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Campervan Holiday Rental in Iceland

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Iceland is a fantastic place to tour on your own, exploring its volcanoes, glaciers, waterfalls and boiling mud. Iceland motorhome rental is a popular and cheap way to get around the island and witness all that it has to offer.

This stunning island is filled with amazing landscapes, and motorhome hire in Iceland is a great way to visit the off-the-beaten-track areas as well as popular routes such as the Golden Circle. It is possible to drive around the entire island with the use of a motorhome hire, as camper sites are plentiful and motorhome selection good.

Recommended campervan drives and parks

Golden Circle:

This is the most popular route, taking drivers on a tour of the county’s most visited attractions. It starts and ends in Reykjavik, the capital. Explore Thingvellir National Park from Syori-Leirar Camping Ground, see geysers in action at Strokkur’s Fludir Camping Ground and take photos of Europe’s largest waterfall while resting at Thjorsardalur Camping Ground.

Reykjavik to Akureyi:

Take a detour route to visit the Borgarfjorour Valley, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula and Skagafrjorour’s ‘Valley of the Horses’. Stop in camper sites such as Hellissaunder Camping Ground or Siglufjordur Camping Ground.

Interior drive:

From Keflavik, first stop at the famous Blue Lagoon then travel north to Landmannalaugar where you will be surrounded by natural beauty, finishing at the famous Vatnajoukull National Park. Stay overnight in Austurvegur Camping Ground or Vatnajoukull National Park Camping Ground.

Top 5 Campervan Parks in Iceland:

Read our blog for more details and information on the top 5 Campervan Parks in Iceland complied by RVRentaCampervan to help you get the most out of your campervan holiday.

Driving a rental RV in Iceland

Road network:

There is one main ring road (Route 1) and plenty of smaller routes running off of it into the interior and along the coast. All roads are in good condition, with petrol stops every 100-200kms.

Speed limits:

Urban roads: 50kph
Rural roads: 80-90kph
National roads: 90kph

Alcohol limits:

0.5 per cent is the maximum level, with high fines for offenders.

Safety:

Driving is on the right-hand side. Watch for the signs Malbik Endar and Einbreið Brú, which mean the road will change to gravel and a one-lane bridge is approaching, respectively.

Cost of fuel:

Average.

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We’ve assembled the best rates on motorhome hire in Iceland, available from Rekvajik, Akureyri, Keflavik Airport and Akureyri. Models including Dodge, Toyota, Renault and Mitsubishi can be hired.

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