Nord de l'Islande · Islande — 65.69°N, 18.13°W
Motorhome hire & camper rental in Akureyri: compare every platform
Akureyri is the starting point of Iceland's Ring Road, one of the most spectacular road trips in the world. Van-Comparator compares the campervans and 4x4 campers published by the major platforms, live.
Vehicles available in Akureyri, live
At the latest reading (2026-10-14), Goboony listed offers departing from Akureyri, from €52/day.
Offers from Yescapa, Goboony and Roadsurfer load as you reach this section.
Motorhome & campervan prices in Akureyri (2026)
Ranges actually observed across the compared platforms, by vehicle type — each row opens the dedicated Akureyri comparison.
| Vehicle type | Price per day |
|---|---|
| Converted van hire Akureyri | €85–160 per day |
| Alcove motorhome hire Akureyri | €90–170 per day |
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Motorhome routes out of Akureyri
Akureyri, capital of Iceland’s north, commands two major loops: route 1 eastwards, linking Goðafoss then lake Mývatn in a short hour and a half, and the Diamond Circle, adding Húsavík, the Ásbyrgi canyon and the Dettifoss waterfall over a full day. Westwards, route 82 rounds the Tröllaskagi peninsula via Siglufjörður.
Where to go by motorhome around Akureyri
The Goðafoss waterfall is forty minutes away; lake Mývatn, its pseudocraters and the nearby nature baths an hour and a quarter. Húsavík, one of Europe’s great whale-watching harbours, is an hour’s drive, Siglufjörður and its herring museum an hour and a quarter, Dettifoss around two hours.
When to go from Akureyri
Akureyri (Nord de l'Islande, Islande) — Wild camping is forbidden for vehicles: overnight in campsites only. A very short season (June–August), changeable weather year-round, and Highland F-roads restricted to 4x4s explicitly allowed by the rental company.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an RV rental cost in Akureyri?
Roughly €45–90 per day for a mini-camper, €75–150 for a campervan, €95–180 for a semi-integrated RV and up to €280 for a premium A-class. Van-Comparator compares the real prices published by the platforms at the time of your search.
What license do I need to rent an RV in Akureyri?
A standard car license covers nearly every rental vehicle, registered under 3.5 t. In the US and Canada your regular license works — an International Driving Permit is recommended for European visitors.
Which platforms list vehicles in Akureyri?
Van-Comparator queries Yescapa, Goboony and Roadsurfer live, showing price, photo, rating and booking link for every offer.
By vehicle type in Akureyri
When to rent a converted van in Akureyri
Iceland’s north is often drier and sunnier than the south coast in summer, with a spectacular midnight sun around the solstice. The usable season runs from June to early September; outside that window, passes such as Öxnadalsheiði can be snowbound. September pairs autumn colours with the first northern lights above the fjord.
Overnight stops with an alcove motorhome around Akureyri
National rules apply: since 2015, no overnighting in a vehicle outside campsites without the landowner’s consent, and most northern towns run a campsite in season. The interior’s F-roads, such as the Sprengisandur crossing, remain off-limits to non-4x4 campervans. Check road conditions on road.is, even at the height of summer.
Nearby cities
- RV rental Reykjavik 248 km
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Plan your road trip
- Iceland by campervan: the Ring Road, done right
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