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Keflavik Airport (KEF) is Iceland’s largest and the nation’s main international air hub. It’s situated 3km west of Keflavik and 50km south west of the capital Reykjavik. The main carrier is Icelandair but KEF partners with 21 airlines including British Airways, SAS and Caribbean Airlines, amongst others. It processes around 10 million passengers annually, most of whom arrive from nations like the UK, US, Germany, Poland, Spain, Norway and Canada.
Despite being a relatively small airport by international standards, services and facilities at Keflavik Airport are excellent and include free and unlimited use of Wi-Fi, special assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, a selection of restaurants and bars, a children’s play area close to the C gates in the South Building, and strollers available throughout the terminal for your use.
Kef has also been recognised for its customer service standards ̶ it recently placed fourth-best out of 36 airports in the five to 15 million passenger category in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards administered by Airports Council International (ACI). In the assessment process KEF won plaudits for maintaining high levels of excellence and efficiency during a time of facility expansion.
The town of Keflavik is located on the Reykjanes peninsula and has much to recommend it, including a range of interesting local museums, the Gunnuhver hot spring area near to the Reykjanes lighthouse, the Bridge Between Continents close to road 425 where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates drifted apart, and countless hiking trails offering amazing views of the natural scenery. However, Keflavik Airport is also just a 40-minute drive from Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, with its chic cafes and diverse restaurants, bustling bars and clubs, national museums and galleries showcasing the best of the nation’s art and design.
Once you pick up your car at KEF (please remember that you drive on the right in Iceland), you can start your Icelandic adventure and Keflavik, Reykjavik and all other attractions are clearly signposted. Enjoy partners with a range of trusted car hire providers at Keflavik Airport, so you’ll easily find the perfect vehicle to meet your requirements. For instance, a small car like a Hyundai i10 is ideal for nipping around city streets and parking in tight spots but a roomy Suzuki Grand Vitara might be better if you’re planning longer excursions, while its elevated driving position provides a commanding view of the road ahead and the surroundings. However, if you’re planning a grand adventure and travelling in a large group of family and friends, a large people carrier like a Volkswagen Caravelle seats nine comfortably and can still be economical if you’re splitting the cost.
The car hire operators we work with at Keflavik Airport are a mix of highly rated international and local outfits, but you can be confident that they’re all dedicated to delivering great customer service and their fleets are packed with reliable vehicles. Our car rental partners at KEF include Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise, City Car Rental, and fairCar.
Hiring a car at Keflavik Airport with Enjoy is child’s play ̶ simply enter your travel dates and details onsite and our powerful search engine will serve you up a range of brilliant deals to choose from in the blink of an eye, then make your selection, pick up your vehicle when you land and hit the road.
Read on for more information on driving around KEF and the things to see and do nearby.
Driving in & around Keflavik Airport
Tuning into local radio stations when you arrive at KEF can be one of the best ways to keep up to date with local traffic news, as well as enjoying current affairs and music ̶ choose from stations including Kiss FM 104.5, K100, FM957 and FM Xtra.
Speed limits are 50 km/h (31mph) for towns and cities, 80 km/h (49mph) for country roads and 90 km/h (55mph) when driving on major roads and as stated, you drive on the right-hand side of the road.
Some rules and conventions might be similar to your home nation, but others will differ, so here are some quick tips to consider:
- Always wear your seatbelts and ensure your passengers do too, and don’t drink and drive either ̶ both of these laws are stringently enforced in and around Keflavik Airport and throughout Iceland.
- If you can, rent a 4x4 vehicle, especially if you’ve veering off the main roads and exploring the gravel tracks or dirt roads that often reveal some of Iceland’s most stunning off-the-beaten-path sights.
- Carry your credit card, make sure it has plenty of space on it and inform your bank that you’ll be using it in Iceland in case they place an emergency stop on transactions. Iceland is almost a completely cashless society so your plastic will need to be in prime condition while you’re on the road here.
- The rental packages which Enjoy’s car rental partners offer at Keflavik Airport are fairly comprehensive and include components like collision damage waiver and 24 hour assistance, but one extra you might want to ask about is gravel protection ̶ many of the roads here have gravel surfaces and it’s easier than you think to get a chip on the paintwork or windshield from a flying chunk.
- If you can, it’s probably best to avoid night driving in Iceland. You can spend a long time without seeing another car on certain roads, the roadside reflectors can be dazzling, and many roads don’t have the usual kerbside rumble strips to warn you if you’re veering off path. If you’re tired, you can imagine that these elements are a recipe for disaster, so it’s safest to stick exclusively to daytime driving.
- Don’t ever stop in the middle of the road to take a photograph, no matter how amazing the view is. Even the main roads in Iceland are narrower than in most countries so passing a stationary car can be dangerous for other drivers and for the person who has exited their vehicle. There are official laybys and scenic pullover spots on all the roads, so be patient and wait to use them.
Top Tips when hiring a car in Keflavik Airport
• Keflavik Airport Car Hire: When arriving at Keflavik International Airport, consider car rental options to explore Iceland at your own pace. Keflavik airport car hire will allow you to explore leisurely as soon as you land in the city. It's the most popular car hire location in the city.
• Car Rental Variety: Keflavik Airport offers a range of car hire options. You can easily find cheap car hire deals from various car hire companies.
• Orange Car Rental: Orange Car Rental is a popular car hire company at Keflavik Airport. They are one of the trusted car rental suppliers.
• City Car Rental: Renting a car at Keflavik Airport allows you to conveniently reach Reykjavik and other popular car hire locations in Iceland.
• Enterprise Rent a Car: Enterprise Rent a Car operates at Keflavik Airport, providing additional car hire choices for travelers.
• Airport Terminal Access: Most car rental companies are located within the terminal building, ensuring quick access to your rental car.
• Airport Bus Services: If you prefer not to rent a car immediately, consider using the airport bus to reach Reykjavik and then go for rental cars in the city. The car rentals in the city centre offer similar prices to the Reykjavik Keflavik Airport agencies found in the arrivals hall.
• Van Hire: Some car hire companies at Keflavik Airport offer van hire services, ideal for larger groups or travelers with more luggage.
A Useful Guide to Keflavik & Iceland for KEF Car Hire Customers
Keflavik is a small town which is definitely worth exploring (as previously mentioned) but it’s also within easy reach of all of Iceland’s amazing urban and natural delights. Your only problem with an Icelandic holiday will be deciding which jaw-dropping activities to squeeze into your itinerary ̶ here are a couple of suggestions though:
- If you’re a confident driver, Route 1 (also known as the Ring Road) is a 1300km circuit that takes you all the way around Iceland while showcasing some of its most eye-popping scenery. You’ll have to plan ahead for breaks and overnight stops, and it’s up to you if you want to complete the ring road in leisurely or relatively swift (but not unsafe!) manner. Along the way, you’ll witness wonders like the wonderful Gulfoss Waterfall, gorgeous Jokulsarlon glacial lagoon and elegant East Fjords (which often provide an excellent view of the Northern Lights).
- There’s no way you can visit Iceland without spending time soaking up the unique atmosphere in its uber-cool capital Reykjavik. Famous for its colourful (and slightly ramshackle) corrugated iron buildings, inclusive culture and creative vibe, this is a city it’s easy to fall in love with. You can chill out in chic cafes, shop ‘til you drop in designer boutiques and spend hours snapping up edgy contemporary artworks in its galleries. Meanwhile, if you’re a history buff, the Settlement Exhibition contains the amazing remains of a Viking-era farmhouse locals would have lived in back in approximately 1000AD, and you can take a whale watching trip all year round from Reykjavik Harbour.
- Don’t forget to try the local cuisine while you’re in Iceland. Lamb is a staple ingredient and you’ll find many eateries serving in in authentic recipes enhanced by local herbs and spices. Alternatively, if seafood is your preference you can tuck into terrific lobster bisque or mouth-watering cod skewers. Either way (and provided you’ve got a designated driver!) you can slake your thirst with a tasty local craft beer.
As you can see, Keflavik Airport is the ideal gateway to Iceland’s unique magic and a holiday here incorporates everything from sophisticated urban attractions to natural displays of the the raw power and boundless energy that have carved this country out of ice and rock over millennia.
Iceland might be one of the world’s smaller nations, but it punches above its weight by many measures and hiring a car with Enjoy provides you with the freedom to discover its delights under your own steam.