When you land at Keflavik Airport, your first port of call is most likely to be Reykjavik.
You may well know that this area is well placed for a trip to the Blue Lagoon. At certain times of year, the Northern Lights are visible and attract thousands of visitors each year. There are many more attractions to enjoy, so car rental really is essential for a self-drive tour here.
Book with Zest Car Rental at Keflavik Airport!
Zest Car Rental provides a fresh and honest approach to hiring a car at Keflavik Airport. At Zest, we know how important transparency is when booking car rental. Our four-step booking process is simple and hassle-free, with no hidden costs or extras. At Zest, we know when planning your trip, you shouldn’t have to sweat the details and focus on the small print. Instead, you can relax and look forward to your holiday, without getting lost in car rental complications!
We also know that sometimes, plans change. Therefore, we offer free cancellation and amendments up to 48 hours before your rental start as standard. Should you require it, we also offer enhanced cancellation protection for a small fee. This offers you free cancellation right up to the time your rental starts!
Zest Car Rental only works with carefully selected and trusted car rental providers at Keflavik Airport who care as much about reputation as we do, and always put the customer first. All our providers are monitored closely, and we review customer feedback frequently to ensure you receive the best rental experience possible. Our amazing customer feedback has meant we are ranked ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. Also, Zest Car Rental are Feefo Platinum Trusted! You can read our Feefo reviews here!
Stay protected with Zest! We offer breakdown assistance at Keflavik Airport as standard. Should you wish to be fully covered, we can provide you with our industry leading top-up insurance. Our top-up insurance is the top level of cover available provided by us. You’ll receive reimbursement cover against any loss or damage to the vehicle not covered by the standard car hire insurance. To find out what is covered on our top-up insurance, check out our blog! You can rest assured we’ve made things as simple as possible so you can focus on enjoying your holiday and exploring hidden gems!
If you wish to share the driving on holiday, we have negotiated a free additional driver with many of our trusted car rental providers! If your chosen provider does include a free additional driver, this will be clearly labelled on the quote page. Generate a quick and easy quote today!
All rental providers we work with operate a fair fuel policy. This means you either collect the car full of fuel then return it full or return it with the same amount provided upon collection. Hassle-free and straightforward! Learn more about fair fuel policies here!
If you ever have any queries before, during or after your car rental, our friendly customer support team is here to help you. We can even provide you with a quote or make your booking over the telephone! Our U.K. based call centre is open 7 days a week. Wherever you are, Zest are! We operate a 24/7 Customer Support Telephone line for any urgent enquiries during out of office hours.
The great inclusions Zest offers with every rental has led to us being the one and only Which? Recommended Car Hire Broker, an accolade we have earnt every year since 2017! Which? Concluded that Zest Car Rental goes ‘beyond for their customers’ and awarded Zest with a five-star rating for the clarity of the final hire cost. Fresh, Honest and Transparent!
Should I hire a car at Keflavik Airport with Zest Car Rental?
Firstly, spend a day in the city itself. There are numerous Scandinavian style bars and restaurants, and whilst a meal out is not cheap; the quality of food is very high. Buildings such as City Hall, Parliament House, and Hallgrímskirkja are unusual but stunning.
Arrange a whale watching tour. During the summer, you can also visit Puffin Island to see many of these beautiful birds. Wander along the Old Harbour and view the marvellous Harpa Concert Hall. Stop off, enjoy a coffee and watch the world go by.
Perlan is another must see with a fabulous restaurant and gorgeous surroundings. It is actually a water storage facility; nonetheless, a visit will not be easily forgotten due to the city wide views at the top.
The Imagine Peace Tower is located on Viðey Island. It is a beacon of light, the idea of which came from Yoko Ono. It is in fact a wishing well with the words ‘Imagine peace’ written on it in 24 languages. It is there to commemorate the life of John Lennon and to advocate world peace. It is lit between 9th October and 8th December, the days of his birth and death.
Blue Lagoon is located between the airport and Reykjavik. Its volcanic looking landscape is rather attractive, and the geothermal pool, although heated from the nearby power station is still something you must visit. There are plenty of natural geothermal pools in Reykjavik which you can hop in too!
Krýsuvík is only a short distance from Blue Lagoon. It is easily reached and perfect for further exploration. Grab your walking boots and amble along the boardwalk. Marvel at the array of bubbling springs and volcanic openings. Find the various crater lakes situated here too.
Top Attractions in Iceland to explore by Rental Car
Embark on a self-drive version of one of the most popular tours in Iceland, the Golden Circle. Visit the stunning waterfall named Gullfoss, gaze in awe at the spouting Great Geysir. Finish your day by exploring Thingvellir National Park. Hike around the wondrous landscape or you could even dive into Silfra Lake.
Travel to Thorsmork, a beautiful mountain range encompassed by glaciers. There are plentiful hiking opportunities here. The Eyjafjallajökull glacier is nearby and was the site of a volcanic eruption in 2010.
Iceland is famous for its volcanos. The south is host to many such as Mount Hekla and Mount Katla which is beneath the Mýrdalsjökull Icecap. Whilst you may not be able to get too close, you can marvel at these breathtaking natural sights. Travel a little further and you will find the black beaches at Vík too.
Landmannalaugar is close to Mount Hekla and is a wondrous sight. Soak up the views of the multi-coloured mountains and vast lava fields. Grab your hiking boots and spend some time exploring this area.
Journey to Skaftafell National Park to view more stunning panoramas. Find a glacier lagoon or, if you are lucky, a blue ice cave. There are numerous trails to enjoy so make the most of your trip here.
Last, but by no means least, try to view the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis. Generally late September to late March roughly between 9pm and 3am are the best times to try and see this phenomenon. Although not guaranteed, try to find somewhere with little or no light pollution, but remember to wrap up warm!
Need to contact us on rental?
We hope that your holiday and car hire collection goes smoothly, however we understand that things don’t always go to plan.
If your flight is cancelled or delayed, please let us know on +44 1362 852288.
If you experience an issue upon collection, a member of our customer support team will be more than happy to help! Contact us and we will liaise with the car rental provider to resolve any problems.
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