Camper & Motorhome Rental in Iceland

An Iceland camper rental gives you something a regular car simply can’t: the freedom to wake up next to a waterfall, a glacier lagoon, or a black sand beach, without booking a single hotel. Hertz Iceland runs a small, deliberately curated fleet of three camper and motorhome options — not the largest selection in the country, but each one specifically matched to a different kind of trip, so choosing the right one takes minutes, not hours of comparing spec sheets.

Whether you’re searching for a camper van rental in Iceland, a 4×4 camper rental for the Highlands, or simply want to know if a rv camper van for rent makes sense for your trip, this page will help you land on the right vehicle — and point you to our full guides for the camping details themselves.

Why Rent a Camper or RV in Iceland?

The core appeal is simple: one rental, one budget, covers both how you get around and where you sleep. Instead of paying separately for a rental car and a string of hotels or guesthouses, a camper or motorhome rolls transportation and accommodation into a single daily rate — and in a country where accommodation costs add up fast, especially across a multi-day Ring Road trip, that’s a real saving, not just a marketing angle.

It also removes a layer of planning most self-drive trips require. There’s no chasing hotel availability night by night, no working backwards from where you can find a room to where you’re actually allowed to drive that day. You decide how far to go, then find an approved campsite near wherever you end up — the accommodation follows the itinerary, not the other way around.

That flexibility pairs naturally with Iceland’s landscape. Waking up parked near a waterfall, a black sand beach, or under the midnight sun is part of what makes a camper trip feel different from a standard rental — but the honest reason most people choose one is financial: a camper rental is often the more cost-effective way to see Iceland properly, without cutting the trip short to stay within a hotel budget.

Camper and RV Availability and Roads in Iceland

Summer is when demand peaks hardest across our camper fleet — June through August bookings are typically fully reserved by May, sometimes earlier for the more popular Hilux and Duster options. If a summer camper trip is on your radar, book as early as you can; waiting until a month or two before travel often means settling for whichever vehicle is left, not the one that actually fits your route.

Road access splits cleanly by vehicle. In summer, F-roads and Highland tracks are only legally open to the 4×4 campers — the Toyota Hilux and the Dacia Duster with rooftop tent. The Fiat Benivan Motorhome is 2WD and stays on paved and gravel main roads all year; it’s a strong choice for a Ring Road or South Coast summer trip, just not for anything pushing into the interior.

For winter travel, we recommend one of the 4×4 options regardless of your route. Ice, snow, and Iceland’s crosswinds make four-wheel drive the safer choice even on paved roads during the colder months — the Motorhome’s comfort advantages matter less than traction and stability once conditions turn.

Which Camper Is Right for You?

Three vehicles, three different trips. The Toyota Hilux 4WD Camper is built for genuine Highland access — F-road certified, compact, practical, and the only real choice if your route pushes into the interior or along rougher mountain tracks. The Fiat Benivan 160 Motorhome trades off-road capability for comfort: a proper kitchen, dining area, and the most spacious layout of the three, ideal if your trip stays on the Ring Road and paved routes and you’d rather cook a real meal than rough it. The Dacia Duster 4×4 with rooftop tent sits between the two — a genuine 4×4 SUV that handles gravel and light F-roads, paired with a simple rooftop tent setup for two travellers who want adventure and flexibility without carrying a full motorhome’s weight or cost.

If you’re still deciding, the questions that matter most are: are you two people or three, is the Highland interior actually on your route, and do you want to cook proper meals each night or are you happy keeping things minimal. Here’s the fast answer — a full breakdown of each vehicle follows below.

Our Camper & Motorhome Fleet, in Detail

Toyota Hilux 4WD Camper

Our most capable option for anyone planning to actually reach the Highlands. Built on Toyota’s Hilux platform, this 4×4 camper is F-road certified, meaning it’s one of the few camper setups in Iceland genuinely equipped — and legally permitted — to take you into the interior on marked mountain tracks, not just the paved Ring Road.

Seating and sleeping for up to 3, with smart onboard storage built around Iceland’s rougher terrain and shifting weather. This is the choice if your trip includes river-adjacent tracks, remote interior routes, or you simply want the reassurance of real 4×4 capability under you.

Drive: 4×4 | Sleeps: 3 | F-Road: ✅ Certified

Fiat Benivan 160 Motorhome

Our most comfortable option, built for travellers who want the camping lifestyle without giving up a proper kitchen and dining space. The Benivan sleeps 3 and includes a small dining area alongside essential kitchen and bathroom facilities — genuinely closer to a home on wheels than a stripped-down camper.

Important to know upfront: this is a 2WD vehicle, restricted to paved and gravel main roads. It’s not permitted into the Highlands. If your itinerary is the Ring Road, the Golden Circle, or the South Coast — and you want real comfort each evening — this is the right pick. If Highland access matters, choose the Hilux instead.

Drive: 2WD | Sleeps: 3 | F-Road: ❌ Not permitted

Dacia Duster 4×4 + Rooftop Tent

The middle ground between a full motorhome and a bare rental car: a genuine 4×4 SUV with a rooftop tent installed, giving you real gravel and light F-road capability alongside a simple, lightweight sleeping setup. This is the choice for two travellers who want adventure and flexibility over kitchen space and dining comfort.

Because it’s built on an SUV chassis rather than a dedicated camper body, it also drives and parks like a normal car in Reykjavík — a genuine advantage if your trip mixes city time with nights spent off the beaten path.

Drive: 4×4 | Sleeps: 2 | F-Road: ✅ Gravel & light F-roads

A Year-Round Fleet, Summer Recommended

All three vehicles are available to rent year-round — this isn’t a seasonal, summer-only product. Behind the scenes, a dedicated fleet management team prepares every camper and motorhome specifically for the season it’s heading into, whether that’s summer road-trip readiness or the additional checks and equipment that autumn and winter conditions demand.

That said, we’re upfront about where each season sits: summer (June–August) is genuinely the best time to travel by camper in Iceland. Roads are fully open, campsites operate at full capacity, and the midnight sun gives you long, easy daylight for driving and setting up camp. Autumn and winter rentals are absolutely possible — and our fleet is prepared for them — but expect shorter daylight hours, more limited campsite availability, and road conditions that demand more caution, particularly for the 2WD Motorhome. For full seasonal detail, our camping in Iceland guide covers what to expect month by month.

Where Can I Camp in Iceland?

Iceland’s camping law is straightforward but strict: you can only sleep in a vehicle — camper, motorhome, or otherwise — at an approved campsite, unless you have explicit written permission from the landowner. Wild camping in a vehicle outside designated sites is not legal, regardless of how remote the spot looks.

Iceland has a wide network of campsites covering the Ring Road, the Westfjords, and most tourist routes, with the highest concentration and best facilities found in summer.

Iceland Campsites map: open all year vs summer only

For a full rundown of where to stay, we’ve put together a dedicated guide covering our recommended stops: the 11 best campsites in Iceland. And for the complete legal and practical picture — booking, facilities, etiquette — see our full guide to camping in Iceland.

Fuelling Made Easy With Your Hertz Camper Rental

Iceland’s fuel network is dense and simple to use, even on a multi-day camper route far from Reykjavík. Here’s what to expect.

Four main providers cover the country — N1, Orkan, ÓB/Olís, and Atlantsolía — with N1 running the largest network nationwide. Stations along the Ring Road sit close enough together that you’re rarely more than 100 km from a refill, and every town or village has at least one pump.

The gap widens the further you get from the Ring Road. In remote regions like the Westfjords and Eastfjords, stations are only reliably found within towns themselves, so top up before heading onto quieter routes rather than assuming the next pump is close. The one part of the country with no fuel stations at all is the Highland interior — F-roads are seasonal, remote, and have zero fuel infrastructure, so a full tank before you leave the main highway matters more here than in any regular rental car.

Every Hertz Iceland rental comes with an ÓB/Olís discount keychain on the key — scan it at the pump sensor at any ÓB or Olís station for a small saving on every fill-up, camper included. If you want the single cheapest fuel in the country, Iceland’s only Costco station sits near Hafnarfjörður in the greater Reykjavík area, worth a stop before your return to KEF if you’re a member.

The Real Cost: 2026 Road Usage Charge

As of January 1, 2026, the Icelandic government replaced older fuel taxes with a kilometre-based Road Usage Charge, which applies to every vehicle on the road — including all camper and motorhome rentals.

Rental Rates, Extras & Roadside Assistance

Every camper and motorhome rate includes unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver, and VAT. Optional extras — bedding upgrades, cooking equipment, additional gear — are arranged directly with our team by emailing hertz@hertz.is after booking, so we can confirm exactly what’s available for your specific vehicle and dates. Full pricing for each extra is listed in our extras price list.

We also offer Roadside Assistance as an optional add-on, covering the towing fee if you experience a breakdown, flat tyre, dead battery, or run out of fuel during your trip. Given how remote some camping routes are, it’s worth adding at the time of booking rather than deciding at pickup.

Every vehicle is personally handed over by our team, who walk you through all features and controls before you drive off — and for reference during your trip, our Hilux Camper user manual and Motorhome user manual cover everything in detail.

Campers and RV Booking Logistics

• Campers and motorhomes can only be picked up and returned at Keflavík International Airport— this category isn’t available at our other 10 locations.
• The minimum rental period for all three vehicles is 3 days, reflecting the setup and orientation time each vehicle needs, plus the reality that most camper trips are multi-day by nature.
• Minimum driver age varies by vehicle: 20+ for the Dacia Duster + Rooftop Tent, 23+ for both the Toyota Hilux 4WD Camper and the Fiat Benivan 160 Motorhome.
• Optional extras — bedding, cooking equipment, additional gear — are arranged by email after booking rather than through online checkout, so our team can confirm exactly what’s available for your specific vehicle and travel dates.
• Roadside Assistance can be added at the time of booking or at pickup, and covers towing fee reimbursement for common breakdown scenarios — worth adding given how remote some camping routes can be.

Tips for Travelling in an Iceland Camper

• Match the vehicle to your route, not just your group size. If the Highlands are on your itinerary, the Hilux 4WD Camper or Duster + Rooftop Tent are your only legal options — the Motorhome is paved and gravel roads only.
• Book campsites ahead in peak season. Summer campsites fill up on popular routes; plan your overnight stops rather than assuming space will be available.
• Pack for the season, not the forecast. Layers and rain gear matter in any month — check our full Iceland packing list for specifics.
• Check weather and road conditions daily. Conditions shift quickly — vedur.is for weather and umferdin.is for road status should be part of your daily routine, not a one-time check before departure.
• Plan fuel stops on remote routes. Rural stretches can have long gaps between stations — see our fuel and EV charging guide for details.

For the complete picture on planning your trip — route options, camping etiquette, and a full seasonal breakdown — see our dedicated Iceland camper rental guide.