Icerental4x4 Reviews 

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Considering 184 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the helpful staff is exceptionally friendly, welcoming, and provides very clear explanations during the vehicle handover at the office. People also appreciate the affordable rental prices and generally find that the vehicles perform reliably throughout their holiday trips. Some reviewers were not happy with the condition of the vehicles, noting that they were older, had high mileage, or showed noticeable exterior wear and tear. Many consumers additionally noted that the airport shuttle transfer service could occasionally prove quite slow, disorganized, or crowded during peak travel periods.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We've been booking our car with you for 10 years now, and check-in and check-out are always straightforward. However, the pick-up transfer this year was a bit chaotic, which particularly confused your... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Had a good experience with Icerental( Northern Lights rental). Friendly staff attended to us. Quickly got our car. Rental company is rather near airport. Car works well. Recommend full insurance for p... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We loved our trip to Iceland and would recommend using Icerental4x4, the car was good and it was worth having a 4WD on the roads. We had no major issues. However, it's worth noting that Iceren... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The car was brilliant and the service was good - if 4.5 was an option then I'd have given that, but there were a couple of very minor gripes. Firstly, they tried really hard to sell me insurance that... See more

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  1. Car Rental Agency

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Icerental 4x4 is an innovative car rental company specializing in 4x4 vehicles in Iceland. Founded in 2013, our family-owned business began with only 10 cars. Since then, Icerental 4x4 has grown a lot, with a big rental office near the Keflavik International Airport, where we offer a wide range of vehicles in all sizes and model years. Our passion is 4x4, and our fleet is based on quality 4x4 cars. However, we also provide vans and smaller vehicles to fulfill all your transportation needs while visiting Iceland. In 2014 we started with our Camper Jeep, offering Jeeps to camp in while exploring the highlands. This idea evolved into Roof Tent campers, and in 2017, we introduced our Roof Tent vehicles in various sizes. These are the perfect way to explore Iceland during the summertime—our 4x4 Roof Tent vehicles allow you to see the highlands and Iceland’s untouched nature. We at Icerental 4x4 are committed to offering the best quality 4x4 vehicles at reasonable rates. We believe in personal service based on building relationships with our customers.


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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nice experince

The shuttle service from the airport was great, the driver told all kinds of thinks about the island during the drive to the office.
The rest of the personel was also very helpfull and friendly.
Maybe the only negitve was the "well used car" from stone chip damage at the front to dents and scratches at almost all panels. But technicaly the car was sound.

April 27, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Legal scam

What was booked as a roughly 370 euro car rental ended up costing nearly 900 euros, through what I can only describe as a structured upselling operation. We picked up the car on 1 May 2026. The pickup itself was chaotic. A man was walking around with a small sign instead of there being a normal counter, and only the main driver was allowed to travel with him to the off site location where the cars are actually kept. My travel companion was left behind without any clear explanation of how long this would take or why.
Once at the off site location, a large display made the real terms clear. The standard deductible is 2500 euros and the standard insurance does not cover gravel damage, animal collisions, tires, windows, the undercarriage or the doors. In Iceland, where gravel roads and loose stones are the single most common cause of rental car damage, this means the basic insurance covers almost nothing that actually happens to tourists. For 325 euros extra the deductible drops to 750 euros, but gravel damage, tires and undercarriage are still excluded. The honest question is what is actually covered, and that question never really gets answered.
The worst part was how the credit card requirement was used as leverage. I was told I could not pay with my wife's credit card because I was registered as the main driver and the card therefore had to be in my name. The moment I agreed to the premium insurance of 400 euros, my wife's credit card was suddenly accepted without any further discussion. That is not an administrative rule, that is a sales technique. On top of all of this came a mandatory 150 euro road tax, with the clear message that no payment meant no car. None of these costs were communicated transparently in advance.
What makes the whole situation worse is the actual car they handed over after all these payments. A wreck with more than 170,000 kilometers on the odometer, paint damage and dents on every panel, cracks running through one of the doors, visibly bent chassis parts, loose pieces on the front bumper and a rear view camera so blurry that it was effectively unusable. Selling expensive insurance upgrades and then handing over a vehicle in this condition tells you everything you need to know about how this company operates.
My advice to anyone planning a trip to Iceland is to avoid Icerental4x4 and to choose a rental company that is upfront about the total cost and that offers insurance that actually covers the most common Icelandic risks. I felt pressured, poorly informed and ultimately taken advantage of at the very moment our holiday was supposed to begin.

April 30, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Booking

Booking, email communication, friendly, accommodating to our needs, motorhome was in good clean condition.

April 19, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

⚠️ WARNING

⚠️ WARNING – Avoid this company ⚠️

I normally don’t post things like this, but after what happened last weekend, I feel like people need to know.

Me and a group of friends rented a vehicle from this company, and the entire experience turned into a nightmare. From the start, things felt off, but it got much worse when we returned the car. We were hit with huge charges (thousands of euros) with no clear explanation or justification.

What’s even more concerning is that several other customers were dealing with the exact same situation, all being asked to pay large amounts under pressure.

This is not normal business practice. It felt extremely dishonest and intimidating.

Also worth noting: their Instagram comments are closed, which says a lot in a situation like this.

April 11, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Customer experience starts with the Shuttle driver

Great experience once we made it to the office and met a customer focused employee. When we arrived to the airport we were out of bagage claim a bit earlier then expected so I gave the shuttle service a call, the message was "I will be there in 15-20 min. just stay put" I replied "Ok, we are just next to the ATM as instructions in the mail" When we had waited more then 50 min. and not seen a person with the company logo I called back and was told "We are on the way, just wait" I then saw a person with the company logo on his Jacket and contacted him, but he was not there to get customers for cars, but for Motorhomes, but he was helpful to give the other shuttle driver a call. When the driver finally came he was hard (if not possible) to identify, but the other driver told us "Thats your driver". When I approached the driver with the fact we had been waiting for him, customer care was his last concern, he gave a very clear impression that we were just in his way and communication was not his focus. His body language was very clear to us (Leave me alone...) He did not give f... that we had been waiting in the airport for 1h with two small kids that had been up very early to start their travel to Iceland. Given his age I would not expect he knows what it means yet, what it is like traveling with kids, so maybe there is still hope for him.
When we then got to the office it was a new world, lots of understanding from the staff, very professional and true focus on getting us in our car and on our ways. So a very bad start was changed to a good start on our vacation. Guess the Shuttle driver needs to understand he is the first face most customers see from the company, a good start with be equip him with a jacket/cap with clear company logo, ensure he removes his sunglasses (especially when there is no sun) as they create a clear distance from the start.
Our drop off was also top quality, your guy in the office even gave us a call to ensure we did check if the road was open etc.

April 1, 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Front desk operator not adapt to work with people

Overall, a very negative experience.

The only positive aspect was the shuttle service: punctual, efficient, and managed in a very professional way.

Unfortunately, everything else was disappointing. The front desk operator was extremely rude and impolite, showing no willingness to help and a complete lack of customer care. They also claimed that our booking had been made through an external provider, which resulted in unexpected extra charges for insurance and road tax.

Customer service was poorly handled from start to finish. To make matters worse, the car we were given was in unacceptable condition: full of rust and with multiple warning lights on the dashboard, clearly indicating poor maintenance.

A very negative experience overall. Absolutely not recommended.

April 7, 2026
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