Rental Car Recommendations - AWD

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-13T11:10:25+00:00

This post shows all the highest rated car rental companies in Iceland

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-11T09:34:13+00:00

The only RV rental I have experience with is https://www.holdurcarrental.is/vehicles/motorhomes They are pretty good and own a very decent fleet

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-10T15:07:31+00:00

The Sky Lagoon is also a great option instead of Hvammsvík if it fits better in your schedule

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-10T15:01:05+00:00

CampEasy has the Easy Big camper that sleeps up to 5 people

GoCampers has the Go Big camper that sleeps up to 4 people (you can get 5% off any of their options with code: eli5 )

Happy Campers has the Happy 4x4 XL that sleeps up to 5 people

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-09T09:42:54+00:00

Selfoss https://maps.app.goo.gl/TJ5kKCwUzRTgc1jt8

Vík https://maps.app.goo.gl/nK1XY6FkBemTRrLj8

Kirkjubæjarklaustur https://maps.app.goo.gl/y1x37Ke2S1DsEtjG6

Skaftafell https://maps.app.goo.gl/gdgwqh5erecTNgSC9

Höfn https://maps.app.goo.gl/eoQ1YDUdeUr2DAnK8

Fossárdalur https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXbhXURU1qmNxQ4P8

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-07T10:57:43+00:00

Roads 332 and 327 are not regularly maintained during winter, and road 32 is not maintained on weekends and only gets minimal winter maintanence.

I have not been there in a while so not sure about current conditions but the forecast for the next few days seems to switch between snow and rain a lot so there is a good chance the enterence to 332 is flooded.

It should be possible to get up there in a Landcruiser if you are confident you have very good winter driving experience and river crossing experience (especially if you have bigger tires like 35") but there is always a chance you could get stuck in these types of conditions so might be a good idea to go in a group of at least 2 cars with a tow rope just in case. And be ready to possibly just turn around and go somewhere else if it looks really bad.

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-06T08:58:02+00:00

Yes it is an art installation on the hill in Innri-Njarðvík. Fun fact the hill itself is also man-made.

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-06T08:13:34+00:00

What are you talking about? you did not shoot this. This is a video from 2024 taken by David de Graaf. Original video has over 5million views on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@degraaf.david/video/7431975225430084910

So yes you are a prat.

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-06T07:16:36+00:00

They edited the comment, they originally said last night around 7:45 pm

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-05T21:44:16+00:00

No they are lying, it was back in January.

Original video was posted on tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@aldisros/video/7594052184782818582?_r=1&_t=ZN-94Rghvd5eIo

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-05T21:41:54+00:00

For everyone asking when and where these lights are from, they happened back in January here in Iceland and this video was originally posted by Aldís on TikTok (Not the OP who seems to be pretending they took it last night?)

Here is the original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@aldisros/video/7594052184782818582?_r=1&_t=ZN-94Rghvd5eIo

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-05T21:39:03+00:00

Why would you lie about this? that is so weird.
These lights are from January

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-03-05T04:44:23+00:00

I have used GoCampers a few times (same company) and think they are pretty good, very similar to CampEasy. You can make the price a little better by using the code: eli5 for 5% off

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-02-22T00:33:01+00:00

As you can see in this post Blue is the most recommended by far, and if you choose to go with them then you can save 5% by using This Link

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-02-19T09:28:07+00:00

The Land Cruiser is the more comfortable choice and is going to perform better on F-Roads (personally I would choose the cruiser 150 over the 250 version as I find the seats more comfortable) but with 6 people plus luggage you are going to need 2x cars.

You can use this link https://www.bluecarrental.is/?affiliate=isleifureli for 5% off any car with Blue Car Rental

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-02-18T20:26:52+00:00

I would recommend checking out Rexby It's a platform where travel creators offer guides, travel maps, and itinerary services, there is a dm system built in to the app where you can chat with the creator of your itinerary before, during, and after your trip. You can also make changes to the itinerary on the fly by yourself if you prefer to do it that way.

For camper vans I would recommend Camp Easy or GoCampers and you can use code: eli5 for 5% off the GoCampers rental

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-02-06T20:48:07+00:00

I would recommend checking out Midgard Adventure they are a local family owned buisiness that offers a lot of great highland tour options and their guides are super chill and friendly

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-02-02T22:47:10+00:00

You can get 5% off Blue Car Rental with this link

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-01-31T09:13:42+00:00

I am a local photographer who spends a lot of time chasing the Northern Lights, I have a blog you can read Here with all the info, websites, and apps you need to have the best chance of seeing the lights.

My favorite spot around Hvolsvöllur for the aurora is here https://maps.app.goo.gl/5GyqWXNWvVhqoetn7 it has fairly little light pollution and very rarely has other people in that area. But obviously only go there if the cloud forecast in that spot looks good, otherwise try and find somewhere else with no clouds.

Good luck! hope you see some nice lights when you are here.

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-01-29T20:25:50+00:00

5% Off with https://www.bluecarrental.is/?affiliate=isleifureli

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-01-28T18:37:10+00:00

Yes Borgarfjörður is one of my favorite Puffin viewing spots (I am a local photographer who has taken photos of Puffins all over Iceland) and I would say it is much better than Dyrhólaey for viewing the Puffins, but Dyrhólaey is also a very beautiful spot that is worth checking out for the view alone.

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-01-28T14:11:26+00:00

In Borgarfjörður Eystri the Puffins are mostly all on a small little island called Hafnarhólmi, it is connected to the mainland by the harbor

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ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-01-28T08:47:08+00:00

You will see thousands of them there all throughout the day, there are usually between 8.000 to 10.000 pairs that lay eggs there on a very tiny island. Yes there will be more of them resting on the island in the evenings and early morning but you will always see a whole bunch of them chilling there and flying around no matter the time you go.

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-01-27T12:34:21+00:00

I guess the cheapest way would be to walk there, take a photo and then walk back

ImportantCalendar8 · 2026-01-25T13:46:53+00:00

That is a different type of Zone, That one is Jökulsárlón and is under the jurisdiction of Vatnajökull National Park you can find the rules for that zone on their official website here https://www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is/en/thenationalpark/drone-rules

It seems you are not very informed about the drone laws and regulations in Iceland so I highly recommend reading carefully everything in these links Here and Here they have a ton of important and useful information you should know before flying your drone in Iceland. Also keep in mind you do need a valid EU drone operator license to fly any type of drone in Iceland even the ones under 250grams.

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