Rent a motorhome — Iceland

Campervan hire Iceland: Discover the country of spectacular natural heritage 

If you love nature, wide open spaces and unusual landscapes, don't wait any longer to visit Iceland by campervan. Situated on the edge of Europe, this island in the Atlantic Ocean is perfectly accessible by campervan. It will seduce you with its many wonders, starting with the glacial lagoon of Jökulsárlón and the famous Golden Circle, much visited but worth the trip. Must-sees are also Lake Myvatn and its hot springs, the volcano with the unpronounceable name of Thríhnjúkagígur, where you can descend into its crater; without forgetting the Great Geysir for an astonishing show every 5 to 8 minutes. Don't forget to take your campervan to the Vatnajökull National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. It is not surprising that the World Economic Forum declared Iceland to be the most peaceful and friendly country to visit in the world, given the many beautiful sights to discover.

But what is the best time to visit Iceland by campervan? There really is no bad time to visit Iceland. If you go in the summer, you would encounter more tourists, but you could also witness the midnight sun, one of many fascinating spectacles. To visit Iceland during the warm months also enables you more time to travel during the endless days and nights. Go visit the most beautiful places in Iceland during the night and enjoy the quietness and peace. If however you decide for a campervan hire during the winter, a magical country, covered in snow and peaceful silence awaits you. Pack reasonably but don’t be too afraid of the temperatures, they are usually rather mild and not so much colder than European ones. If you simply cannot decide which time of the year to choose, why not come more than once?

Hire a campervan in Iceland and explore culture and local gastronomy 

Iceland is also rich in art and music. You've probably already heard about the Reykjavik festival where you can discover the spectacular Northern Lights surrounded by an electro atmosphere. Iceland is not only a delight for eyes and ears but also your sense of smell and palate will be highly pleased by the local gastronomy. Discover the local specialities, mainly based on fish, lamb and Skyr, the traditional Icelandic yoghurt. At the many local farms you can buy best quality products, like meat, fish, dairy and vegetables. This is also a great opportunity to get to know locals and learn about the Iceland culture. Language barriers will most likely not be a problem, as most locals have a very good level of English. You can also take part in guided tours in Iceland, organised by local farmers. If you rather prefer to discover the country yourself, campervan hire in Iceland allows you to travel free and autonomous. Decide spontaneously where you want to go and stay longer, where you feel the need to enjoy more. When discovering Iceland by campervan keep in mind that camping in the wilds by van is not allowed. However, you can simply take your motorhome and camp in one of the many official campsites.

This is just a glimpse of your motorhome adventure in Iceland, but the best part is that you can discover all this for yourself by campervan hire in Iceland with Yescapa.