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 […]
...read full postVolcanic eruptions are among the most powerful reminders that Iceland is still a country in the making. For centuries, the Reykjanes Peninsula lay quiet, its volcanic system dormant and largely forgotten. Then, in 2021, that silence was broken. What followed was not a single dramatic event, but the beginning of a new chapter in Iceland’s […]
...read full postChances are, if you are planning a trip to Iceland, you have already set aside time for Reykjavík, the Golden Circle, and the Reykjanes Peninsula. But for many travelers, the real highlight begins once you continue east into South Iceland. This region is the second most visited area in the country after Reykjavík and Reykjanes, […]
...read full postMany travelers land at Keflavík International Airport and immediately drive straight to Reykjavík. But increasingly, visitors are realizing that some of Iceland’s most dramatic landscape are found just minutes from the airport itself. The Reykjanes Peninsula is wild, windswept, and refreshingly unspoilt. Volcanic terrain, coastal cliffs, tectonic plates, and geothermal wonders all sit within easy […]
...read full postRenting a car and exploring Iceland independently has grown significantly in popularity over recent years. The freedom to create your own itinerary, travel at your own pace, and reach places public transport cannot is a major draw. While summer remains the busiest season on Iceland’s roads, winter offers a very different but equally rewarding experience. […]
...read full postRenting a car in Iceland gives you the freedom to go where you want, when you want, and build a bespoke self-drive itinerary that fits your travel style and budget. Whether you’re chasing waterfalls, exploring the Ring Road, or planning a short stopover, driving yourself is one of the best ways to experience the country. […]
...read full postNot every hot spring in Iceland needs to come with a high entrance fee or luxury changing rooms. In fact, some of the country’s most memorable geothermal experiences are completely free and feel far more connected to nature. Sometimes you want a simple soak in warm water after a day of driving. Other times, you […]
...read full postIt’s hardly surprising that movie location scouts love Iceland. With dramatic waterfalls, glaciers, black sand beaches, and volcanic landscapes, the country often doubles as alien planets, Artic wastelands, and epic battlefields. If you want to see famous movie scenes with your own eyes, an Iceland self-drive road trip is the best way to do it. […]
...read full postPlanning an Iceland self-drive tour is exciting, but narrowing down where to go can be overwhelming. From volcanic landscapes and glacier lagoons to charming towns and dramatic coastlines, Iceland packs an incredible variety of experiences into a relatively small island. To help you plan the perfect road trip, here are ten must-see places to visit […]
...read full postIceland is home to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world, and no self-drive road trip is complete without stopping at a few of them. The good news is that many of Iceland’s most famous waterfalls are easy to reach by car, often just minutes from the Ring Road or main sightseeing routes. […]
...read full postIf you visit Iceland between September and April, you may be lucky enough to witness the Northern Lights in Iceland, one of nature’s most unforgettable displays. Also known as the Aurora Borealis, this natural phenomenon occurs when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth’s magnetic field, creating green, purple, and sometimes pink ribbons of […]
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