Iceland by van
Iceland is one of the most popular van destinations. The Ring Road (Route 1) circles the island over more than 1,300 km, past lava fields, geysers, glaciers and fjords. Nights are spent at campsites: sleeping in a van elsewhere is illegal.
Our itineraries
Travelling in Iceland by van
Iceland Van Road Trip: 10-day Ring Road itinerary
Glaciers, geysers and northern lights at the wheel of your van
From 3,120 to 5,830 €: rental, fuel and nights
Renting a van in Iceland: complete guide 2025
Everything you need to know to choose and book your campervan
From 1,370 to 8,010 €: rental, fuel and nights
On the road
Stops not to miss
Where to sleep
The rules for sleeping in a van
From the itinerary “Iceland Van Road Trip: 10-day Ring Road itinerary” →Spending the night in a campervan, motorhome or tent trailer outside an organised campsite is illegal, unless the landowner has given permission (Nature Conservation Act No. 60/2013, Environment Agency of Iceland). Plan a campsite every evening.
The 2026 Camping Card costs €179 for two adults: up to 28 nights at more than 40 campsites, no more than 4 nights in a row at the same site. It expires on 15 September (Camper Rental Iceland). It only pays off if your route uses its campsites.
When to go
Iceland month by month
June to August, or September to March for the northern lights
- Jan : Best time
- Feb : Best time
- Mar : Best time
- Apr : Outside the best time
- May : Outside the best time
- Jun : Best time
- Jul : Best time
- Aug : Best time
- Sep : Best time
- Oct : Best time
- Nov : Best time
- Dec : Best time
Elsewhere
