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Top tips for hiring a car in Keflavik
- When coming to the remote town of Keflavik, renting a car is definitely a must; Iceland is a popular destination for road trips and public transport is not well-established in this secluded corner of the world. Get the most out of your island experience and hire your own four wheels upon arrival at Keflavik to explore the stunningly untouched landscape of Iceland. You can also visit Reykjavik, which is about 50 minutes away, and probably even catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.
- When landing at Keflavik International Airport, head to the car hire service desks in the arrivals hall and choose from companies like Avis or Hertz, among some others. With a car, the ride to central Reykjanesbaer (which is the municipality made up of Keflavik, Njarovik, and Hafnir) will only take 5 minutes, whereas public transport or walking will take half an hour.
- Traffic jams are unlikely to be encountered during a trip to Iceland, even though most Icelandic people own a car, as there is little to no public transport available. One of the worst mistakes to commit in Iceland when driving a car is leaving the road and driving into a field or any strip of nature. Fines can be exorbitantly high, as the Icelandic people are very fierce when it comes to protecting the nature of their island, so always stick to the roads that stretch across the entire island and make exploring it an easy and enjoyable undertaking.
- Iceland is particularly famous for the Northern Lights, but, when driving through the countryside or Keflavik, don’t get distracted by this extraordinary nature spectacle. Many accidents in Iceland happen because tourists stop their car in the middle of the road to take pictures of the scenic pastures or Northern Lights. Especially as long strips of roads are not well-lit, this is a dangerous undertaking that should be avoided. Find a proper parking spot, park the car, and enjoy the phenomenon safely.
- Book your rental car in Keflavik at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in Keflavik are around 8% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Keflavik
What type of car is recommended for driving in Keflavik?
Travelers who want to explore the more rural parts of the country during their trip to Keflavik should definitely opt for a car with 4-wheel drive, like an SUV or mini truck. If driving mainly in the town or also venturing into Reykjavik, a smaller city car is also sufficient, as it is also cheaper and needs less gas.
What’s the speed limit in Keflavik?
All speed limit signs in Iceland are given in km/h. Generally, 50 km/h (31 mph) is permitted in urban areas, 80 km/h (49 mph) on dirt roads, and up to 90 km/h (55 mph) on paved country roads. Even though hardly any road has a speed limit of more than 90 km/h, it is allowed to drive up to 100 km/h (62 mph) if deemed safe. However, the open landscape and empty roads can tempt many to race, which can lead to fines.
Where are the best places to park in Keflavik?
Parking is free almost everywhere in Iceland unless there is a meter. Some parking spots in Keflavik have time restrictions, so always check signs in the vicinity to make sure there won’t be a ticket on the windshield when you get back. Many guesthouses and hotels also have parking spots, so check in advance to see if that also applies to your hotel.
How much is the price of fuel in Keflavik?
The average price of fuel in Keflavik is $15.11 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $181 and $242, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Keflavik?
Intermediate (Dacia Duster or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Keflavik.
Which hire car agencies are at Keflavik Intl airport (KEF)?
The only car hire company onsite at Keflavik Intl airport is Dollar.
How can I find car hires near me in Keflavik?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Keflavik?
An Intermediate car hire in Keflavik costs $112 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Keflavik?
A Compact car hire in Keflavik costs $130 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Keflavik?
An Economy car hire in Keflavik costs $82 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Keflavik?
In Keflavik, cars are most frequently hired at City Car Rental Njarðarbraut 11 (3 km from city centre ).
Keflavik car rental reviews and directory
Budget
7.6
Good
159 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
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8.1
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7.0
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7.1
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2.4 Poor
Aug 2019
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Of the 25 cars I’ve rented so far this year, this was by far the worst vehicle. It had no A/C, the wind leaked through the windows, it was filthy, and was completely stripped down option with 110k kilometers. The sales staff was beyond pushy with the insurance, practically threatening me. Awful5.2 Fair
Jul 2019
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we waited in line for 90 minutes. it was hot. the check in process was very inefficient.6.0 Okay
May 2019
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Drop off super, super easy. Pick up staff took a time consuming, impolite, hard drive attempt to up sell every single customer. I spent 40 minutes in a line of five people with every cashier counter filled.Cons:
More efficient pick up system.9.2 Wonderful
May 2019
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Decent car even though I chose the cheapest one. Really good value for money.Cons:
The queue and waiting time to pick up the car was very long. A good sign that it’s popular, but they need more people at work so it goes faster.10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Nothing overall very good10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
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Easy pick up process, in airport counter and pick up and great ratesHertz
7.3
Good
38 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
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8.3
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7.3
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6.8
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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Staff super friendly and helpful, no complaints.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2019
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Pickup & drop-off was smooth despite of rush. Fresh coffee and the espresso machine at drop off made us feel so good after a long day of driving in snow.2.0 Poor
Oct 2018
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The website said open 24 hours. I got to airport desk at 2:00 AM and it was closed. There was a sign with a phone number...I called and it said the number was not in service. I found another international phone number online...that also was not in service. There was no one at the airport information desk. I was only in Iceland for the day and that is why I needed to pick up the car as soon as I landed. So the car was useless to me and I never picked it up. I need a refund5.2 Fair
Oct 2018
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Great carCons:
Misplaced key resulted in fee that exceeded entire cost of five day rental. Payment forced under duress!7.6 Good
Sep 2018
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The check in and check out process was fairly quick and simple. We got a small Toyota Yaris that took us all over Iceland, including the Westfjords and up mountains!Cons:
Our Garmin GPS device was very out of date and in a few cases didn't even register the roads we needed on its map. It led us after several times which was frustrating.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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The team at the Hertz. The pick up and drop off was excellent!Cons:
The price can be more competitive.Ace
7.0
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36 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
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10.0
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7.0
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2.8 Poor
Jun 2018
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Friendly staff and clean carCons:
The insurance offered by Kayak is a joke in Iceland! Wipers were falling apart , alignment was way off and suspension was shot6.8 Okay
Jan 2018
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Overall value and experience was satisfactory. Drop off staff friendly and helpful.Cons:
Wait time at pick up, registration staff was not friendly, hard to find drop off location.5.2 Fair
Jan 2018
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I asked for Jeep and I got a Duster. It meand I looked for more reliable car. No spare wheel was in car. For winter and snow/frost - wind screen is not heated enough.5.6 Fair
Nov 2017
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loved the car. The duster was awesome.Cons:
The service was horrible at pickup. The gentleman was extremely rude and tried to scam us. Fortunately at drop off, we had a different gentleman who was nicer. They didn't mention the discount chips we could have used at certain gas stations, and again, weren't helpful.8.0 Very Good
Oct 2017
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fuel economyCons:
the agent did not let us know that no spare tyre inside the car, hence there is something that we can do to inflate but was not told about it, luckily we did not get a flat tyre8.0 Very Good
Oct 2017
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everything was okayFirefly
9.0
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3 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
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8.5
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7.5
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9.5
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
8.0 Very Good
May 2019
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Pick up and drop off was easy and hassle free and the value for money was excellent.Alamo
8.5
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27 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
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8.4
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8.5
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7.6
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6.4 Okay
Dec 2019
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Pick up and drop off was quick and easyCons:
Actual cost was FAR higher than quoted and it did not state that if using debit card and not credit card that you had to prepay for a full tank of gas.8.8 Very Good
Nov 2019
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Very easy process, staff was attentive and welcoming. Car was nice, no issues.Cons:
My only complaint was that I feel I was upsold how 'Iceland is different from other countries so the insurance is more worthwhile here.' I came in November and other then some rain and higher winds, I really didn't think the weather was all that special. I didn't encounter any gravel roads going to the main sites along the southern coast and their certainly wasn't need for the wind and ash insurance. Now certainly these things happen, of course, and it's good to be aware, but I felt like the way everyone was talking about the weather I would be stupid not to take it, yet the changes were really not that different from my home country. So maybe I would amend the shtick on insurance to 'useful if you only drive in sunny weather' or something similar.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2019
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The staff was very friendly and got us into our car very fast. No issues with extra fees or aggressive upsells.Cons:
The airport bus that was supposed to come every 10 minutes was very late when we dropped off our car, probably 25 minutes late.7.2 Good
Jul 2018
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The cars were new and clean. The RAV4 we got had only 4,000 KMs. Well optioned with a free GPS that really didn't find any locations. For $15 per day you can rent a wifi adapter we didn't get it as my cell had internationals calling and data. Check in was pretty quick.Cons:
The check in to get your car was painfully long. After waiting a long time for the rental car shuttle to load up with folks ~ 20 minutes we were off to the rental car drop offs. Once we arrived there we waited around another 40 minutes to get our RAV4. The car GPS couldn't find sites to see by name. I plugged them into my Google Maps and it had no issue finished where we needed to go.5.2 Fair
May 2018
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The checkin and dropoff processCons:
USB port didn’t work. Cruise control didn’t work. Radio didn’t work. Basically just a sorry excuse for a car.7.2 Good
Sep 2017
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Pick up and drop off was well done - staff professional.Cons:
We didn't know that we had to take a bus to the pick up point and we wasted a lot of time finding this out. This should have been written on our voucher. The car was smaller than expected. There is NO WAY to fit 4 normal sizes suitcases in the boot as the description states. We had to stack 3 up in the back and put one in the back seat between passengers. This was uncomfortable and unsafe. There was no view out the back window. I think it should be made clear that it will take 2 suitcases and another couple small bags.Avis
7.6
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24 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
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7.0
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8.0
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8.3
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2.4 Poor
Mar 2019
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They didn't have the car we requested and couldn't put us in any of the several other cars that were in their lot. We ended up renting from someone else.7.2 Good
Feb 2019
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Price was greatCons:
Very long lines and slow service - wasted about an hour and half to get to my car.8.0 Very Good
Mar 2018
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Easy pickup process even if long lines. Car was spotless and in good shapeCons:
Confusing drop off processs and location made airline checkin tighter than expected9.6 Wonderful
Mar 2018
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Very long wait to pick up car.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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The member of staff at the Avis rental desk at KEF airport was fantastic, great knowledge and really friendly The speed of service was also far quicker and felt streamlined in comparison to elsewhere2.8 Poor
Oct 2017
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car was okCons:
High pressure insurance upsell. Make sure you arrange extra insurance coverage with online booking company. Cars and repairs are extremely expensive in Iceland, this Avis is will get you for the smallest scratch and change you the most they can - according to the pushy counter clerk.Europcar
7.4
Good
19 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.3
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8.4 Very Good
May 2019
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We liked that they gave us a hybrid car and we were able to save on fuel costs.Cons:
Staff at pick-up was not particularly friendly or helpful.9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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The interaction I had with Europacar staff both at pick-up and return was first rate. Both were pleasant, professional without any intent to hassle or nitpick. Or that I felt pressured to add something I did not want to add. The car was new, clean, comfortable in excellent working order. I highly commend Europacar for their excellent, professional and I might add nice staff with excellent English speaking skills.Cons:
The cost which was not excessive by Icelandic standards but far more expensive than my home country. This of course is not a criticism of Europacar but a function of the reality of car rental/hire in Iceland. The cost to return the car at the Eastern end of Iceland doubled the cost.9.6 Wonderful
Sep 2018
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Relatively new van, ran great, and the custom shelving was quite handy, especially the pull out cutting board table. Plenty of room for 2. Friendly crew.Cons:
It was a panel van so with the custom shelving there is zero visibility of whats behind you or in your side blind spots. Outside of the city you can get by but be prepared to have your passenger on the lookout for you. With the new law / rule you need to park at camping sites and pay the fee, so seems to defeat the point of the camper van.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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Far better service than the Budget office next door (at Reykjavik/KEF), which is what we used last time. Fast, friendly, helpful, and no-nonsense. The car was in great condition, and met our needs perfectly.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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First vehicle I was given had a flat tire light on - but it was immediately replaced with a nicer vehicle when I pointed it out. Vehicle rental overall was great. On returning, there had been some minor issues (chips due to gravel roads) that I reported and this was handled very smoothly and professionally by the team.Cons:
Since this rental was in Iceland I would have loved the option to get a larger 4x4 vehicle. However, this was not available for 7 passengers! Overall, very good though.7.6 Good
Jun 2017
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The staff were very friendly and professional.Cons:
I had expected a slightly higher quality car. The various categories/tiers made it difficult to honestly assess value. For example, we selected a "VW Golf or similar" and ended up with a Kia. I do not consider the Kia similar given we did not select the economy category.GREEN MOTION
7.4
Good
7 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.2
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7.6 Good
Feb 2019
Pros:
Friendly staff, easy pick up and drop off.Cons:
Get comprehensive car insurance before you go. Given the high winds and loose gravel on the roads its common to get chips and scratches. The insurance they sell you when you pick up the car is very expensive, which is how they offer relatively cheap hire fees.5.2 Fair
Jan 2019
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When started the car up the engine management light was on & stayed on indicating there was an issue, also the car was over revering instead of ticking over. I went back into to sales office before we took the car to be told the light was ok & the car was fine & as it was busy the staff just dismiss6.8 Okay
Nov 2018
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Good value. Pick up/drop off from airport.Cons:
Jeep Wrangler advertised, Jeep Renegade provided. Huge crack in windscreen and bonnet wasn’t closed on pick up so as we drove away the bonnet started flapping open.2.0 Poor
May 2023
Ice Rental Cars
6.0
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2 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
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6.0
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6.0
Value for money
6.0
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Routes Car & Truck Rentals
6.0
Okay
10 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
5.8
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5.0
Value for money
6.8
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2023
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6.0 Okay
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Mar 2023
Ice Rental 4x4
5.6
Fair
2 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
5.2
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2023
6.0 Okay
Jul 2023
ADDCAR RENTAL
5.0
Fair
2 reviewsCleanliness
5.0
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5.0
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4.0
Value for money
5.0
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Jun 2023
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May 2023
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Arnarvollur
+354 519 9300
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Flugvellir 6
+354 519 4141
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+354 591 7900
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Blikavellir 3
+354 773 7079
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Blikavöllur 3
+354 787 4444
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+354 571 2266
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Bogatröð 1, 262, Iceland
+354 511 5660
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+354 511 5660
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Framnesvegur 19c, Keflavík, Iceland
+354 537 2018
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+354 537 2018
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Framnesvegur 19c
+54 11 5263 0917
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Iðavellir 1
+354 777 6111
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Njarðarbraut 15, Reykjanesbær
+354 591 7900
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+354 591 7900
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Keflavik Hotel Delivery
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Grofin 7, , Iceland
+354 511 3111
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+354 511 3111
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Keflavik International Airport
+354 551 7000
Vesturbraut 10 Reykjanesbær (Keflavik) - Iceland
+354 551 7000
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Arnarvollur
+354 519 9300
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Keflavik International Airport
+354 540 2222
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8.0 Very Good
Jun 2018
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nice people to deal with close to the airport (you can go walking, no need for the shuttle unless you have a lot of luggage)Cons:
the papers with the issues of the car is not clear. there are no drawings of the car, everything is written.One location in Keflavik
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Keflavik International Airport
+354 455 0000
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International Airport Reykjavík, Iceland (IS)
+354 551 1115
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