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Self-drive trips in Iceland

Drive yourself, at your own pace, on a route planned by locals. Every trip includes your rental car, hotels with breakfast and a day-by-day plan. Add tours like ice caves or glacier hikes to any day.

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"From" prices are per person, with 2 travellers sharing a double room, in the cheapest month the trip runs. Each trip page has the prices for 1 to 4 travellers and every season.
9 trips · prices per person, 2 travellers sharing
South Coast & Glacier Lagoon in 5 DaysSelf-drive5 DAYS
4 nights · car and hotels

South Coast & Glacier Lagoon in 5 Days

Golden Circle, the South Coast waterfalls and black-sand beaches, two nights by Vatnajökull for an unhurried day at Jökulsárlón, and a last night in Reykjavík.
Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, Reynisfjara, JökulsárlónAll year
From, per person103,600 ISKSee the trip →
Northern Lights & Ice Cave on the South Coast in 6 DaysSelf-drive6 DAYS
5 nights · car and hotels

Northern Lights & Ice Cave on the South Coast in 6 Days

A winter self-drive along Iceland's South Coast with a guided ice cave tour at Vatnajökull, two nights near Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and five nights outside the towns for the northern lights.
Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss, ReynisfjaraOctober to April (ice cave season)
From, per person142,600 ISKSee the trip →
Northern Lights: Golden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes in 7 DaysSelf-drive7 DAYS
6 nights · car and hotels

Northern Lights: Golden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes in 7 Days

A winter self-drive with six nights in the countryside, away from city lights: Snæfellsnes, the Golden Circle, the South Coast waterfalls and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon.
Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, SkógafossSeptember to April (northern lights season)
From, per person141,300 ISKSee the trip →
Ring Road in 7 DaysSelf-drive7 DAYS
6 nights · car and hotels

Ring Road in 7 Days

The whole Ring Road in one week: the Golden Circle, the South Coast, Jökulsárlón, the East Fjords, Mývatn and Akureyri, ending with a night in Reykjavík.
Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, Reynisfjara, Jökulsárlón, Stokksnes, DettifossAll year (best May to September)
From, per person137,400 ISKSee the trip →
Golden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes in 7 DaysSelf-drive7 DAYS
6 nights · car and hotels

Golden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes in 7 Days

A summer self-drive through West and South Iceland: two nights on Snæfellsnes, the Golden Circle, the South Coast waterfalls and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, with long light evenings.
Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Þingvellir, Gullfoss, Seljalandsfoss, SkógafossMay to September
From, per person159,800 ISKSee the trip →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes in 10 DaysSelf-drive10 DAYS
9 nights · car and hotels

Ring Road & Snæfellsnes in 10 Days

The full circle of Iceland plus two nights on the Snæfellsnes peninsula: glaciers, fjords, waterfalls and the lava fields of Mývatn, with car, hotels and a day-by-day route.
Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Glaumbær, Goðafoss, Mývatn, DettifossAll year
From, per person199,900 ISKSee the trip →
Winter Ring Road & Snæfellsnes in 10 DaysSelf-drive10 DAYS
9 nights · car and hotels

Winter Ring Road & Snæfellsnes in 10 Days

The whole Ring Road and Snæfellsnes in winter, with a 4x4, a guided ice cave tour at Vatnajökull, nine nights outside the big towns for the northern lights, and a winter route for every day.
Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Goðafoss, Mývatn, Dettifoss, East FjordsOctober to April
From, per person220,100 ISKSee the trip →
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes in 12 DaysSelf-drive12 DAYS
11 nights · car and hotels

Ring Road & Snæfellsnes in 12 Days

The full Ring Road plus Snæfellsnes at a slower pace: two nights at Lake Mývatn for Húsavík, Ásbyrgi and Dettifoss, and an extra night near Skaftafell for the glaciers.
Kirkjufell, Djúpalónssandur, Glaumbær, Goðafoss, Mývatn, DettifossMay to September
From, per person297,500 ISKSee the trip →
Ring Road & Westfjords in 14 DaysSelf-drive14 DAYS
13 nights · car and hotels

Ring Road & Westfjords in 14 Days

The whole Ring Road plus the Westfjords: Snæfellsnes, the Baldur ferry across Breiðafjörður, Dynjandi, two nights in Ísafjörður and the quiet Strandir coast, then the north, the East Fjords and the South Coast.
Kirkjufell, Baldur ferry, Dynjandi, Ísafjörður, Hvítserkur, GoðafossMid-June to early September
From, per person412,300 ISKSee the trip →

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Compare the trips

TripNightsSeasonLongest dayBest forFrom, per person
South Coast & Glacier Lagoon in 5 Days4All yearDay 4: about 255–325 km, 3.5–4.5 hours of drivingFirst-time visitors who want the Golden Circle, the South Coast and a glacier lagoon, with two nights in the same hotel by the glacier and a last evening in Reykjavík103,600 ISK
Northern Lights & Ice Cave on the South Coast in 6 Days5October to April (ice cave season)Day 5: about 290 km, 3.5–4 hours of drivingWinter visitors who want an ice cave and the northern lights without a long Ring Road drive142,600 ISK
Northern Lights: Golden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes in 7 Days6September to April (northern lights season)Day 3: about 280 km, 3.5–4 hours of drivingWinter visitors who want the best chance of seeing the northern lights, with every night outside the towns and an ice cave day near Jökulsárlón141,300 ISK
Ring Road in 7 Days6All year (best May to September)Day 6: about 390 km, 5 hours of drivingTravellers with one week who want to drive the whole circle and do not mind some long driving days137,400 ISK
Golden Circle, South Coast & Snæfellsnes in 7 Days6May to SeptemberDay 3: about 280 km, 3.5–4 hours of drivingFirst-time summer visitors who want the West and the South in one week, with time at each stop159,800 ISK
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes in 10 Days9All yearDay 3: about 300 km, 4–4.5 hours of drivingFirst-time visitors who want to see all of Iceland, including the north and east, with no more than 4.5 hours of driving on any day199,900 ISK
Winter Ring Road & Snæfellsnes in 10 Days9October to AprilDay 3: about 290 km, 4–4.5 hours of drivingWinter visitors who want the whole country, the northern lights and an ice cave in one trip, and are comfortable driving on winter roads220,100 ISK
Ring Road & Snæfellsnes in 12 Days11May to SeptemberDay 3: about 300 km, 4–4.5 hours of drivingTravellers who want the whole Ring Road with shorter driving days and time for whale watching, glacier hikes and hot baths297,500 ISK
Ring Road & Westfjords in 14 Days13Mid-June to early SeptemberDay 10: about 270 km through the East Fjords, 3.5–4 hours of drivingTravellers with two weeks who want the whole country, including the Westfjords that most visitors miss412,300 ISK

Why book a self-drive trip with us?

Planned by localsOur routes avoid long, tiring days and include the places most visitors drive past.
One price, one bookingCar, hotels with breakfast and tours together, instead of many separate bookings.
Help when you need itRoads close and the weather changes. We are a message away and help you re-plan.
FlexibleAdd nights, add tours or change the route. Every trip is booked by hand for your dates.

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Self-drive in Iceland: questions

What is a self-drive trip?

You drive your own rental car on a route we plan, staying in hotels we book for you. There is no guide or group, so you choose when to leave and where to stop. You can add guided tours on any day.

How do I book?

Open a trip and choose your arrival date, number of travellers, hotel level and car. You can add tours too. You see the full price before you book. You book online with a 20% deposit by card and pay the rest 45 days before arrival. We then book the hotels and the car and confirm by email within 24 hours. Book at least 14 days before you arrive.

Can I drive in winter?

Yes. From October to April a 4x4 is included. Our northern lights trips are made for winter, with nights outside the towns, and one includes an ice cave tour. Days are short in December and January and roads can close in storms, so we plan around the daylight and help you re-plan if the weather changes.

How many days do I need for the Ring Road?

At least 7 to 8 days for the main sights. With 10 days you can add the Snæfellsnes peninsula and drive shorter days.

Can I change the trip?

Yes. Add a night in Reykjavík and add tours when you book. For anything else, such as another route or more nights, ask us and we send you a price within 24 hours.