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Renting a Car in Iceland
Renting a car in Iceland is easy, relatively cheap, and convenient! If you plan to explore more of the country than just Reykjavik, it is definitely the logical choice to make. There are some things you need to know before renting a car in Iceland, though, so keep reading for my top tips to make this process as seamless as possible! This page may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualified purchases made from this site, but at no increased cost to you. How do I reserve a car? As is the case with most things, the internet will be your best bet to find the…
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The Top 10 Stops on Iceland’s Golden Circle Tour
Do you want to see as many attractions along the Golden Circle as a day will allow? You’ve come to the right spot because I’m highlighting ten stops along the Golden Circle in this one-day driving itinerary. That’s seven more stops than what many tour groups will offer! My itinerary also follows a personally-tested, alternate driving route to avoid the onslaught of tour busses (and people) that are so prevalent along the Golden Circle. If you read my previous Golden Circle post, you know that we drove the Golden Circle in a counter-clockwise direction, beginning at the Keflavik airport. We had a couple reasons for this but it was mostly…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Iceland’s Golden Circle
Iceland’s Golden Circle is arguably one of the most popular routes in the country, consisting of three main stops: Pingvellir National Park, Gulfoss Waterfall, and the Haukadalur Geothermal Valley (Geysir and Strokkur are the most notable attractions here). Check out my post here to learn about the Top 10 Stops along the Golden Circle. How to “Do” the Golden Circle There are a couple ways you can experience the Golden Circle. One way is to book a trip with an organized tour company, allowing them to do all the driving for you. If you are a nervous driver, don’t want to have to rent a car, or if you are…