Egilsstadir International Airport is one of four airports in Iceland that services international flights. This location serves as an alternate for the Keflavik Airport, and is open 24 hours a day. The city of Egilsstadir is the center for culture and services in East Iceland. With a car rental, travelers are able to experience some of Iceland's most beautiful nature, visit museums and cultural events, partake in bird watching and see herds of wild reindeer in their natural habitat.
For your convenience, Auto Europe books rental cars in Egilsstadir with most major carriers that do business in the international airport, as well as in offices in downtown Egilsstadir. To ensure that your trip unfolds as seamlessly as possible, clients are offered discounted rates on chauffeur and transfer services at the best prices available.
Thanks to our unique relationships with the most trusted car rental companies like Hertz, Enterprise, and Europcar at the Egilsstadir Airport, we are able to offer special rates you can't find anywhere else (even when renting directly through one of these suppliers). Whether you need an economy car or a versatile van rental in Iceland, you can take your pick of the best vehicles available and pay great low prices, too! Use our three-step booking engine above to discover more suppliers and compare rates today!
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Avis at Egilsstadir Airport Egilstadir Airport, Egilsstadir, Iceland 700 +354 591 4000 |
Avis Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Budget at Egilsstadir Airport Egilsstadir Airport, Egilsstadir, Iceland 700 +354 562 6060 |
Budget Hours: Mon - Sun 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
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Europcar at Egilsstadir Airport Egissltadir Airport, Egilsstadir, Iceland 700 +354 461 6000 |
Europcar Hours: Mon - Sun 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
The airport terminal was originally built in the early sixties, and recently underwent extensive renovations in the early nineties. The newest addition to the facility is a new arrivals hall that was finished in 2007. The terminal has two floors with check-in counters, baggage entry and customs all located on the first floor, and business lounges, dining area and a main waiting hall located on the second floor. Shops inside the facility offer a wide selection of international brands, as well as exclusive Icelandic products.
Any questions that should arise during your time spent traveling through EGS should be directed to staff members working at one of the airport's information desks. These individuals will be able to provide you with specific facility information, as well as basic travel related info you may need.
In addition to car rentals in Iceland, Auto Europe can now arrange hotel accommodations in Egilsstadir and surrounding cities at discounted rates. Hotels near EGS include the Icelandair Hotel Herad, Midgardur Apartments, Hotel Edda Egilsstadir and Hotel Eyvindara. Find more information on all of our travel services online or give us a call at 1-888-223-5555.
Egilsstadir International Airport Egilsstadir International Airport Sunnudalsvegur, Egilsstadir, 701 IATA Code: EGS ICAO Code: BIEG Latitude: 65.283333 Longitude: -14.401389 General Information: Egilsstaðir Airport is a single-runway international airport in Egilsstaðir, Iceland. The main carrier is Air Iceland with flights to Reykjavík. The airport has several car rental options available, such as Europcar and Sixt. Egilsstaðir also handles the occasional WOW air flight, operated by an A320. |