Europe
Driving in Iceland
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Here is exactly what Iceland expects from a visiting driver, and how to have it before you land.
Iceland
Europe · drives on the right
- Drives on the
- Right
- Rental min age
- 18+
- Ready in
- 8 min
Do I need an international driving permit in Iceland?
Local law and rental desks expect an international permit alongside your home licence. Not legally required for most visitors, but a translation resolves arguments at remote desks fast.
Which side of the road does Iceland drive on?
Iceland drives on the right-hand side of the road.
What is the minimum age to rent a car in Iceland?
Rental desks in Iceland generally require drivers to be at least 18. Younger drivers may face a surcharge or be refused.
How quickly can I get one before I fly?
The digital document is issued in minutes — the median is 41 seconds after payment — and works offline. A printed booklet ships separately by tracked courier.
Requirements are set by Iceland and can change. We publish what the destination currently expects and update it when it moves. If Iceland refuses the document we recommended for it, our money-back guarantee applies.