The ultimate guide to the Blue Lagoon Iceland in 2024

January 16, 2023, Hertz Iceland Iceland Attractions

The Blue Lagoon Iceland is one of the country’s most visited attractions. This geothermal spa is often the first stop for visitors on their trip to Iceland and can be visited all year round and in any type of weather. The iconic milky blue waters of the lagoon draw visitors from around the globe to […]

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Driving the Iceland Ring Road: start with the essential 2024 Updates

January 2, 2023, Hertz Iceland Iceland Attractions

The Ring Road is the single best way to explore the vast, dramatic landscapes of Iceland. Whether you are visiting for a weekend getaway or plan to spend longer on this beautiful island, your trip will inevitably intertwine with this popular road.  The road is known by many names including Route 1, Road Nr.1 and […]

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Iceland’s top attractions: DC-3 Iceland Airplane Crash

November 28, 2022, Hertz Iceland Iceland Attractions

The dc-3 plane wreck in Iceland is one of the most famous sites in South Iceland on Sólheimasandur beach. And after being in Justin Beiber’s music video, it has been awash with tourists trying to see the amazing site of the crash.  So what is so magnetic about the site of the beloved relic of […]

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Reynisfjara, the black sand beach in Iceland

November 11, 2022, Hertz Iceland Iceland Attractions

When you think of Iceland, what comes to mind? One of Iceland’s top natural features is our black sand beaches, with the most famous being Reynisfjara. The black sand beaches of Iceland are otherworldly, and you’ve likely seen them many times before in movies and tv series.  The sand sparkles against the backdrop of the […]

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Driving the Iceland Diamond Circle: essential travel tips

September 26, 2022, Hertz Iceland Iceland Attractions

In only 260 kilometres of driving, you can see some of the most breathtaking sites and scenery in the world when travelling along the Diamond Circle in Iceland. It’s still one of the country’s hidden gems, as this route hasn’t gained as much popularity as the more famous Golden Circle.  If you’re planning a self-drive […]

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Iceland south coast self-drive travel guide

July 22, 2022, Hertz Iceland Iceland Attractions

The south coast of Iceland is extremely popular for travelers visiting Iceland, and for good reason. It is easy to access with a rental car from Reykjavik and contains some of Iceland’s most beautiful attractions. From waterfalls to volcanos, black sand beaches, and glacial lagoons, you can experience the diversity of Iceland’s landscapes all in […]

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Top 15 Iceland hot springs: how to visit them by rental car

March 29, 2022, Hertz Iceland Iceland Attractions

Iceland is a popular travel destination for a variety of different reasons: extreme temperatures, viking stories, a football team that takes down giants, and its incredible array of exotic hot springs. It has some of the most amazing hot springs in the world which make up part of its alluring landscapes, and serve as a […]

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Iceland Dilemma: Golden Circle vs. Ring Road, how to choose?

March 21, 2022, Hertz Iceland Iceland Attractions

It’s no secret that the best way to explore Iceland is by car. Iceland’s most beautiful and awe-inspiring attractions are scattered around the island, and renting a car will enable you to access them all at your own pace. But there are multiple routes in Iceland, so how do you know which one is the […]

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Reykjanes Peninsula Iceland: what to do?

May 28, 2021, Hertz Iceland Iceland Attractions

Just half an hour from Reykjavik, the Reykjanes Peninsula is a hidden spot full of natural wonders. Here is a quick guide if you want to visit the Reykjanes peninsula before heading to KEF airport. Fist thing you need to know: It’s really close to Keflavik International Airport. This area wasn’t well-known until a volcanic […]

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Skiing in Iceland

April 30, 2019, Hertz Iceland Iceland Attractions

When you think of ski trips, the Alps and Aspen probably come to mind before Akureyri in North Iceland. Despite this, more and more international travellers are considering Iceland as a Mecca of low-cost skiing and snowboarding. No towns in Iceland could truly call themselves ski resorts, but a very large number of Icelandic towns […]

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