To rent a car in Iceland, you have to fork out well. Therefore, if we really take it, then immediately an SUV: the price, unlike a passenger car, will come out a little more, and it will be more convenient to drive in many areas.
Traffic in the country is right-hand, besides, Russian rights are valid here.
Car rental companies in Iceland practice the international practice of car rental rules. Here, the full or partial cost of renting on a credit card is blocked, driving licenses are accepted only if they are of an international standard. There are also requirements for driving experience - at least 1 year.
Speed limits in Iceland are the same as in most European countries:
- 50 km / h when driving around the city;
- 90 km / h when driving outside the city.
The seat belt must always be fastened and the headlights on.
Information on the condition of the country's roads, as well as many other useful materials, can be found on the website of the country's Road Service.
Features of car rental in Iceland
25 years is the minimum age for driving and renting. Sometimes the age threshold can be increased up to 30 years, for example, for cars of the Special, Premium, Luxury classes.
Driving experience - at least one year, and in some cases - from three years (for cars of the class Luxury, Premium).
The car must be returned with a full tank (although you can use the FPO service), otherwise, you will need to pay for the refueling service plus the cost of missing fuel (fuel + service). This service costs between 30-120 euros.
Therefore, get acquainted, make a route and go to see volcanoes, waterfalls and fjords.
Fjords of iceland
The fjords arose as a consequence of constant tectonic activity. Fjords are very narrow and intricately meandering sea bays, which are surrounded by almost sheer rocky shores. Iceland is one of the rare corners of the planet where there are such formations.
The largest fjords are found in the eastern and western parts of Iceland. Of these, the Westfjords are the oldest region in the country. The legendary Bjargtangar lighthouse stands here, marking the westernmost part of Europe. The Fjord of Whales is also known. Some time ago, a large whaling company was located here.
The territory of the western fjords is mostly unpopulated, which is why the wildlife here is so good, especially rare species of birds. There is also a dead end, which has become a symbol of Iceland.
Iceland is also famous for its beautiful waterfalls. Here glaciers melt in the summer season and mountain rivers are filled with water. There are several dozen famous waterfalls in the country at once, but there are also a huge number of unnamed ones.
Volcanoes of Iceland
It's hard to imagine Iceland without majestic volcanoes. In total, there are more than 25 of them on the territory of the country. And Iceland itself arose due to the eruption of liquid basalt.
Volcano Hekla is considered the most active volcano in Iceland. On the territory of one of the country's national parks - Vatnajökulla - there is the Askja volcano. When it erupted in 1875, two large lakes formed here - Viti and Esquatn. There are a few craters left.
There are other equally famous volcanoes, which are also worth driving up (at a safe distance) and seeing.
