General Information
The major highway in Iceland runs along the coast of this small island country. You can depart from Reykjavik and easily get to any coastal community. Travel to the interior of this country can lead you on a series of unpaved roads. Many of these roads are impassable in midsummer due to mud and travel is allowed only on prescribed roads.

Requirements
To rent a car, you must be at least 20 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Seatbelts are mandatory.

Speed Limits
Speed limits in Iceland are as follows: City 31mph/50kph Open Roads 49mph/80kph Highway 55mph/90kph

Rules of the Road
Traffic travels on the right and passing occurs on the left. Iceland it is forbidden to drive off roads or on marked tracks. Exercise extreme caution when passing a horse and rider. Always give right of way to domestic animals.

Gas
In the Reykjavik area, gas stations are open usually from 7:30am to 8pm. Some stations are open until 11 pm. Outside of the city, gas stations hours vary, but most stations are open until 10 pm.

Tolls
There are no toll highways in Iceland. However, there is a toll of approximately ISK 1,000 to use the Hvalfjudor Tunnel.

Parking
Parking meters are a common sight in downtown Reykjavik, most offering a two-hour limit. There are a few parking garages in Reykjavik but they are not as common elsewhere in Iceland.

General Information
Car rental insurance varies widely, so please review the information below prior to making your reservation. Regulations of the country where you rent the car will be in effect for the duration of your rental.

All our car rental rates include fire and third party liability insurance. Our inclusive rates also provide collision and theft coverage at an advance purchase discount. You may elect to decline collision and theft coverage. If you plan to take advantage of coverage offered by your credit card, please contact your card issuer directly for details. Specific insurance information for your reservation will be printed on your confirmation voucher.

The following guidelines apply to rentals commencing in Iceland.

Required Coverage
Fire and third party liability insurance is mandatory and is included in all rentals. Third party liability insurance offers up to US$11,200,000 for bodily injury and US$1,940,000 coverage in case of damage to property, outside of the rental car. Rates also include Personal Accident Insurance (PAI) for driver only, and cover up to approx US$ 848,000.

Optional Coverage
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and theft protection are included in our inclusive rates at a discount. CDW, if purchased at the rental counter, costs approximately US$20 - US$30 per day. Theft protection, if purchased at the rental counter, costs approximately US$20 - US$30 per day. CDW and theft protection reduces the deductible (responsibility of the client) to US$1745 - US$2965, depending on vehicle type. Super CDW may be offered locally to reduce the deductible as low as zero. Optional insurance coverage is available with select suppliers only, rates subject to change without notice.

General Information
All rental cars must remain on Iceland. There is no travel allowed outside of Iceland with a rental car.

Restricted Countries
Travel is not allowed outside of Iceland.

One-Way Rentals
Domestic one way rentals are available for an additional fee of approximately US$82. International one-way rentals are not available from Iceland.

United States Embassy in Iceland
Laufasvegur 21
Reykjavik, 09728
Iceland
Phone # 354-562-9100
Fax # 354-562-9139