Compare offers from international car rental companies and rent a car at Keflavik Airport (KEF) with no deposit and no credit card. Choose insurance or full coverage and pay by debit card when picking up the car.
Compare conditions, choose a vehicle for your Iceland route, reserve online and collect your car at KEF in four clear steps.
Select Keflavík International Airport (KEF), enter your pickup and return times, and see cars available for your Iceland trip.
Check the total price, security deposit, accepted cards, mileage, fuel policy, insurance excess, gravel protection options and cancellation terms.
Choose a car suited to your route and season, enter the driver details, confirm the reservation online and keep the voucher sent to your email.
Follow the rental desk, meeting-point or shuttle instructions on your voucher, inspect the vehicle and start your journey from Keflavík Airport.
Compare airport car hire from international and local partners serving Keflavík International Airport (KEF).
Selected offers may come with a reduced or zero security deposit. Compare the deposit amount for each vehicle before booking so you know what may be reserved at pickup.
Some suppliers accept debit cards or offer rentals that do not require a traditional credit card. The accepted payment method is shown in the individual rental conditions.
Review included protection and optional full coverage side by side, including relevant gravel, windscreen, sand-and-ash or similar protection where offered.
A rental car from Keflavík International Airport gives you direct access to Reykjavík, the Blue Lagoon, the Golden Circle, the South Coast and remote landscapes that are difficult to reach efficiently without a car. Icelandic weather can change quickly, strong winds are common and road conditions vary by season.
Before booking, compare the security deposit, accepted credit or debit cards, insurance excess, full-coverage options, gravel and sand-and-ash protection, mileage, fuel policy, road restrictions, cancellation terms and whether the vehicle is suitable for winter or highland travel.
Rental rates at Keflavík Airport vary with travel dates, vehicle availability, summer demand, winter conditions and the popularity of 4x4 models. Compare live offers for your exact pickup times and rental length.
Displayed rates are indicative examples in EUR. Final prices depend on dates, vehicle class, transmission, season, insurance, mileage, driver age and supplier conditions.
| Car Model | Body Type | Passengers | Luggage | Price/day (low season) | Price/day (high season) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Aygo | Mini hatchback | 4 | 1-2 bags | from €45 | from €82 |
| Toyota Yaris | Economy hatchback | 5 | 2 bags | from €52 | from €94 |
| Volkswagen Golf | Compact hatchback | 5 | 3 bags | from €61 | from €109 |
| Skoda Octavia | Standard estate | 5 | 3 bags | from €69 | from €124 |
| Dacia Duster | Compact SUV | 5 | 3 bags | from €79 | from €142 |
| Suzuki Vitara | 4x4 SUV | 5 | 3 bags | from €88 | from €158 |
| Toyota RAV4 | SUV | 5 | 4 bags | from €99 | from €178 |
| Tesla Model Y | Electric SUV | 5 | 4 bags | from €108 | from €192 |
| Volkswagen Caravelle | Minibus | 9 | 5 bags | from €149 | from €269 |
| Land Rover Discovery Sport | Premium 4x4 | 5 | 4 bags | from €168 | from €298 |
178 reviews
"The KEF pickup instructions were easy to follow, and comparing the deposit before arrival made the collection process simple."
"We rented a small SUV for Reykjavík and the Golden Circle, and the road-condition notes were genuinely useful."
"Seeing the debit-card rules beside each offer helped us choose a rate that matched the card we were travelling with."
"Our 4x4 was a good choice for a windy winter trip, and the insurance options were clearly explained before booking."
"The voucher explained the shuttle pickup near KEF clearly, which helped after our late evening flight."
"For the Blue Lagoon and South Coast, unlimited mileage and a compact crossover gave us a good balance of comfort and cost."
Essential road rules, weather guidance and practical tips for driving from Keflavík International Airport (KEF).
Main roads near Keflavík are generally paved and easy to follow, but Iceland's weather, wind, winter ice, gravel sections and long rural distances require extra planning. Check road and weather conditions before every longer journey.
Weather can change quickly in Iceland, with strong crosswinds, rain, snow, fog and reduced visibility possible even on otherwise good roads.
Check the forecast and road conditions before longer drives, especially in winter or when crossing exposed areas.
Fuel stations are common around Keflavík and Reykjavík but become less frequent in remote parts of Iceland, so refuel before long rural stretches.
Public EV charging is expanding along major routes, but cold weather and strong winds can reduce electric range.
Route 41 between KEF and Reykjavík is paved and straightforward, while some rural roads can be narrow, gravelled or exposed to sudden weather.
Highland F-roads require suitable 4x4 vehicles and may be closed outside the summer season; always follow road signs and rental restrictions.
Explore the Reykjanes Peninsula, Reykjavík, the Golden Circle and Iceland's South Coast by car from KEF.
Drive to Iceland's famous geothermal spa on the Reykjanes Peninsula, surrounded by dark lava fields.
Explore Iceland's capital, including Hallgrímskirkja, the Old Harbour and waterfront areas, around 45 minutes from the airport in normal conditions.
Visit the symbolic footbridge spanning a fissure between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
See an active geothermal area with steaming vents and colourful mineral ground near Reykjanesviti lighthouse.
Drive toward Þingvellir, Geysir and Gullfoss for one of Iceland's best-known self-drive routes.
Continue beyond Reykjavík toward Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and black-sand coastal scenery for a longer day trip.
Popular rental categories for Reykjavík visits, Golden Circle drives, South Coast trips and longer Iceland routes from KEF.
Address: Keflavíkurflugvöllur, 235 Keflavík, Iceland
Coordinates: 63.985000,-22.605556
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| # | Name | Rating | Address | Price Range / Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avis | ★★★★☆ 9.0/10 | Keflavík International Airport, arrivals hall | From €48/day |
| 2 | Budget | ★★★★☆ 8.9/10 | Keflavík International Airport, arrivals hall | From €45/day |
| 3 | Europcar | ★★★★☆ 8.9/10 | Keflavík International Airport, arrivals hall | From €52/day |
| 4 | Hertz | ★★★★☆ 8.8/10 | Keflavík International Airport, arrivals hall | From €55/day |
| 5 | SIXT | ★★★★☆ 8.7/10 | Blikavöllur 5, near Keflavík Airport | From €49/day |
| 6 | Enterprise | ★★★★☆ 8.7/10 | Flugvellir 31, shuttle pickup from Other Buses area | From €50/day |
| 7 | Alamo | ★★★★☆ 8.6/10 | Flugvellir 31, shuttle pickup from Other Buses area | From €48/day |
| 8 | National | ★★★★☆ 8.6/10 | Flugvellir 31, shuttle pickup from Other Buses area | Rates vary |
| 9 | Thrifty | ★★★★☆ 8.5/10 | Flugvellir 22, airport pickup service | From €46/day |
| 10 | Payless | ★★★★☆ 8.4/10 | Keflavík International Airport, arrivals hall | From €42/day |
Keflavík International Airport is served by multiple international and local rental providers. Desk location, opening hours, shuttle arrangements, prices and availability vary by company and booking date, so follow the pickup instructions on your voucher.
Frequently asked questions.
Pickup depends on the supplier. Your voucher will direct you to the correct rental desk, meeting point or shuttle stop at KEF.
Some offers accept debit cards, while others require a credit card in the main driver's name. Check the accepted-card, card-network and available-funds requirements before booking.
The supplier may place a temporary authorization on the main driver's card at pickup. Compare the deposit amount, card requirements and release conditions shown for each offer.
Basic protection varies by offer and may include an excess. Review included insurance, exclusions and optional full-coverage products, including gravel, windscreen or sand-and-ash protection where relevant.
Hotel delivery is not standard for every provider, but some companies offer airport shuttles, off-airport pickup or delivery by prior arrangement. Follow the supplier instructions shown on your voucher.
Bring the required driving licence, passport or accepted ID, booking voucher and the payment card named in the rental conditions. An International Driving Permit may be required for some licences.
Cancellation and amendment rules depend on the selected rate. Check the free-cancellation deadline, possible fees and refund terms before confirming the booking.
The minimum age and any young-driver fee vary by supplier and vehicle class. In Iceland, expect strong winds, fast-changing weather, winter ice, gravel roads and seasonal restrictions on some routes, especially F-roads.