Good to know
- IATA code
- AEY
- ICAO code
- BIAR
- Transport to the centre
- Bus · Taxi
- Time zone
- Atlantic/Reykjavik
- Currency
- ISK
- Driving side
- Right-hand traffic
- Rental offices
- 6
- Rental companies
- 5
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Rental desks at Akureyri Airport
Desks in the terminals and offices nearby, with the distance from the airport.
At Akureyri Airport
Akureyri Airport sits south of Akureyri town centre.
Picking up and returning
Public transport into town
Sýsli-ferðir runs route 100, branded Akureyri Airport Bus, which operates only around international arrivals and departures. Intercity Strætó routes are timed to domestic flights and go straight to the town centre as well as other larger settlements in north Iceland.
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Rules of the road in Iceland
- Speed limits
- 50 / 90 / 90 km/h
- Alcohol limit
- 0.2 ‰
- Emergency number
- 112
What kind of car do you need?
Typical capacity for the category — the exact model is confirmed by the rental company at booking.
Frequently asked questions
Iceland: which side of the road do they drive on?
On the right. Speed limits are posted at the roadside and differ between towns, open roads and motorways.
Which currency will I be charged in?
Prices are usually set in ISK. The rental company sets both the price and the deposit, and shows them before you book.
Can I drive the car into another country?
Sometimes, but only if the rental company allows it, and it often costs extra. Check the terms before you book.
What are the speed limits in Iceland?
50 km/h in towns, 90 km/h on open roads, 90 km/h on motorways.
Which car rental companies serve Akureyri Airport?
At the airport: Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar and Thrifty. Desks are in the terminal.







