Car Rental Extras for Your Iceland Road Trip

Stay Connected with Mobile Wi-Fi

Navigating Iceland's remote areas or simply sharing your journey with friends and family requires a reliable internet connection. Our Mobile Wi-Fi service ensures you stay connected wherever your travels take you.

Why You Need Internet on the Go

A portable Wi-Fi device is one of the most valuable Iceland travel tips for the modern explorer. It allows you to use your smartphone for navigation, look up information about attractions, check weather forecasts, and book accommodations on the fly. You can also share real-time updates of your adventure on social media without worrying about expensive data roaming charges.

Our Europcar Mobile Wi-Fi provides a generous 10GB of data for each rental, allowing you to connect up to 10 devices simultaneously. This is ideal for families or groups traveling together. Please note that this add-on is not available for one-way rentals.

Navigate with Confidence Using GPS

While many of our vehicles have built-in navigation systems, we recommend using a dedicated Garmin GPS device for the best guidance. Iceland's road network can be complex, so a reliable GPS is key to a stress-free journey.

The Advantage of a Dedicated GPS

Garmin devices are renowned for their detailed, up-to-date maps of Iceland. They offer precise turn-by-turn directions, even in areas with poor satellite reception, which can be a common issue for smartphone-based navigation apps. This ensures you can find your way to remote waterfalls, hidden hot springs, and scenic viewpoints without getting lost.

Please be aware that while some cars in our fleet have built-in Navi, others do not. To guarantee you have dependable navigation, we suggest adding a Garmin device to your booking. Höldur does not offer refunds for GPS rentals, even if your assigned vehicle includes a built-in system.

Ensure Child Safety with Approved Car Seats

Icelandic law mandates that any child shorter than 135 cm must travel in a certified child safety seat. This regulation is strictly enforced to ensure the safety of young travelers, and it applies to all roads, from city streets to mountain tracks. Your child's safety is our top priority.

Choosing the Right Seat for Your Child

We provide high-quality, European-certified child seats to meet the needs of your family. It is essential to select the correct size based on your child's weight to ensure maximum protection.

We offer the following options:

• Infant Seats (0–13 kg): Rear-facing seats designed to provide optimal support for newborns and infants.
• Child Seats (9–18 kg): Forward-facing seats for toddlers and young children who have outgrown their infant seats.
• Booster Seats (15–36 kg): For older children who need a height boost to use the car's standard seatbelt safely.

You can reserve the appropriate seats during your online booking process, and we will have them ready for you upon arrival.

Share the Drive with Additional Drivers

An Icelandic road trip often involves long hours behind the wheel. Adding one or more drivers to your rental agreement is an excellent way to make the journey more enjoyable and less tiring for everyone.

Sharing the driving responsibilities allows each person to take a break, rest, and fully appreciate Iceland's breathtaking scenery. A well-rested driver is a safer driver, reducing the risk of fatigue-related incidents on long stretches of road. This is one of our most recommended rental car extras for those planning to travel the full Ring Road or venture into the Highlands.

Travel Responsibly with Carbon Sequestration

We are committed to protecting Iceland's unique natural environment. We offer our customers the opportunity to offset the carbon emissions from their rental car through our partnership with Kolviður, the Iceland Carbon Fund.

By choosing our Carbon Sequestration option, you contribute directly to tree planting and land reclamation projects in Iceland. This simple action helps mitigate your environmental impact and supports efforts to preserve the country's fragile ecosystems for future generations.

Learn more about how to Sequestrate your carbon emissions and make your trip a little greener.

Save Money on Your Journey with Discount on Fuel

Traveling in Iceland can be expensive, but we provide ways to help you save. With every rental, you receive a free discount key tag that offers savings on fuel at N1 service stations across the country.

This tag gives you an exclusive discount of ISK 7 per liter of fuel. With over 96 N1 outlets, you are never far from a place to refuel and save. Simply present the key tag at the counter to receive your discount. It’s a small but significant way to reduce your travel expenses.

View all N1 locations on a map.

One-Way Car Hire Options in Iceland

Höldur - Europcar has rental locations across Iceland, making it simple and convenient to pick up your car in one location and drop it off in another. Our nationwide presence also means we're well-positioned to assist you quickly in the unlikely event that something goes wrong during your trip.

Please note that one-way rentals typically include a drop-off fee, which covers the cost of returning the vehicle to its original location or rebalancing our fleet across the country. This fee is always included in your total rental quote upfront, so you can rest assured there are no hidden charges waiting for you at the counter.

Winter Ready Car Rental in Iceland

When you rent a car from us between November 1st and April 15th, your vehicle will be equipped with studded winter tires for enhanced safety on Icelandic roads. Please note that some electric vehicle models intended for use only in the Reykjavík capital area may be an exception.

For more information, check out our Essential guide to winter tires and safe driving in Iceland.

Download the Höldur Travel App

Stay updated with real-time weather alerts and notifications. Access a detailed driving guide with essential travel and safety information. Easily book activities and secure entry to popular lagoons and nature baths. Discover helpful tips and a campsite map to ensure the best experience with our camping cars and motorhomes.

Learn more.

Free Car Rental Safety Guide

Driving in Iceland is quite different from driving in many other countries, and your safety is our utmost priority. To assist you, we offer a comprehensive safety guide to all our foreign customers. We strongly recommend familiarizing yourself with this essential information to ensure safe driving in Iceland. The guide provides valuable tips and insights to help you avoid unfortunate incidents and unnecessary expenses.