Renting a car in Iceland during the summer and what to expect

Summer in Iceland is between June and early September. These are the warmest months in the Icelandic calendar, and they’re also the most popular months for visitors to the country.

The days are incredibly long. The longest days last close to 21 hours until the sun sets. The summer solstice is observed between June 21st and June 23rd when the sun stays visible for 24 hours a day.

In the summer, you can expect this Nordic island to still be cool, with average temperatures of 10–13 °C (50–55 °F). The mild weather in Iceland will allow you to take on activities like hiking without overheating. But fear not, summer in Iceland is guaranteed to be the warmest weather of the year.

If visiting Iceland during the summer time is what you are aiming for, we recommend you to book your trip with at least few months before, as these months are the high season for tourist related companies. In other words most tourist related companies whether its car rentals or some kind of accommodations are usually fully booked.

That is also why we at Car Rental Iceland decided to rent out campers and campervans and why campers became so hugely sought after by travellers. Renting out a camper or campervans in Iceland most likely your best option if getting the full Icelandic experience is what you are looking for. With our 4×4 campers, your travels and accommodations are limitless ! being able to drive every road and camp at any ground, there is not a place in Iceland that you have to miss out on.