Indie Campers vs Camper Rental Iceland
Indie Campers brings a global rental platform to Iceland with standardized processes across 100+ European locations, while Camper Rental Iceland operates as a locally based outfit with competitive entry pricing and flexible pickup across Keflavik and Reykjavik. Both have been in operation since 2013, but they take distinctly different approaches to the Iceland campervan market.
At a Glance
Indie Campers
Camper Rental Iceland
Founded
2013
2013
Headquarters
Lisbon, Portugal (Iceland depot at Fitjabraut 3, Keflavik)
Keflavik / Reykjavik, Iceland
Fleet size
10,000+ vehicles globally, dedicated Iceland fleet
Official count not published
Pickup
Keflavik Airport
Keflavik Airport, Keflavik Hotel Shuttle, Reykjavik Office, Reykjavik Hotel Shuttle
Fleet & Vehicles
Indie Campers draws from a global fleet of over 10,000 vehicles, deploying a curated selection to its Keflavik depot near the international airport. Its Iceland lineup is organized into tiered categories: budget options like the Active Bunk and Standard Select, mid-range choices such as the California and Comfort Standard, premium vehicles in the Comfort Standard Select tier, and the Adventure Tent Select for travelers seeking off-road capability. Camper Rental Iceland structures its fleet differently, offering compact campers, large campers, 4x4 campers, rooftop-tent 4x4 vehicles, and full motorhomes. While Camper Rental Iceland does not publish its total fleet size, its category range covers everything from minimal budget builds to larger motorhome-class vehicles and highland-capable 4x4s.
The two vendors differ notably in what comes included with the vehicle. Indie Campers provides cooking gear, a cooler, heating, power hookups, and water systems as standard trip-ready equipment, while bedding and furniture packs are available as paid add-ons. Camper Rental Iceland includes cooling, heating, and power as trip-ready, but lists sleeping gear, cooking equipment, and water systems with caveats — travelers should confirm exactly what is included at the time of booking. Both vendors offer Wi-Fi and furniture as optional add-ons.
From a market positioning standpoint, Indie Campers operates as a pan-European rental platform that happens to serve Iceland, bringing multi-language and multi-currency booking infrastructure along with a standardized vehicle preparation process. Camper Rental Iceland is rooted in the local market, publishing some of the lowest entry-level price points among Icelandic rental vendors and including unlimited mileage as standard. The difference extends to pickup logistics as well: Indie Campers offers collection from its Keflavik Airport depot, while Camper Rental Iceland provides four pickup options spanning both Keflavik and Reykjavik, including hotel shuttle services in both locations.
Indie Campers fleet
Budget city-to-city
Active Bunk Select · Active Standard Select
Classic road trip
California Standard · Comfort Standard
Premium comfort
Comfort Standard Select
+1 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
Indie Campers
Camper Rental Iceland
Sleeping
Bedding kit (duvet, pillows, sheet) per 2 people
Sleeping bags or bed linen on most models
Budget 4x4s may require renting separately (~€22/rental)
Cooking
Built-in 2-burner stove with gas system, pots, pans, plates, cutlery
Gas burner on all campervans
Full cookware kit may be add-on on smaller/rooftop-tent vehicles (~€56)
Cooling
Compressor fridge on mid/large models
12V electric cooler on smaller vans; compressor fridge on VW Crafter and motorhomes
Heating
Truma gas heater
Webasto diesel heater
Power
USB, 12V leisure battery, 220V shore power hookup
220V and 12V on campervans, shore power hookup
Water
Freshwater tank with sink
Sink with running water on campervans
Rooftop tent 4x4s have no water system
Furniture
Outdoor table & chairs
Table and chairs as optional extras
Wi-Fi
Portable wifi hotspot
4G wifi hotspot
Customer Reviews
Cancellation & Flexibility
Indie Campers
Non-refundableThe price shown is the non-refundable rate — only 5% is refundable if you cancel. A paid Flexible rate (100% refund 30+ days before pickup, 50% at 8–30 days, 5% under 8) is available 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 Indie Campersif…
- •You have rented from Indie Campers in another European country and want the same booking platform, vehicle standards, and process you already know.
- •You prefer multi-language booking support and a platform designed for international travelers across different currencies.
- •You value a large global review footprint — Indie Campers has 821 Google reviews across its operations, giving a broader sample of customer feedback to evaluate.
- •You want cooking gear, heating, and water systems included as standard trip-ready equipment without needing to verify inclusions at booking time.
- •You are planning campervan trips across multiple European countries and want to use a single rental platform for all of them.
Choose Camper Rental Icelandif…
- •You are looking for the lowest possible entry-level pricing and want unlimited mileage included as standard on your rental.
- •You need pickup or drop-off flexibility between Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik, including hotel shuttle options in both locations.
- •You want a free cancellation policy — Camper Rental Iceland offers free cancellation with 48 hours notice, while Indie Campers defaults to a non-refundable rate.
- •You specifically want a full motorhome-class vehicle, which Camper Rental Iceland lists as a distinct fleet category.
- •You prefer renting from a company headquartered and operated locally in Iceland rather than through a multinational platform.
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