Frequently Asked Questions
No, there are no additional fees beyond what is quoted at the time of your reservation. The price provided during booking includes all extra charges and the 24% VAT, ensuring complete transparency for your car rental in Iceland.
Your payment covers everything you need for a hassle-free car rental experience in Iceland.
This includes:
- Access to a vehicle with unlimited mileage.
- A Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) that limits your financial liability in case of accidents, and Theft Protection (TP) to safeguard against the possibility of vehicle theft.
- Additionally, you'll benefit from discounted fuel prices at Atlandsolia, one of Iceland's most affordable gas stations.
- Enjoy round-the-clock roadside assistance with every rental from Foss. This ensures you have support available 24/7 as you explore Iceland.
- Learn more about our comprehensive insurance offerings here.
We offer car pick-up services daily from 07:00 to 23:00, and outside of these hours we facilitate all requests as appropriate. Conveniently, our airport shuttle service is available to pick you up from the airport or any hotel in the Keflavík area, ensuring a smooth start to your journey in Iceland.
The minimum rental period is 48 hours . While you are welcome to return the car earlier if needed, please note that the minimum charge corresponds to a 72-hour rental.
At FOSS, the minimum age for drivers is 20 years old, and they must have held a driver's license for at least 12 months.
At FOSS, we do not require a deposit from our customers while they have a rental car. Upon arrival, we simply need to verify the valid credit card used for the booking. We will hold an imprint of the card as a guarantee. For renters using a debit card, a deposit covering the insurance excess is required.
When renting a car from FOSS in Iceland, the driver must provide a valid driver's license (and any additional drivers' licenses if applicable), a valid passport, and a valid credit or debit card. The driver's license must be in English or use Latin/Greek/Cyrillic characters. If this is not the case, please ensure you bring an international driver's license.
At FOSS, we provide three levels of insurance coverage for car rentals in Iceland: Base, Medium, and Premium. Detailed information about each insurance option is available under the 'Terms & Conditions' tab on our website.
In Iceland, F-roads such as F210 and other mountain or highland roads can remain impassable well into the summer. Known for strong winds, F-roads are not regularly maintained and may contain large holes and rocks that could damage a car's underbody, leading to costly repairs for the renter. It’s important to note that only AWD & 4x4 vehicles are suitable for driving on F-roads, and even some AWD and 4x4s are ill-suited for F-roads.
Additionally, off-road driving—venturing off established roads and tracks—is illegal in Iceland and strictly forbidden. Violations can result in severe fines and even imprisonment.
Specific roads like F88 and F894 (Öskjuleið), F249 (Þórsmörk), and F578 (Arnarvatnsvegur) are only passable with large 4x4 vehicles. Roads 550, 35, and 570, though not classified as F-roads, also require 4x4 vehicles for safe navigation.
You can conveniently drop off your rental car at our designated locations in Iceland, which include our offices in Keflavík and KEF airport. If you need to return the car outside these hours 07:00-23:00, simply contact us in advance and we'll find a suitable solution. This flexibility ensures a smooth and hassle-free end to your car rental experience as you explore Iceland.