Requirements
To rent a car, you must be at least 18 years old (age may vary by car category) and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. Seatbelts are mandatory.

Speed Limits
Speed limits in Iceland are as follows: City - 31mph/50kph, Open Roads - 49mph/80kph, Highways - 68mph/90kph.

Rules of the Road
Traffic travels on the right and passing occurs on the left. Iceland it is forbidden to drive off roads or on marked tracks. Exercise extreme caution when passing a horse and rider. Always give right of way to domestic animals.

Gas
In the Reykjavik area, gas stations are open usually from 7:30am to 8pm. Some stations are open until 11 pm. Outside of the city, gas stations hours vary, but most stations are open until 10 pm.

Tolls
There are no toll highways in Iceland. However, there is a toll of approximately ISK 1,000 to use the Hvalfjudor Tunnel.

Parking
Parking meters are a common sight in downtown Reykjavik, most offering a two-hour limit. There are a few parking garages in Reykjavik but they are not as common elsewhere in Iceland.