 days before pickup€303/day avg
What you'll actually spend in May
The camper figure comes from live price checks for May; campsites, fuel and food are typical estimates (Indicative 2026 EUR bands (~1 EUR ≈ 145 ISK); diesel ~250–260 ISK/L and exchange rates shift — re-verify yearly against current ISK prices.)
Renting a campervan in May
A May campervan trip means driving in near-constant light with temperatures between 4 and 10°C — mild by Icelandic standards, though wind and rain still blow through. Snowmelt has the waterfalls and rivers running hard, the country is turning green, and the entire Ring Road is open, so the classic south coast, Golden Circle and full north-coast loops are all within reach.
The catch is the interior. Highland F-roads stay closed for almost all of May, with only the easiest route, Kjölur (F35), occasionally creeping open in the final days — so plan around lowland and coastal roads rather than the highlands. Campsites are the good-news flip side: most seasonal sites reopen through mid-to-late May, so by the second half of the month you have real freedom over where to park up for the night.
Book earlier than you might for the shoulder months on either side, because May fills up quickly as travellers catch on that it beats summer on price. Pack a sleep mask for the ever-brighter nights, and bring layers — early May can still feel closer to April than June.
Watch out: Early May can still feel wintry, with nights near freezing, snow lingering inland and nearly all highland roads shut — don't count on an interior trip before June.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a campervan cost in Iceland in May?
In May, 2-person campers typically run €136–€310 per day and 4x4 campers €201–€447 per day, based on our recent price checks — about 50% above the yearly average.
Is May a good time to rent a campervan in Iceland?
Yes. May is among the smartest months to rent a campervan in Iceland: you get long days and most attractions open, but pay noticeably less than in June or July and share the roads with far fewer travellers. The one trade-off is that the highland interior stays off-limits until the very end of the month.
Are campsites open in Iceland in May?
Most are by mid-to-late May. A handful of year-round sites operate all month, but the majority of seasonal campsites reopen from around mid-May onward, so an early-May trip has fewer choices than one in the second half of the month.
Can I see the midnight sun or Northern Lights in May?
May is a midnight-sun month, not an aurora one. Daylight stretches to 17–20 hours and by late May the sun barely sets, so Northern Lights hunting is over for the season and the bright 'white nights' are why you'll want a sleep mask.
Can I drive the F-roads and highlands in May?
Generally no. Highland F-roads stay closed for almost all of May; the easiest route, Kjölur (F35), sometimes opens in the last days of the month, but Landmannalaugar, Þórsmörk and the remote interior routes don't open until June or July. Plan a Ring Road trip instead.
Do I need a 4x4 campervan in May?
A 2-wheel-drive camper is fine for the Ring Road and most sights in May. You only need a 4x4 if you plan to drive the highland F-roads.
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