The humble single-runway Isafjordur Airport serves the remote Westfjords region of northwest Iceland. The vast majority of its flights are from and to the island's capital Reyvjavik. The airfield itself stands on a flat platform of land jutting into the fjord with mountains all around. There's a small terminal building and not much else here. Visitors who collect a hire car at Isafjordur Airport however find that it's very convenient: the Route 61 passes by the entrance, giving easy access to all parts of this region, including Isafjordur on the other shore of the fjord, about three miles to the north.
Isafjordur is a small town standing beneath imposing mountainous slopes at the edge of Vestfirðir. There's an arts centre housed in what was once a hospital, and a folk museum which contains Iceland's oldest house. An 18th-century building is among the many wooden houses you'll find in town, with this one now host to a maritime and fishing museum. Look out too for Vestfirzka Verzlunin, specializing in locally-produced goods including art, books and food. The town's main claim to tourism fame, however, is as a centre for organized trips into the wonderful wildernesses beyond.
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Rental Qualifications and RequirementsStay connected wherever you are with the option to connect to Wi-Fi in the car.
At the time of rental the driver must present a valid national driver's licence, which has been held forat least 1 year.
Please note: To drive vehicle groups (J): Ford Transit or similar, (W): Mercedes Sprinter or similar and (W4): Ford Transit or similar your driver’s license must have Class D included.
An International Driver's Permit (IDP) is recommended for anyone living outside from Iceland.
The IDP translates the national driver's license into various languages and is on its own, without the national licence, not acceptable.
Driver's licences issued by the People's Republic of China may be accepted provided you present an official Hertz Certification form. Hertz China will issue this form on Hertz notepaper and will incorporate the Hertz China Corporate seal. A scanned copy of the original licence will appear on the Certification form. The Certification form is valid until the expiry date of the Driver's Licence. BOTH the Certification and the original licence MUST be produced at the time of rental.
If you hold a Driver's Licence issued in Vietnam, you need to present the original licence together with an authorised translation issued by the Vietnamese Ministry of Transport. If both documents are presented at time of rental these licences are acceptable worldwide.
Please also refer to "Passport/Identity Card Information”.
Extra day is charged after 59 minutes over 24 hour rental period.
A one way rental is a rental which starts at one location and terminates at another. Availability is subject to location restrictions and vehicle type. A fee may apply for this service and will be advised at time of reservation.
For any driving restrictions within or outside Iceland please refer to “Driving Restrictions-Driving Abroad”.
For any further information please contact your Reservation Centre.
Hertz rates do not include fuel.
All Hertz vehicles are rented with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank or a local refuelling charge will apply in addition to the cost of the fuel.
Fuel Purchase Option (FPO).
For convenience, you may purchase a tank of fuel from Hertz at the time of rental at a price that is competitive with local fuel stations. This method eliminates the need for you to refill the tank before returning. Please be aware that we are unable to give a refund for unused fuel.
Please check availability at time of rental.