Knowledge Vault
Local advice from the people who hand you the keys — everything worth knowing before you drive Iceland.
Road conditions
An overview of Iceland's road types — paved highways, gravel stretches, and closures — and why any Viking Wheels rental car is fine for open roads regardless of size.
Read the guide →Seasonality
Explains the difference between driving in Iceland's summer and winter, including what changes with weather, road conditions, and tires.
Read the guide →Safe Travel In Iceland!
A rundown of the emergency number and official websites to check for weather, road conditions, and safety warnings before and during your trip.
Read the guide →Roundabouts
A guide to how Icelandic roundabouts work, including lane rules for single- and two-lane roundabouts, so visiting drivers don't get caught out.
Read the guide →Single-Lane Bridges
Explains what single-lane bridges are, how to spot them, who has the right of way, and how to cross them safely.
Read the guide →Blind Hills
Describes Iceland's blind hills, how to recognize the warning sign, and how to approach them safely when you can't see oncoming traffic.
Read the guide →Pick up and Drop off
Details Viking Wheels' free pick-up and drop-off service anywhere in Reykjavík, plus the extra fees for Keflavík Airport and their free Cruise Terminal service.
Read the guide →Payment for rental
Explains the two ways to pay — on arrival or in advance for a 5% discount — and what payment methods are accepted.
Read the guide →Age Restriction
States the minimum age (20) and licence-holding period (one year) required to rent a car with Viking Wheels.
Read the guide →What's included?
Lists everything bundled into every rental: a free WiFi router, collision damage waiver, a free extra driver, trip-planning advice, and VAT-inclusive pricing.
Read the guide →Cancellation policy
Explains how refund eligibility differs depending on whether you paid on arrival or prepaid in full, and what counts as the cancellation deadline.
Read the guide →Full Insurance
Details what Viking Wheels' Full Insurance package covers — gravel, sand/ash, collision, tires, and windscreen — bringing your self-risk down to 0 ISK.
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