Lava Car Rental: An Honest Review for Renters
A closer look at Lava Car Rental's campervan segment — a family-owned car-rental company with a simple, couple-focused camper proposition and strong airport convenience.
Founded
2016
Fleet size
Narrow camper fleet (car-rental company with a camper segment)
Pickup
Keflavik Airport
Base
Keflavik, Iceland
Why Lava Car Rental Stands Out
Lava is primarily a car-rental company with a camper segment, not a camper-only specialist. That distinction matters because you are not getting a wide menu of van configurations to compare. Instead, you are getting a single, clearly defined camper proposition from a company with strong airport logistics and visible third-party review strength across its broader business.
The value proposition is simplicity. Modern vehicle, airport proximity, included kitchen and sleeping kit, unlimited mileage, insurance included, free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, and optional 24/7 self-service handoff if you buy full protection and complete online check-in. If you want a quick, low-friction camper rental for two without an afternoon of fleet comparison, Lava makes sense.
Airport convenience
Located at Flugvellir 23 in Keflavik, very close to KEF. Summer hours are 24/7, winter hours are 05:00-22:00, with optional 24/7 self-service for customers with full protection and online check-in.
Simple, modern vehicle
The camper is a Renault Kangoo, model years 2024-2025, automatic transmission and 2WD. A straightforward, modern vehicle rather than a legacy fleet with multiple age tiers.
Inclusive base package
The camper page lists TPL, CDW, SCDW, TP, and Gravel Protection as included. Kitchen and sleeping kit are also part of the package, along with unlimited mileage.
Free cancellation window
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, which gives reasonable flexibility for trip adjustments.
Things to Know Before You Book
Narrow camper fleet
If you want large-group choice, true 4x4 campers, or a multi-class comparison experience, Lava is not the right brand. The camper page currently centers on a single Renault Kangoo model for two people. It is 2WD and explicitly not permitted on F-roads. This is a couple-oriented airport rental, not a deep camper catalogue.
For travelers who want a simple decision rather than a spreadsheet exercise, this narrowness is actually a feature. You know exactly what you are getting.
Not for highlands
The Renault Kangoo camper is 2WD only and explicitly not for F-roads. If your itinerary includes highland routes, you need a different vendor with 4x4 camper options.
Pricing context
The official site says a standard 2-person summer camper in Iceland usually costs around 245 euros per day. This figure is presented as a general market reality check rather than a Lava-specific live quote. No broader camper menu pricing was surfaced beyond this anchor, so comparable seasonal rate sampling across low, shoulder, and peak remains unspecified.
Insurance and deposit
The camper page lists TPL, CDW, SCDW, TP, and Gravel Protection as included. However, a detailed excess table with specific deductible amounts was not surfaced in available sources. Renters should verify the exact self-risk and deposit requirements directly before booking, as these details matter significantly in Iceland where gravel and wind damage claims are common.
Pickup logistics
Lava operates from Flugvellir 23 in Keflavik. Winter hours are 05:00-22:00, summer hours are 24/7. If you purchase full protection and complete online check-in, optional 24/7 self-service pickup and return is available. Minimum rental age is 20.
The Fleet at a Glance
Lava Car Rental's camper offering is deliberately narrow. Rather than a multi-tier fleet, the current proposition is a single well-defined campervan model.
Couples and pairs
Renault Kangoo Campervan
A 2024-2025 model year Renault Kangoo, automatic, 2WD, sleeping two. Comes with kitchen and sleeping kit, unlimited mileage, and included insurance package. Not permitted on F-roads.
Lava is primarily a car-rental company with a broader vehicle fleet beyond campervans. The camper segment is a focused addition to that main business, not the core offering.
What Reviewers Actually Say
4.5
Trustpilot · 3,000+ reviews
This score reflects the broader Lava Car Rental business, not campervans specifically. At this volume, it is a strong reputation signal across the company's full operation.
4.6
Google · 4,000+ reviews
Again reflecting the overall car-rental business. One of the higher-volume review profiles in the Iceland rental market, though camper-specific reviews are a small subset.
4.6
Facebook · 250+ reviews
Consistent with the other platforms. The broad review strength is a positive signal, though it reflects the full vehicle fleet rather than campervans alone.
What the reviews suggest
The camper page reinforces the broader review themes with recent customer comments praising clear communication, vehicle condition, staff helpfulness, easy shuttle logistics, and good heater performance. These are on-site testimonials rather than independently captured third-party reviews, but they align with the strong scores across Trustpilot, Google, and Facebook.
Important context
The review scores come from thousands of reviews across Lava's entire car-rental operation, not from campervan renters specifically. Reading them as a campervan-specific signal would be misleading. They indicate that the company runs a well-regarded rental operation overall, which is directionally useful but not the same as deep campervan-specific feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
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