SELF DRIVE HOLIDAYS
THE ALTERNATIVE WAY TO SEE ICELAND
Since the completion of Route 1 around Iceland in 1974 and the tarmacking of many of Iceland’s roads, driving has become a real pleasure. Our self-drive tours provide the opportunity to explore Iceland at your own pace. Guðmundur Jónasson Travel will pre-book your accommodation so you know you will have a relaxing evening ahead after your day on Iceland’s open roads. To assist you further, we will provide a very detailed travel itinerary in English that includes maps and information about driving in Iceland.
DRIVING IN ICELAND
Drive on the right, keep your headlights and seatbelts on at all times and enjoy the freedom of the open road. All roads are easy to follow and are numbered. Highland routes are also signed but some have unbridged rivers and need extra care and should not be attempted alone! For further information read here:
AGE AND DRIVING LICENCE
The minimum age for driving a hired car in Iceland is 23 for 4WD jeeps, vans and mini vans. For all other vehicle types the minimum age is 20 years. All European and US driving licences are valid in Iceland. Visitors from other countries should check with their local motoring organisation.
ROAD AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
International road signs and regulations apply. Many rural roads are gravel and are not suitable for fast driving. The general speed limit is 50 km/h in urban areas; 80 km/h on gravel roads and 90 km/h on hard surfaces. Watch out for sheep and blind hills. For further information read here:
Useful links:
www.safetravel.is
www.vegagerdin.is/english/
About driving in Iceland