Travel Inspiration for Iceland Road Trips

Discover Iceland's commitment to sustainability. Learn about its renewable energy, environmental protection, and how you can travel responsibly with a car rental.

Imagine a roar that echoes through a canyon carved by ice and time. A mist that rises like steam from the land’s wild heart. That’s Dettifoss — Europe’s most powerful waterfall, and one of Iceland’s most soul-stirring sights. Best of all? You can experience it at your own pace with the freedom of a rental car.

Imagine winding your way through glacial valleys, beneath brooding volcanoes and beside black-sand plains — all at your own pace. Welcome to Skaftafell, a true Icelandic treasure tucked within the vast Vatnajökull National Park.

Whether you're an experienced manual driver or prefer the simplicity of automatics, we’ve got everything you need to know.

Discover skiing in Iceland with our self-drive guide. Explore Hlíðarfjall Ski Resort, winter driving tips, and how Höldur Car Rental makes your Icelandic ski holiday smooth and unforgettable.

Discover Iceland’s most scenic bridges and river crossings on a self-drive adventure. Hire a car in Reykjavík or at Keflavík Airport with Höldur for safe and memorable journeys.

Just off Iceland’s South Coast, about two and a half hours’ drive from Reykjavík, you’ll find a beach like no other on Earth. Reynisfjara — with its black sands, basalt columns, and thunderous Atlantic surf — is a place of staggering beauty and elemental power. It’s no surprise that it’s become one of the country’s most iconic natural sites.

August is a golden hour for travel in Iceland. With the warmth of summer still lingering and the first signs of autumn beginning to show, driving in Iceland in August offers a unique balance: peak accessibility with slightly fewer crowds than July.

July is peak summer in Iceland, offering travellers the perfect combination of stable weather, long daylight hours, and full access to Iceland’s most breathtaking natural wonders. If you’re planning a self-drive holiday, driving in Iceland in July is as good as it gets — from midnight-sun drives along the coast to venturing deep into the highlands.