Go Campers vs Camper Rental Iceland
Go Campers and Camper Rental Iceland are both established Icelandic campervan rental operators with over a decade of experience and broad fleet lineups. This comparison breaks down their fleet categories, pickup logistics, cancellation terms, and pricing approach so you can decide which fits your trip.
At a Glance
Go Campers
Camper Rental Iceland
Founded
2014
2013
Headquarters
Reykjavik, Iceland
Keflavik / Reykjavik, Iceland
Fleet size
Not publicly specified (400,000+ explorers served to date)
Official count not published
Pickup
Keflavik Airport, Reykjavik
Keflavik Airport, Keflavik Hotel Shuttle, Reykjavik Office, Reykjavik Hotel Shuttle
Fleet & Vehicles
Go Campers and Camper Rental Iceland both cover the core vehicle segments that most Iceland travelers look for. Go Campers organizes its fleet into five categories: budget/compact, medium, large, 4x4/F-road capable, and rooftop-tent vehicles. Camper Rental Iceland similarly spans compact campers, large campers, 4x4 campers, and rooftop-tent 4x4s, but also includes a motorhome category not present in the Go Campers lineup. Go Campers, meanwhile, lists a dedicated medium-size tier that sits between compact and large, offering travelers a middle-ground option. Go Campers builds and maintains its campers in-house and reports having served over 400,000 explorers since its 2014 founding. Camper Rental Iceland, founded a year earlier in 2013, does not publish its total fleet size or cumulative customer count.
The two vendors occupy slightly different positions on pricing. Camper Rental Iceland publishes some of the lowest entry-level price anchors among Icelandic rental companies, pairs that with unlimited mileage on all rentals, and offers free cancellation with 48 hours notice. Go Campers uses a non-refundable base rate by default, with a refundable rate available at additional cost. Both vendors include comparable standard equipment across sleeping, cooking, cooling, heating, power, and water categories, though specifics vary by vehicle and some items require add-on purchases at both companies.
Pickup logistics differ in a meaningful way. Go Campers offers two pickup locations, Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik, with 24/7 self-service pickup available at both. Camper Rental Iceland provides four pickup options: Keflavik Airport, Keflavik hotel shuttle, Reykjavik office, and Reykjavik hotel shuttle. The hotel shuttle options at Camper Rental Iceland add flexibility for travelers not arriving by car or not wanting to navigate to a fixed depot. On the review front, Go Campers has a Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 2,345 reviews and a Trustpilot score of 4.1 out of 5 from 87 reviews. Camper Rental Iceland holds a Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 21 reviews, with no Trustpilot presence at the time of writing. Go Campers also runs a sustainability program through Kolvidur reforestation, a distinguishing factor for environmentally conscious travelers.
Go Campers fleet
Solo travellers & tight budgets
Budget / Compact campers
Couples who want more space
Medium campers
Groups & families
Large campers
+2 more categories
Camper Rental Iceland fleet
Budget travel for couples
Compact Campers
Groups needing space
Large Campers
Highland & F-road access
4x4 Campers
+2 more categories
Equipment & Inclusions
Default equipment included with a standard rental. Individual vehicles may vary. How we rate equipment →
Category
Go Campers
Camper Rental Iceland
Sleeping
Thin fleece blankets & small cushions
Not suitable for 0-5°C nights; sleeping bag ~€15 or duvet set ~€23 per rental
Sleeping bags or bed linen on most models
Budget 4x4s may require renting separately (~€22/rental)
Cooking
Gas stove, pot, pan, utensils, plates, cutlery
Gas sold separately (~€10-14 each); expect to buy 3+
Gas burner on all campervans
Full cookware kit may be add-on on smaller/rooftop-tent vehicles (~€56)
Cooling
Thermoelectric cooler on most models; compressor fridge on 4x4 PRO/LUX
12V electric cooler on smaller vans; compressor fridge on VW Crafter and motorhomes
Heating
Webasto diesel heater
Webasto diesel heater
Power
USB & 12V on leisure battery; charges engine-off
220V and 12V on campervans, shore power hookup
Water
Sink on medium and larger models
Compact models have no water; all disabled in winter
Sink with running water on campervans
Rooftop tent 4x4s have no water system
Furniture
Chair ~€8, table ~€13 per rental
Table and chairs as optional extras
Wi-Fi
4G wifi hotspot
4G wifi hotspot
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Go Campers
Non-refundableThe price shown is the non-refundable rate — cancelling gets a travel voucher at best, not cash, and a €30 fee applies within 10 days of pickup. A fully refundable rate is offered at booking for an extra charge.
Official terms →Camper Rental Iceland
Free cancellation (48h notice)Campervans: full refund if you cancel at least 48h before pickup. Cancellations within 48h forfeit a fee equal to the booking deposit. Motorhomes carry a 15% fee even with advance notice.
Official terms →Who Should Choose Whom
Choose Go Campersif…
- •You want a dedicated medium-size vehicle category that bridges the gap between compact and large campers, giving you more granularity when sizing your rental.
- •You prefer an operator that builds and maintains its own campers in-house, which can mean more consistent vehicle fit-out and direct accountability for maintenance.
- •You value a large volume of independent reviews before booking. Go Campers has over 2,300 Google reviews and nearly 90 Trustpilot reviews to read through.
- •You want 24/7 self-service pickup at both Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik, useful if your flight lands late at night or outside standard business hours.
- •Environmental impact matters to you. Go Campers runs a reforestation partnership with Kolvidur, the most structured sustainability initiative among Iceland campervan specialists.
Choose Camper Rental Icelandif…
- •You are focused on the lowest published entry-level pricing and want to compare from the most affordable starting points available in Iceland.
- •You want free cancellation with 48 hours notice included in the standard rate, rather than paying extra for a refundable booking.
- •You need a motorhome rather than a converted van, a category Camper Rental Iceland carries but Go Campers does not list.
- •You prefer hotel shuttle pickup in either Keflavik or Reykjavik, avoiding the need to reach a fixed depot location on your own.
- •Unlimited mileage is important to your itinerary, particularly if you plan to drive the full Ring Road or cover long distances across remote regions.
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