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Buckle up, adventure seekers and budget-savvy travelers! We’ve got some thrilling news that’s as hot as Iceland’s geysers. Firefly Car Rental Iceland, your trusty sidekick for affordable voyages, has soared to new heights by clinching the Traveller Review Awards 2024 from Booking.com! That’s right, our Keflavik and Reykjavik stations are now officially award-winners! More Than […]

Planning a trip to Iceland with kids? From waterfalls and black sand beaches to Icelandic horses, puffins and geothermal swimming pools, Iceland has plenty to keep both younger children and teenagers entertained. A family road trip is also one of the easiest ways to explore Iceland. Having your own rental car gives you the flexibility […]

How old do you need to be to rent a car in Iceland? Will your driving license be accepted? And what documents do you need when you pick up your rental car? If you’re planning an Iceland road trip, these are important questions to answer before you book. Car rental requirements in Iceland can vary […]

It’s no secret that Iceland can be an expensive destination, but the cost of a trip to Iceland can vary significantly from one traveler to another. When you visit, how long you stay, where you sleep, what you eat, how you travel around Iceland, and which activities you choose can all have a big impact […]

Planning an Iceland road trip and wondering whether your driving license will be accepted? For many international visitors, the answer is yes. You can usually drive and rent a car in Iceland with a valid foreign driving license, provided that your license meets the necessary requirements. However, the rules can vary depending on where your […]

Renting a car is one of the best ways to explore Iceland, but it can also take up a significant part of your travel budget. The good news is that there are several ways to save money without giving up the freedom of having your own rental car. If you’re searching for a cheap car […]

Having the right insurance is important whenever you rent a car, but rental car insurance in Iceland deserves some extra attention. Iceland has driving conditions that many travelers may not encounter at home, including gravel roads, strong winds, loose sand and volcanic ash. That means you may see protection options such as Sand and Ash […]

Reykjavík is Iceland’s capital and largest city, known for its colourful streets, waterfront views, museums, restaurants and famous landmarks such as Hallgrímskirkja and Harpa Concert Hall. Although many of the top attractions in Reykjavík are close enough to explore on foot, having a rental car makes it easier to visit attractions outside the city center […]

Quick answer: October is a great time to visit Iceland if you want fewer crowds, autumn scenery, dark enough nights for the northern lights and plenty of opportunities for a road trip. However, October is also a transition month between autumn and winter, so travelers should be prepared for cold temperatures, rain, strong winds and […]

Visiting Iceland in September gives you a little bit of both summer and autumn. There is still enough daylight for road trips and sightseeing, temperatures are generally milder than in winter, and the darker nights mean the Northern Lights season in Iceland has begun. September can also be a good month for an Iceland road […]

Keflavík International Airport (KEF) is Iceland’s main international airport and the starting point for most travelers visiting the country. If you’re flying to Iceland, it’s useful to know where Keflavík Airport is, how to get from the airport to Reykjavík, how Keflavík Airport car rental works, and what you should know before starting your Iceland […]