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.
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