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Iceland’s home to some exquisite canyons, such as vividly coloured Studlagil in East Iceland and fairytale Fjaðrárgljúfur in the south of the country. But their beauty is no secret and so it’s highly unlikely you’ll have them to yourself. The good news is that there are other canyons which you might say are just as […]

Planning a trip to witness Golden Circle, volcanoes, puffin colonies, and iconic black sand beaches? The best way to make sure you experience all that Iceland has to offer is by road trip. As many budget travelers know, renting a car in this country typically isn’t cheap! Here are a few expert tips for making […]

When it comes to canyons, Iceland punches above its weight. These beautiful steep-sided valleys entice visitors away from the road and into the countryside – and with good reason. Often remote and unspoilt, sometimes fragile and always breathtaking, they lead to interesting rock formations and hidden waterfalls. While many of Iceland’s canyons are deserving highlights […]

A large proportion of travellers to Iceland are keen to rent a car. When you think about it, that makes a lot of sense: many of the country’s most scenic spots are hard to reach on public transport and tours can quickly get expensive, especially if there’s a group of you. But Iceland’s roads are […]

Spend any time on internet forums or social media and it won’t be long before you see posts asking how long it takes to drive around Iceland. In an ideal world, the answer would be “how much time have you got?” But in truth, constraints such as annual leave and the relatively high cost of […]

If you’re planning your first ever trip to Iceland, you’re in for a real treat. But first, you have a daunting array of choices ahead – where to go, what to do, where to stay, how to get around. It can feel overwhelming, but that’s where we come in – here are our top ten […]

It’s always a good idea to have comprehensive insurance coverage when you’re driving, and that’s doubly the case when you are abroad. Iceland’s no difference, but there are a few decisions you will need to make that don’t crop up elsewhere. Here’s our handy guide to choosing which rental car insurance you should get in […]

Chances are, if you’re planning to come to Iceland you’ll have allocated at least a few nights to the capital, the Golden Circle and Reykjanes. But if you intend to venture beyond those popular areas, you’ll most likely have set your sights on South Iceland. This region is second only to Reykjavik/Reykjanes when it comes […]

Keflavik Airport serves the Icelandic capital, but in fact it’s located on the Reykjanes peninsula a 45 minute drive away from Reykjavik. While some dash straight off to the city, increasing numbers of visitors are realising that there’s plenty to see close to the airport itself. Wild and windswept, in many places unspoilt, this region […]

Renting a car and exploring Iceland independently has grown considerably in popularity with tourists in recent years. The freedom to design your own itinerary and set your own pace is enticing, and in summer, the traffic swells accordingly as people take to the road. But what if you’re planning to visit in winter? With fewer […]