4×4 Adventure
An all-wheel-drive 4×4 for gravel and open, marked F-roads — the capable all-rounder; the exact F-road-approved vehicle is confirmed with your booking.
- Unlimited mileage
- Winter tyres in season
Pick your model
Choose a car to start your quote — you'll get this or a similar vehicle in the 4×4 Adventure class. No fully electric cars — some models are hybrid.
What's included with every rental
Unlimited mileage
Drive as far as you like — no per-km fee.
Free cancellation (refundable rate)
Refundable rates: cancel up to 48 hours before pickup, no charge. Non-refundable rates cost less but aren't refundable.
Road fee shown up front
ISK 1,575 per started day — ISK 1,390 official fee + ISK 185 processing estimate.
Plus cover included — excess ISK 150,000
The Plus damage waiver is inside the price: excess ISK 150,000 for covered damage, with Gravel & Glass, Sand & Ash and Tyre Protection bundled. Zero Excess (ISK 0) is optional.
Keflavík (KEF) pickup
Meet-up and return details are confirmed before travel.
Meet-up details confirmed before travel
Give us your flight number; after-hours pickups and returns are arranged in advance.
Documented condition record
Pickup and return records support any damage review before payment is taken.
N1 fuel-discount option
An N1 fuel-discount tag on the keyring — a discount when you fuel up at N1 stations.
Where you can take it
Drivetrain
Four-wheel drive (4x4)
Ground clearance
High
F-roads (mountain roads)
Permitted on F-roads — typically open summer (often late June onward). Check road.is / Vegagerðin for current status before heading into the highlands.
Seasons
All-season, including open F-roads (summer) and winter Route 1
Recommended for
- Gravel roads & open, marked F-roads (summer)
- Full Ring Road year-round
- Westfjords
- Snæfellsnes
- Winter conditions on Route 1
Not suitable for
- River / water crossings — not covered by Ring Road Cars
- The hardest highland tracks — choose Highland 4×4
River and water crossings are not covered by Ring Road Cars — on any vehicle or cover tier. If you see water across a road, stop and wait or turn back.
Planning F-roads or winter driving? F-roads guide · Do I need a 4×4? · Winter driving guide
Common questions about this car
Can I drive F-roads (highland tracks) in a 4×4?
Yes — F-roads are permitted for 4×4 vehicles in summer, typically from late June when the highland roads open. Always check road.is / Vegagerðin for the current opening status before heading into the highlands; conditions change quickly.
Can I cross rivers or drive through water in a 4×4?
No. With Ring Road Cars, river and water crossings are excluded under our cover rules. If you encounter water across a road, stop and turn back.
Is the 4×4 the right choice for winter driving in Iceland?
Yes. The 4×4 category offers the highest ground clearance and four-wheel drive — the best choice for harsh winter conditions, remote routes, and the Westfjords in season. Winter tyres are included as standard.
When do F-roads typically open in Iceland?
F-roads are usually opened in late June, once the snow has melted sufficiently. The exact date varies each year; Vegagerðin publishes daily road status at road.is. Some F-roads open as late as July.
Is the road-use charge shown in the 4×4 price?
Yes. The road-use charge is shown up front for every vehicle class, including the 4×4. The estimate is ISK 1,575 per started day, split into official fee and processing estimate.
From ~ISK 9,400/day (low-season from-price — summer rates are typically higher; your exact price is confirmed when you book):
Day rate by season — Plus cover included
- Winter
- Nov–Mar
- ISK 9,400/day
- Shoulder
- Apr–May · Sep–Oct
- ISK 11,400/day
- Summer
- Jun–Aug
- ISK 12,900/day
The pickup date sets the band for the whole rental.
Longer rentals: 7+ days −5% · 14+ days −10% · 21+ days −15% on the day rate. The road-use charge is never discounted.
Zero Excess (excess ISK 0) is optional at +ISK 5,250/day.
- Rental (Plus cover included)
- ISK 9,400/day
- Road-use charge
- ISK 1,575/started day
- Estimate
- ISK 10,975/day
Road-use charge — ISK 1,575 per started rental day. This estimate splits to ISK 1,390 official rental-car daily fee plus an ISK 185 processing estimate. “Per started day” means a day begun counts as a full day (e.g. a 10-day rental = ISK 15,750). About the road fee →