{"id":7614,"date":"2018-06-19T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/camperstories\/my-iceland-experience\/"},"modified":"2026-05-19T12:50:18","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T12:50:18","slug":"my-iceland-experience","status":"publish","type":"camperstories","link":"https:\/\/www.rent.is\/fr\/camperstories\/my-iceland-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"My Iceland experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

– or how I ended up renting two camper vans<\/span><\/h2>\n

First, let me introduce myself: My name is Valerie and I work in automotive business. A regular day is stuffed with appointments, workshops and meetings until work ends and even then I have friends, workout or dinner dates in the evening. Three weeks of holidays were thus urgently needed and due to the fact that I just can\u2019t get enough of snow – I decided for Iceland. Additionally the idea was not to plan anything – some sort of carpe that (fucking) diem in order to fully relax ?<\/p>\n

\"Iceland<\/a><\/p>\n

The next decision was on the way of traveling around.. which turned out to be more difficult than expected. After consultation of several friends and colleagues it turned out, that almost everyone either was already in Iceland or always wanted to go there. Great. But with regard to transportation the range couldn\u2019t be broader: some advised that a 4×4 is an absolute MUST because of the gravel roads, others told me, that driving on the No. 1 with a camper van<\/a> is fine, some recommended a mobile home. Checking the prices it also seemed that a car from southern Germany was out of the picture.<\/p>\n

\"Fellow<\/a><\/p>\n

There I was, not smarter but with a lot of doubts regarding driving, the road conditions and if I could adapt to a camper lifestyle. As I have spoiled already, the camper van made it. I booked a Renault Kangoo Maxi<\/a> for the first 11 days in order to have some opt-out possibility of my first camper van experience. But then I made a second reservation for a Nissan NV 200 – as I actually discovered the way of getting around with a camper van in Iceland!<\/p>\n

\"Icelandic<\/a><\/p>\n

Why I would recommend a camper van for others traveling in Iceland:<\/p>\n

First of all, there really is such a thing as camper van lifestyle. It starts at the pick up. The camper vans have stickers at the sides so other travelers know already that you are one of them. Some of them even wave enthusiastically once they pass by.<\/p>\n

\"Reasons<\/a><\/p>\n

Second, all camper vans are equipped with all necessary things as dishes, cutlery, chairs, table, sleeping bags, fridge and of course WiFi. Thus, you can decide anywhere to stop for a scenic break! As most of the camper vans also have 6 doors, you can store everything and make it accessible whenever needed. (Trust me, if u have seen a 4×4 vehicle with 4 people and their properly arranged 4 suitcases in the trunk you will understand what I mean!)<\/p>\n

\"The<\/a><\/p>\n

Next, you are very flexible and less weather independent! Meaning once you arrive at the camping you can just go to bed. No need for further actions – not to mention that you will never have to built up a tent in the rain… \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

\"Krafla<\/a><\/p>\n

Additionally, there is no need to worry about the car brand! I have driven a lot cars but the campers are reliable, withstand roads, weather and make their way through Iceland! Just follow the rules and check the roads upfront on road.is and don\u2019t drive on roads that google maps does not know! Also remember, that the speed limit is 90 – this is really fine as you also might wanna enjoy the landscape while traveling!<\/p>\n

\"Westfjords<\/a><\/p>\n

Basically there were not a lot differences between the Renault Kangoo Maxi and the Nissan NV 200. The benefits of the Renault were, that it was equipped with seat heating for the driver, a rear mirror and 6 doors, whereas the Nissan had a rear camera instead of the mirror and one door less!<\/p>\n

Journey:<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe first camper I took up North: Akureyri and M\u00fdvatn, East: Sey\u00f0isfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur and South: V\u00edk and back to Keflav\u00edk via Reykjav\u00edk. The second one: West: Sn\u00e6fellsnes and Westfjords.<\/p>\n

\"J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n<\/a><\/p>\n

Favorite places:<\/p>\n