We are looking to travel in June 2025 and will rent a car for the trip. Wondering thoughts on extra insurance for wind damage, etc. to the vehicle? We will drive the Golden Circle area, head to Vik and Reykjavik. Whenever we have traveled to Europe we use our coverage from the credit card, but I am concerned about possible damages in Iceland. Would appreciate any help! Thanks!
Posted by
Snohomish, WA
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In Iceland we always get the extra insurance as it is very different than other places. That is one thing we do not skimp on and we opt for the full insurance.
Posted by
OP
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Thanks so much for your quick reply! Will follow suit!
Posted by
OP
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One more question...when you say full insurance, is that Max coverage with 0 liability excess? Super Collision waver? Windsheild protection? Theft?
I am a bit confused on the offerings from the rental agency.
Thanks again!
Posted by
Snohomish, WA
2972 posts
Yes each car rental company has their own version. One of the big things in Iceland is the sand and ash, so don’t think you are being scammed when you see that.
We have rented through Blue 5x so far. The first 4 times were great but the latest rental was in September and they were terrible. Dents, dirty inside, very high mileage, wipers that were useless and the car would randomly die. Plus they did not give us what we had rented and tried to say it was similar, yet the one we got was priced lower. So obviously not similar. The kicker though was after we returned home I emailed them and relayed this with the sole purpose of giving constructive criticism. The GM replied with a trail of emails with his people and one guy did not realize I was included and said I didn’t know what I was talking about. I emailed the GM about that and he said “can’t we just forget that “. So, while I the past they were great but unless something changed I can’t recommend them.
Posted by
Big Island of Hawaii
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We always rent from Blue in Iceland and always take the full coverage -- including wind and sand. Who are you thinking of renting from, James?
Posted by
OP
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We were thinking of Avis or Hertz, as those are our go-to's.
Both offer many coverages, asd as I said, are a bit overwhelming.
Thanks!
Posted by
Snohomish, WA
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Take a look at Lotus. it is a highly regarded company and they are locally owned. That is who I plan to use next time, but a handful of friends have used them and were very pleased, FWIW.
Posted by
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
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We will be there, Reykjavík, for 2 days in late May on a cruise ship. Would like to rent a car for a day and at least drive the golden circle. Are there car rental agencies at the cruise port rather than having to go into town or to the airport? Names?
Tks. .
Posted by
Snohomish, WA
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Brian--I do not believe there are any car rentals at the cruise ports. Blue does have an office in Reykjavik down on the wharf though.