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Iceland rules and regulations

Road rules
  • Vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road 
  • It is obligatory to use headlights at all times of the day and night
  • Always give right of way to domestic animals; Exercise extreme caution when passing a horse and rider
  • Iceland is forbidden to drive offroads or on un-marked tracks
  • Overtaking occurs on the left
Driving regulations
  1. Minimum age for rental:
    • 21 years of age,  may be higher for certain larger / more expensive vehicle groups
    • Rental rates may be higher for renters aged 21-24
  2. Driving Licence:
    • Valid Full Driving Licence
    • All valid licenses accepted, no international license required

Travel tips

Many roads in Iceland's sparsely populated countryside are surfaced with loose gravel and must be driven through carefully. These roads are often impassable until midsummer, plus mountain roads are often very winding and vehicles need to be driven with care. But National Car Rental locations hold a large proportion of four wheel drive vehicles to help visitors cope with the more challenging road conditions.
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