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Journey Through the Icelandic Highland.

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Welcome to the land of fire and ice, where breathtaking landscapes and thrilling adventures await. If you're considering a trip to Iceland, you're in for a real treat. This small island in the North Atlantic Ocean is a nature lover's paradise, boasting volcanic landscapes, geothermal hot springs, glaciers, and more. In this blog post, we'll dive into an unforgettable experience exploring the Icelandic Highlands with a private tour in a Land Rover Defender, staying in a cozy mountain hut, and experiencing the best of what the Highlands have to offer.

A Rugged Adventure Awaits: Land Rover Defender

When it comes to exploring the Icelandic Highlands, a trusty 4x4 vehicle is essential. Enter the Land Rover Defender, a classic off-road vehicle known for its  capability to handle the most challenging terrain. The Defender's iconic design and off-road prowess make it the perfect vehicle for navigating the rugged terrain of Iceland's remote interior.

Private Tours in the Highlands: A Tailored Experience

One of the best ways to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Icelandic Highlands is on a private tour with an expert guide. These tours offer a personalized, intimate experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and unique cultural experiences of the region.

Your expert guide will tailor the tour to your interests and preferences, ensuring you get the most out of your time in the Highlands. Whether you're seeking adventure and adrenaline-pumping activities or simply want to relax and soak in the natural beauty, a private tour in the Highlands is an unforgettable experience.

Mountain Hut: A Home Away from Home

After a long day exploring the Highlands, there's nothing quite like retiring to a cozy mountain hut for a well-deserved rest. These huts, situated in remote locations throughout the Highlands, offer a unique and authentic Icelandic experience. Far from the distractions of modern life, you'll find peace and tranquility in these rustic accommodations.

The huts are basic but comfortable, often featuring shared sleeping quarters, communal kitchens, and basic bathroom facilities. This simplicity allows you to truly disconnect from the world and focus on the natural beauty surrounding you. Share stories with fellow travelers, stargaze under the expansive night sky, or simply cozy up with a good book – the choice is yours.

Highlights of the Icelandic Highlands

There's no shortage of incredible sights and experiences to be had in the Highlands. Some must-see destinations include:

Landmannalaugar : Famous for its colorful rhyolite moun  tains, geothermal hot springs, and vast lava fields, this region is a hiker's paradise.

Thorsmork : Surrounded by glaciers and dramatic landscapes, Thorsmork offers a range of hiking trails and an opportunity to explore the aftermath of the 2010 Eyjafjallajokull eruption.

Askja : A remote volcanic caldera in the heart of the Highlands, Askja is home to the stunning Viti crater lake – an otherworldly turquoise pool that beckons visitors to take a dip.

Conclusion :

Iceland's Highlands are a place of unparalleled beauty and adventure, and exploring this region in a Land Rover Defender on a private tour is an experience you'll never forget. From the rugged landscapes to the warm, inviting atmosphere of a mountain hut, the Icelandic Highlands offer a once-in-a-lifetime journey for nature lovers and adventurers alike.

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Epic Iceland Land Rover Defender Road Trip – Journey of a lifetime

Words and pictures are by Malcolm Holmes. He lives in Milton Keynes, England and is a design manager for a major Japanese car manufacturer. He has been obsessed by travel and photography since his teenage years. As his son has grown up, they have spent many enjoyable school holidays exploring more and more of Iceland together. In the winter of 2014 he went on a epic Iceland Land Rover Defender Road Trip.

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Six trips around iceland – this time in a land rover defender.

‘Surely after 6 trips you have seen enough of Iceland?’ a friend asked us just before left for our seventh visit . The answer was of course a blunt ‘no’. Our seventh trip was going to be taking us ‘full circle’, basically following route 1 , but with ‘diversions’ to some of the places off the beaten track that we have grown to love during our visits over the last four years, and a few new locations that we had yet to discover.

Heading to the pool

We arrived as the black of night closed in. A thin mist was forming in the air, and it was distinctly colder as we unloaded or bags and bundle into the Borgarnes Hostel . We paused in the hostel only briefly to chat with the friendly, enthusiastic staff and retrieve our swimming gear from the bags, then headed to the pool.

Getting the Iceland Land Rover Defender Road Trip off to a great start

Anyone who has visited Iceland will know the nations love of swimming pools . Just about every town, village, and even small settlements has a pool. Geothermal heat overcomes the prohibitive operating costs that make them so expensive at home in the UK, and allows Icelandic communities to create a warm oasis where they can exercise, socialize and relax together in super warm pools and hot pots. Borgarnes pool is one of my favourites. Three steaming hot pots, a great multi lane 25m pool, kids slides and splash pools (all outside of course), and a smaller indoor pool. As I sat in the hot pot, the mist played over the pool and the underwater lights seemed to create their own blue aurora playing above the water surface. The outside temperature was -1C and the water temperature 39C. Suitably relaxed and warmed to the core. The trip was off to a good start.

Going to Djupavik in the Westfjords

In the morning, we leave the hostel as the sky starts to brighten. Thick mist hangs in the air and the Land Rover Defender Isey has a crusty coating of frost on the windows. How nice to have heated seats and a heated windscreen on! We leave Borgarnes behind and continue north. Destination today is Djupavik. Population four, plus a dog called Freya.

Arriving at the extreme of the Westfjords

Djupavik lies at the end of Reykjarfjordur, about 70km north of Holmavik on the eastern extreme of the Western Fjords. In 1935 a group of businessmen began the construction of what was at the time, the largest concrete structure in Europe. A fish processing factory on a scale never seen before. Operation started in 1936 and the plentiful supply of mackerel assured shipping boats arrived, dozens a day fully loaded, to feed the outrageous appetite of the factory. Three colossal fish oil tanks filled with the liquid gold harvested from the sea, and thousands of bags of fish meal left the factory every week, ensuring that the owners, and the small settlement at Djupavik, prospered.

Within a decade though the fish stocks were dwindling and despite diversification, the Djupavik plant closed down for good in 1954. A huge concrete monument to an unsustainable industry.

The second life of Djupavik

The rusting hull of ‘MS Sudurland’, the 95 year old coaster that served the factory as accommodation for some of the workers, remains at the end of the fjord today. In 1985 the factory and the female workers boarding house nearby were bought by Eva & Asi. The boarding house became Hotel Djupavik and the fish factory became both a museum and an art gallery. Djupavik found a second life.

Watch a documentary about the fish processing plant in Djupavik

Driving the remote Strandir

We left the tarmacked road shortly after Holmavik, and joined route F643, a pot holed graded track heading north to Djupavik, and ultimately, 100km to the small cluster of farms buildings that is Krossnes. A few cm of snow lay on the track as we climbed over the pass from Bassastadir to Odi and then dropped back down to the sea at Bjarnafjordur. From there the track hugs the Strandir coast, winding around breath-taking headlands and into beautifully barren fjords. Occasionally seals can be seen bobbing up from the waves breaking along the cost. Vast piles of driftwood, driven by the tides from Siberia, lay washed high up onto the beaches. Roots and branches, well weathered by years in the north Atlantic, worn into contoured shapes that would be admired by anyone trying to create a retro 70’s look in their living room.

Delicate crossings

Eventually the track takes a shortcut, and ascends bravely over a rock fall strewn pass, a mountain, named Kambur, blocking the alternative route around the headland. The snow gets gradually thicker, and we alternate between heavy snow fall and bright blue sky. The camber on the track leans Isey towards the edge of the tack and the long drop beyond. Gentle second gear, diff lock engaged, don’t slip. We edge over the summit and start dropping down towards the sea once again, Djupavik only a few km away.

Exploring the shoreline

After arriving at Hotel Djupavik and depositing our bags we head out to explore the shoreline and the area around the factory. Gulls sit motionless on the remains of the landing jetty, about 50m away from shore. There are breaks in the cloud and pale late afternoon sun shines reflects strongly from the snow covered mountains on the opposite side of the fjord. We will be passing that way tomorrow, but for now I just enjoy the calm and take in the wonderful view. My son Ellis, and nephew Alex, are enjoying a snow ball fight, and Freya the dog is joining in too. Few of the snowballs hit their target since Freya is far too quick to intercept their path and bite them mid-flight. All three of them enjoy the game until hands (and canine mouths) are too cold.

Unusual concert hall

On the far side of the factory are the three colossal fish oil tanks. Huge echoing caverns. Ellis slides himself through the porthole like access hatch and spends a good time enjoying the echoing ambiance within. Sigur Ros held a concert in this tank back in 2006 as part of their uniquely low key tour of Iceland. Watch their beautifully produced movie of the tour, ‘ Heima ’ and you will understand what a unique and atmospheric location Djupavik is.

Long after the last sunlight has disappeared from the sky, we venture out of the hotel once again. The chill of the night surrounds us. Its -5degrees now, but its calm, there is no wind, and the sky is partially clear. As our eyes adjust we see the sky is green. We walk a few hundred meters away from the hotel, away from the lights, and then it becomes clear. The aurora borealis is trying to give us a show. The remaining clouds partially defuse the light but despite that we feel so lucky to enjoy the spectacle that every visitor to Iceland longs to see.

Climbing to the village of Gjogur

Our third day starts before the sun is up. Isey takes us further north along the slippery track that follows the edge of the fjord before climbing up to the village of Gjogur . The population of Gjogur can’t be more than 30 and yet it has its own airport. The airport is one of only a few in the world without a paved runway and yet has scheduled flights. In this case, a weekly flight to Reykjavik.

In deep snow

We take a turn at the tiny settlement of Melar onto the F649 and start climbing over another mountain pass, deep in snow and with no other tyre tracks. If it was not for the yellow posts marking the way we really would have no idea where to drive. As we climb towards the summit of the pass, the snow is getting really deep. I can feel the Isey’s axels dragging in the soft fresh snow. We reach the top, and then it’s a steep descent through multiple switch backs before eventually descending below the snow line, and into the once prosperous settlement of Ingolfsfjordur.

In remote Ingolfsfjordur

Like Djupavik, Ingolfsfjordur was built on the mackerel trade. Another abandoned and dilapidated fish factory, a couple of smart but seemingly unoccupied houses and the partially dilapidated accommodation building are all that remain. This place seems even more haunting than Djupavik. For Ingolfsjordur there really has been no salvation. No one with the vision to create a new beginning. No one able to open up the beauty of the surrounds or the amazing modern history to visitors. The fish went and so did everything else, or so it would seem.

We stop for photographs only for a short time before turning back and aiming Isey 6 towards Krossnes, at the end of the track north, where we know there will be a far more inviting treat waiting for us.

At 66 degrees north

Krossnes is pretty much as far north as you can get on the east coast of the Westfjords. Its 66 Degrees North and as the famous Icelandic clothing brand is always keen to remind you, its wild, rugged and remote at this latitude. What is not always so well publicized is that there is the most wonderful swimming pool in Iceland (official results of the survey of three of us on this trip) is located on the beach, just beyond the last farm house that is Krossnes.

The most amazing pool ever!

The pool was built in 1954, and the natural hot spring that feeds it has kept it at a mid 30’sC ever since. It surprises the visitor in so many ways. It’s so clean, its so warm, its on a beach, there’s no electricity, no lights, but there are candles. There’s no one else there and just why did anyone build a pool in such a remote location? I’m not to sure on how or why, but I can say that this most amazing pool I have ever visited, filled by the second oldest water in the world (only out-aged by a hot spring in Hawaii apparently), it is one of my favorite places in the world. Visiting for the first time in 2013 was a kind of epiphany. I adore this place.

Inside the cathredal

Back in Djupavik in the late afternoon we ask Eva to show us the inside of the old factory, Even after nearly 30 years since they took on the factory, the preservation remains very much ‘work in progress’. Even this year Eva, Asi and a team of volunteers that help out in the summer months, have discovered previously hidden spaces behind walls previously thought to be solid concrete. Every wall of the plant has a deep patina, organic colours, cracks and textures that provide a gothic canvas on which to present the art that adorns the walls every summer. The machine rooms are ghostly reminders of the intense industry that inhabited this quite fjord all those years ago. Much of the machinery remains. Huge engines, generators, chutes and ovens. Workers signatures and messages and tallies from the 1940s engraved into the wooden chutes add a human dimension that pulls your imagination back 70 years and fills the mind with even more questions. Cathedral like windows allow the majesty of the surrounding mountains to connect with the history preserved within. What an amazing view to close the day with.

Going to to the north east

In the coming days Isey takes us to Akureyri , the capital of the north, underground hot springs near Myvatn , beautiful Seydisfjordur , Hofn , the ice-fingers projecting from Vatnajokul, the black beach at Vik and many more locations that will remain permanently engraved in our memories.

Our trip ends with just one night in Reykjavik. Over an Italian meal we discuss our favourite locations, but its impossible to choose. I don’t want to choose, I love it all. I guess we will just have to come back again next year and try and figure it out then.

Now its late November. I have a map in front of me. I have never been to Isafjordur, yet the fish we enjoyed for dinner last Friday came from there. Just a few hours away and a short ferry ride is the island of Flatey  I remember seeing the island in the dark comedy film ‘ White Nights Wedding ’.

I can see our 8th trip starting to take shape.

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Iceland has been blessed with the ability to turn the commonplace into the exceptional. Welcome to this magnificent destination that has been topping the wish list of spirited travelers for years now and is marked by the infectious sparkle of its capital. Get ready to groove to the tune of electrifying Reykjavik as you meet your fellow participants with whom you are going to experience one of the most memorable journeys of your life.

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After breakfast, we will head towards the vehicle pickup location where we will get briefed on the vehicles and driving conditions in Iceland. With the power of Land Rover Defender in your hands, we head north from Reykjavík towards the Snaefellsnes Peninsula region. Traversing through the road less traveled, we will explore the iconic Black Church in Búðir, the Svörtuloft Lighthouse and the Saxhóll Crater. The day will end at a stunning location where you can celebrate the success of your first driving day in Iceland.

As you leave the peninsula, take a moment to admire the stunning coastal scenery. Rolling our wheels further towards the famous Golden Circle, we will discover nature’s wonder, the Thingvellir National Park. Driving through the park, you will see the stunning rift valley between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, as well as numerous waterfalls, hot springs, and other natural wonders. The day will conclude at the Great Geysir hot spring area, one of Iceland’s most famous attractions.

Today calls for our overlanders to bring in some extra warm clothing and a sense of adventure! Start your day by driving from Geysir to Gullfoss Falls. This stunning waterfall drops over two tiers into a deep canyon, creating a powerful and a dramatic sight. After witnessing this majestic waterfall, we will head towards Langjokull Glacier where you spend the most exhilarating and adrenalin pumping hours of your life as we ride snowmobiles on the Langjokull, Iceland’s second largest glacier and home to some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country.

We will begin our day with a visit to a natural Ice Cave called Katla. We will spend the morning witnessing the stunning beauty of mother nature which will only get better as the day progresses. In the second half, we will head towards more natural wonders of Iceland as we explore the Black Sand and Diamond beaches on a stunning coastal drive. In the evening we will head to our hotel in Glacier Lagoon area with the hope of witnessing Northern Lights in the night.

Today will be our last driving day but there is still a lot left to witness and explore. We will drive along the southern coast passing small Icelandic farms where we can stop and learn about Icelandic greenhouse farming before we continue towards the stunning Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls. With a heart full of memories and a bag full of souvenirs, we will finally head back to Reykjavik and hand over the vehicles.

Wake up leisurely and after a hearty breakfast, get on board a private coach as we head towards the Blue Lagoon. Get into your swimwear and step into the soothing geo-thermal waters of the Blue Lagoon where you can spend a few hours relaxing with your friends and even enjoy a drink at the floating bar. After a lazy lunch, head back to Reykjavik and spend your last evening exploring and shopping before getting together for a farewell dinner with your fellow participants.

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Renting a Land Rover is the perfect way to visit Iceland in the style and comfort of a luxury SUV. The Land Rover Discovery and the Defender will allow you to roam through the Icelandic Highlands and navigate the F-roads in group and in total safety. Begin your journey today!

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The question you should be asking yourself is ‘why not rent a Land Rover for my Iceland adventure?’. Land Rovers are the perfect travel companion for any trip and here are 5 of its traits to back it up:

• Practicality . Every single Land Rover rental, from the Defender to the Discovery, is built to be an ‘all-purpose’ vehicle! Want to take it to the desert or the beach? How about up the mountain or for a long road trip? And that’s not all: its interior design has been crafted with versatility in mind so that you can play with the space at your convenience.
• Off-road Abilities . Ever since the first Land Rover came out in 1948 the idea was to create a vehicle that could go anywhere, no mountain too high, no valley too low. It may not have accomplished that back then, but nowadays… In some countries, this manufacturer even offers ice driving experiences to show how reliable its vehicles are! Be it snow, mud, wet grass or heavy rain, hire a Land Rover and don’t let anything stand in your way!
• Stylishness . For many people, utility beats appearance; we do agree that it’s more important to be able to get to wherever you want to go than to have a beautiful vehicle that breaks down along the way. However, if with your Iceland Land Rover rental you can have both, why not look like a boss while exploring the Land of Fire and Ice?
• Simplicity . Land Rover is clearly no stranger to the Occam’s Razor principle that defends that ‘the simplest option is always better’. Every one of our Land Rover rental vehicles has an easy-maintenance engine that can be disassembled with only a few tools, therefore proving easy to fix and offering great reliability.
• Safety . Renting a Land Rover means that you and your whole family and friends won’t have to worry about comfort and security while driving around Iceland. Year in and year out, Land Rover cars get a 5-star NCAP safety rating after being put through multiple crash scenarios, so book your Land Rover now and be safe, not sorry!

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The best locations to rent a Land Rover in Iceland are our Reykjavik and Keflavik International Airport offices. 

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Super Jeeps are highly modified 4x4 off-road vehicles on very large tires. While fun to look at and drive due to their gigantic wheels and overall size, they are 5 times more expensive than regular 4x4 rental in Iceland and don’t offer any true benefits in terms of usability or practicality. 

The only thing that sets Super Jeeps apart is their capacity to drive on glaciers ; however, this can be done on a regular trip and snowmobiles are usually the preferred choice!

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Renting our most popular Land Rover (Defender) in Iceland for 1 week will cost you around $255 ($36 per day). This may vary depending on the season.

What accessories can I get with my Iceland Land Rover rental?

We offer a wide range of accessories and extras you can get to upgrade your Land Rover rental: multiple types of insurance, extra driver, roof box, baby seat, Wi-Fi, GPS… You name it, we’ve got it!

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Yes! There will be no mountain too high or valley too low for you to cross. No matter which one you choose, the Land Rover Discovery and Defender are both great 4x4 vehicles and totally suitable for dirt trails and F-roads.

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The Land Rover Super Defender is built for especially for Icelandic conditions. With 37" tires, the Land Rover Super Defender is an unstoppable 4x4 machine that can traverse any kind of terrain. The large tires, on-board air compressor, auxiliary headlamps, along with the snorkel and the inbuilt VHF radio, allow this vehicle to be driven in otherwise impassable conditions.

By deflating the tires, the Land Rover Super Defender has more grip and flotation, which enables this vehicle to be driven on top of deep snow. The modification to big tires adds stability, as the width of the vehicle increases more than the height from the road, thus making the center of gravity proportionately lower than that of the original vehicle.

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Tour Code: ILR06

An unforgettable evening out under the magical winter sky.

Tour Type Aurora super jeep hunt, Black beaches and traditional lobster feast!

What´s included Super Jeep guide and Icelandic schnapps

Language English (French, Scandinavian, German upon request)

Departures On Request

Duration 5 hours

Pick up Participants are picked up at hotel or guest house between 6:30-6:50 PM

Note Private departures upon request.

Description

• Lobster Feast

Aurora Borealis

Northern Lights

Highlights of the tour

• An unforgettable evening out under the magical winter sky
• Walk along the unique Black Sand Beaches
• Delicious Lobster feast and Icelandic Schnapps 

You will be whisked out of Reykjavik in search of a night sky that is free of city lights because the darkness enhances the beauty of the Aurora Borealis. This spectacular natural phenomenon is best enjoyed well away from any light source. Before continuing our search for the Northern Lights, we head down to black sandy beaches to gaze at the sky along the southern coast, sample Icelandic Schnapps and taste other Icelandic delicacies. The next stop takes us to one of Iceland’s most renowned seafood restaurants for an unforgettable lobster feast. Icelandic lobster, langoustine, is smaller than the American lobster and has a sweet, delicate flavor.  Once our taste buds have been entertained and our bellies are full, the search will continue for those mysterious lights in the winter sky all the way back to Reykjavík.*

Languages:  English (French, Scandinavian languages, German upon request)

* Please note that the Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon and sightings, therefore, cannot be guaranteed.

• Super Jeep guide
• Icelandic schnapps

Not included:

• Warm clothes
• Other drinks

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Land Rover Defender or similar | Automatic | 4×4

PFAN | Group: G6 (PFAN)

• Airconditioning

Land Rover Defender Rental Iceland:  Brand new Defender 110 

Experience the thrill of Iceland’s landscapes with our brand new 4WD Land Rover Defender 110 rental. As a modern, high-tech off-roader with unique curb appeal, this full-size luxury SUV is your perfect companion for a stress-free journey around the island.

Key features of the new Land Rover Defender include:

• Powerful Engine : Capable of handling various Icelandic roads and weather conditions. Spacious Interior: Comfortably accommodates five people and can carry four pieces of luggage simultaneously.
• Eco-Friendly: The interior is decorated with the leather-free material Resist, resulting in a lower carbon footprint than leather alternatives.
• Latest Technology and Safety Assistance : Equipped with the latest technology and safety features, ensuring a seamless and safe Icelandic road trip.

The Land Rover Defender is an excellent 4WD rental car option for Iceland, capable of handling F-roads (mountain roads), rough Icelandic terrain, and gravel roads alike. However, please remember that off-road driving is illegal in Iceland, and you should always stay on the road.

No matter the season or month of your Iceland trip, the Land Rover Defender stands out as one of the best rental car options. With its powerful engine, spacious and eco-friendly interior, and the latest safety features, you can enjoy your Icelandic road trip with peace of mind.

Where can you drive the Land Rover Defender?

With the Land Rover Defender, you can visit most of the Iceland attractions around the country, including: 

• Blue Lagoon 
• Golden Circle
• The Ring Road (Route 1)
• South Coast
• East Iceland (Egilsstaðir and villages nearby)
• North Iceland (Akureyri and towns, villages nearby)
• West Iceland (Snæfellsnes peninsular and Westfjords area)
• Icelandic highland area (when F-roads are open to the public during summer time)

What road condition can the Land Rover Defender handle? 

Our Land Rover Defender can provide a seamless driving experience on all different types of roads in Iceland, including: 

• Paved roads (main roads, highways, Ring Road and city roads)
• Gravel roads
• F-roads (Iceland mountain roads)
• icy and snowy roads in wintertime

For renting the Land Rover Defender with us, you must be  at least 25  years old  and hold a driving license for at least one year . 

What is included in the rental price?

• Free cancellation (Up to 16 days before)
• 24/7 Emergency Support
• Discount on fuel
• Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)
• Third-Party Insurance
• Unlimited Mileage/KM

Why rent a car in Iceland with Hertz Iceland? 

We have 13 rental stations around the country, including Keflavik international airport, Reykjavik airport, Reykjavik downtown and Akureyri airport. You could easily pick up and drop off your rental car according to your travel plan. Not only with high flexibility and convenience in renting and returning cars, but we are also collaborating with car repair shops across Iceland. That means Hertz Iceland can assist you regardless of where you are and when you need help. 

We only offer high-quality new rental cars to our guests. Get your vehicle at the airport arrivals hall and start your Iceland road adventure the way you like. 

Rent your automatic gear transmission Land Rover Defender today by choosing a date.

Basic rental requirements for Land Rover Defender 

• You must be  25 years of age  to drive this vehicle.
• A valid credit card in the main renter’s name is required to reserve and rent the vehicle.
• The driver must present a valid driving license held for a minimum of one year at the time of rental.
• An International Driving Permit (IDP) / International Driving License (IDL) is also required if your national driving license is not in Roman script.

Driving restriction

• This vehicle is ALLOWED in the highlands F-roads. Please read our  Terms & Conditions  carefully before driving the car into Icelandic highland areas.

Please Note

• Reservations are made by car category only. We cannot guarantee a specific car model.

More car features are listed below.Get more information about our car  coverages and Extras , detailed  rental requirements  by clicking the links.

Vehicle Features

• 3 Large Luggage
• Petrol or Diesel
• 4 Wheel Drive

234 C0 2  g/km

• Adjustable Steering
• Cruise Control
• Electronic Stability Control
• Power Steering
• Power Windows
• Remote Locking

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