Car rental in Reykjavik International Airport, Iceland (RKV)

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RKV airport car rental starts with the distinction that saves trips: RKV is Reykjavik's DOMESTIC city airport, minutes from downtown - international flights land at Keflavik (KEF), around 45 minutes southwest, where the full rental industry clusters. At RKV itself the picture is compact but real: Hertz and Avis both keep desks at the terminal within walking distance of baggage claim, on business-day hours (roughly 8:00 to 17:00 or 18:00 weekdays, shorter weekends), suiting travellers hopping back from Akureyri, Egilsstadir or other domestic runs. If you are landing from abroad, rent at KEF; if you are starting an Iceland leg from the city or returning from the domestic network, RKV's desks spare you the airport transfer. Book ahead in summer either way - Iceland's fleets run tight from June to September.

Airport vs downtown car rental pickup in Reykjavik International Airport
Pickup option	Convenience	Typical price	Watch for
Airport desk	Land and drive, no transfer needed	Higher (airport surcharges)	After-hours return rules
Downtown office	Needs a transfer first	Often 10-25% cheaper	Limited weekend hours
Hotel delivery	The car comes to you	Varies by supplier	Availability outside major cities

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Frequently asked questions

Is RKV the same as Keflavik airport?

No - RKV is Reykjavik's domestic city airport, minutes from downtown, serving internal flights. International arrivals land at Keflavik (KEF), about 45 minutes southwest, which hosts the full rental line-up. Booking a car for the wrong airport is a common and avoidable Iceland mistake - check your flight's code first.

Which rental companies operate at RKV?

Hertz and Avis both keep desks at the domestic terminal, a short walk from baggage claim, generally open around 8:00 to 17:00 or 18:00 on weekdays with shorter weekend hours. Fleets are smaller than Keflavik's, so reserve ahead - especially in summer when Iceland's rental stock runs tight nationwide.

When does renting at RKV make sense?

When your itinerary touches the domestic network: flying back from Akureyri or Egilsstadir into RKV and driving onward, or starting a road leg from Reykjavik itself without trekking out to Keflavik. For international arrivals and departures, KEF's wider choice and longer hours almost always win.

What should I know about driving out of Reykjavik?

The Ring Road is paved and straightforward, but Iceland punishes casual planning: weather changes fast, gravel begins where the highlights do, and F-roads require 4x4s and are seasonal. Check road and wind conditions daily, fuel up before remote stretches, and size the car to your actual route.