driving in iceland Archives

Ultimate Guide to Gas Stations in Iceland

Gas stations are indispensable to any Iceland road trip. Learn more about how Iceland’s gas stations work, locations, electric charging, and more.

Your Practical Guide to Driving in Iceland During Winter

Driving in Iceland during the winter months can be both breathtaking and challenging. Here’s all you need to know to ensure a safe and enjoyable drive.

Should You Rent A Car In Iceland?

Planning a trip to the land of fire and ice, and wondering whether or not to rent a car? Discover all the pros and cons before making your final decision.

Higher fines for traffic offences

1st of May, 2018 fines for traffic offences/violations in Iceland increased greatly. You need to know this before driving around Iceland in a car rental.

The Ring Road

When planning a trip in Iceland, you will encounter the name “The Ring road” often. So what is the Ring road then? It’s Iceland’s “highway”, the main road that goes around Iceland except the Westfjords and Snæfellsnes peninsula! It is 1,332 km/ (828 miles) and in theory, could be driven in 20 hours. It does […]

Roads in Iceland

While driving around Iceland, you will drive on many types of roads. The roads are categorized into four different groups. National roads Municipal roads Public paths Private roads We will describe them here and what to expect while traveling around Iceland so you can be prepared and know what to expect.: National roads of […]