McRent Iceland

- Vehicle as booked with unlimited kilometres
- Vehicle insurance (rental vehicle only) with € 2,800 excess per incident
- Insurance for third parties with a maximum sum insured of € 50 million
- VAT (currently 23%)
- Additional driver fees
- Kitchen set
- General vehicle equipment
- Fiat vehicle guarantee and breakdown service
- Dethleff's safety kit
- Emergency hotline provided by the vehicle manufacturer
- Service fee (automatically factored into the total during the online calculation)
- Pick-up/drop-off on Saturdays and Sundays (automatically factored into the total during the online calculation)
- External vehicle cleaning*

*The compulsory vehicle preparation fee includes the cost for cleaning the exterior of the vehicle and is included in our quotes/bookings. You are still required to return the motorhome with a clean interior, otherwise a fee of € 240 will be charged. The toilet and waste water tanks have to be completely emptied by the time you drop off the vehicle, otherwise a fee of € 185 will be charged for emptying the toilet and further fees apply to cover the costs for emptying the waste water tank.

The compulsory vehicle preparation fee is automatically factored into the total price when you get an online quote / make a booking on the Motorhome Bookers website.

This fee includes the following provisions:
- General equipment (for details on the contents refer to the section 'Equipment & Extras')
- 2 propane gas bottles (1 full and 1 used bottle)
- Initial provision of toilet chemicals
- External vehicle cleaning
- Fresh water tank purification
- Detailed 'show-through' of the vehicle at pick-up

The following long-hire discounts apply off the daily rental rates and will automatically be factored into the total price during the online quote / booking process:

3% for 14 - 21 day hires
5% for 22 - 30 day hires
8% for hires of 31 days or more

There is a corresponding flex rate for each rental day. A certain flex rate is valid for one week from Friday to Thursday. Depending on which day of the week you start your hire, the corresponding flex rate is valid for all rental days until the next Thursday. From Friday on, the corresponding flex rate of this week is valid for the following week, and so on.

Pick-up and drop-off days are counted as one day in total, i.e. each rental night is used for the price calculation in the same way this is done by hotels. To find out which flex rate is currently valid for the vehicle you are interested in, just click for a price calculation for the desired rental duration. The flex rate is calculated by the rental company on the basis of supply and demand and is adjusted every Friday.

Note: If you wish to make any changes to your booking the booking will be calculated by using either the original flex rate or the flex rate at the time of the booking change, depending on which rate is higher.

The following situations are classified as booking alterations:
- Vehicle collection date change
- Change of date for vehicle pick-up or drop-off
- Change of vehicle category
- Name change

The cancellation fees apply as stated in Motorhome Bookers' booking conditions.
If the vehicle is collected later than the pick-up day booked, or returned earlier than booked no refunds will be provided.

- Petrol or diesel, propane gas (except for first fill), running costs (additional oil, water, etc)
- Additional 'optional extras' (see below)
- Transfers
- Parking costs if a private vehicle is parked at the rental company depot
- Processing fee of € 15 for fines and penalties 

The following extras - including baby/booster seats - need to be reserved and paid for in advance when you book your motorhome, pending availability. All items are the property of McRent and must be returned with the vehicle at drop-off time.

You can select these during the online quoting/booking process. The prices are displayed during this process.

- Bed set: 1 pillow and pillow case, 1 single duvet and duvet case, 1 sheet
- Towel set: per person; includes 1 bath towel, hand towel and tea towel
- Camping set: per vehicle; includes 1 camping table and 1 camping chair for each person traveling
- Bike rack: per vehicle
- Baby/booster seat: per seat/hire
- GPS: per day, max. € 50 (plus € 200 security deposit)
- Mobile WiFi Hotspot: per hire
- Balancing wedges: per pair/day
- Inverter AC/DC 12-230V: per day
- Winter tires with spikes: per rental (for Urban Plus vehicles automatically included when renting between January and March, and between November and December)

Bike racks  (not suitable for e-bikes) are free of charge but can only be guaranteed if requested at the time of booking, pending availability. 

These items can also be rented and paid for when you pick up the vehicle. However, there is no guarantee that they will be available at that late stage.

All rental rates include third party vehicle insurance with cover up to a maximum of € 50 million for damage to third party vehicles as well as separate vehicle insurance for damage caused by the renter to the rental vehicle. The excess that applies to any vehicle damage (damage caused to the vehicle by the renter) is limited to € 2,800. Any damage to the tyres or the underbody of the vehicle is not insured and must be paid for by the renter.

You have the option of purchasing supplementary CDW insurance at pick-up time in order to reduce the level of excess:
- CDW insurance for € 20 per day which reduces the excess from € 2,800 to € 1,500
- CDW insurance for € 26 per day which reduces the excess from € 2,800 to € 900
- CDW insurance for € 32 per day which reduces the excess from € 2,800 to € 400 

The excess applies to each incident and will be charged separately if more than one incident occurs.

You are required to provide a deposit of € 2,800 (to cover the excess) when you pick up the vehicle and this can only be done with a credit card (Visa and Mastercard only - no exceptions!). Please note that pre-paid credit cards are NOT accepted. You will not be able to pick up your motorhome unless you present a valid credit card.

The deposit is deducted from the credit card at pick-up and if the vehicle is returned in good condition it will be credited back. All credit card deductions are processed in EUR. Neither the rental company nor the tour operator is liable to pay any cost differences that occur between the cost of the deducted bond and the reimbursement which result from foreign exchange fluctuations or external fees.

Please ensure you have adequate available credit on your credit card
The deposit is reimbursed in entirety by McRent as long as the motorhome is returned with full fuel tanks, clean and undamaged. The rental company reserves the right to charge fees for any damage, necessary cleaning fees, late drop-off and fines incurred during the rental period, etc. These fees are deducted from the credit card in arrears.

If an accident occurs with another vehicle or the driver of another vehicle flees the scene, the renter is liable up to the limit of the excess. The excess is deducted in the first instance - regardless of who is at fault.
The excess is deducted separately for each individual incident within the upper limit.
It is reimbursed as soon as the rental company receives any damage payments from a third party, which can take some time.

After an accident or damage caused by fire, theft or wild animals, the renter must notify the police and the rental station (telephone number on the rental agreement) immediately, but no later than the working day immediately following the day of the accident. Opposing claims may not be recognized.

The renter must provide the rental company with a detailed written report, including a sketch, even in the case of minor damage. If the renter, for whatever reason, fails to prepare the report and the insurance company therefore refuses to pay for the damage, the rental company is obliged to pay the full amount for the damage.

The accident report must be completed, signed and handed over to the renatl company at the latest when the vehicle is returned. In particular, it must contain the names and addresses of the persons involved and any witnesses as well as the registration numbers of the vehicles involved.

 

 

All insurance cover is null and void if the terms of the McRent rental agreement are breached. Any damage that is caused when the renter acts outside of the rental company conditions is not covered by the insurance.

Any water and/or saltwater related damage where the renter is at fault is not covered by the insurance. The insurance does not cover damage in the case of any vehicle submersion, the vehicle being stranded in a water area, driving through causeways or beach driving.

Any personal property that is damaged or stolen during an accident, vandalism or a theft is not insured. Private insurance should be purchased in your home country to cover any such issues. In order to avoid theft of personal items from the vehicle it is advised not to leave any valuable items in the vehicle.

In the following cases the renter is liable for the full amount of damage caused either to the rented vehicle or to the property of a third party involved:
- any vehicle submersion or the vehicle being stranded in a water area
- damage resulting from creek or river crossings, driving through causeways or beach driving
- activities that are in breach of the rental agreement conditions, e.g. driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or dangerous driving
- damage caused by the use of the wrong fuel or when water or oil, etc are not topped up to minimum required levels (causing overheating, frost damage, etc) or where warning signals in the vehicle are ignored
- costs that arise for towing and recovery of vehicles that have been stranded or submerged as a result of the driver's negligence
- vehicle theft due to the driver's or passengers' negligence
- repairs and towing costs that are incurred because of driving on restricted roads or in forbidden areas
- glass damage (e.g. the windscreen, lights or other glass)
- tyre damage that is not a result of faults in the welding
- costs for vehicle keys that have either been lost or locked in the vehicle
- if the driver leaves an accident scene or does not report an accident or damage to the police
- damage caused because the driver disregarded height / weight restrictions or the size of the vehicle
- damage due to overloading of the vehicle
- damage to the interior of the vehicle
- damage due to a failure to take account of the Vehicle’s dimensions
- personal property that is damaged in an accident or is either stolen or damaged during theft is not insured
- damage is caused as a result of other people using the vehicle without the permission of the rental company

The renter is prohibited from using the vehicle as follows: to participate in motor sport events and vehicle tests, to transport easily inflammable, poisonous or otherwise dangerous substances, to commit Customs or other criminal offences, even if these are only punishable according to the law applicable in the place where the offence was committed, for rental to a third party or for the commercial transport of passengers or for any other use going beyond that agreed by contract, in particular driving on terrain not intended for the purpose.

The renter is liable for any fees, costs, fines or penalties that occur during his/her use of the rental vehicle unless any such costs that have taken place are the fault of the rental company.

If speeding tickets and parking fines and/or accidents, etc (e.g. that have not been mentioned to the rental company) come to light the rental company reserves the right to invoice the customer for these costs in arrears as well as a processing fee or charge their credit card.

The insurance options offered by the rental company do not include luggage insurance, nor do they include cover for any damage to passengers. It is therefore recommended to obtain travel insurance that covers accidents, sickness and loss of luggage prior to departure.

All drivers must have held their driving licence for a minimum of 1 year at the time they pick up the motorhome. Drivers from outside the EU who have NO European Driver Licence (such as Australian, New Zealand, American and Canadian licence holders etc.) MUST present an international driving licence at pick-up along with their original national driving licence. Drivers from the EU with a European Driving Licence will only need to present their original national driving licence. We suggest you get in contact with the respective authority for that country before travelling.

Important note for UK licence holders:
From 08 Jun 15, the paper counterpart to the photocard UK driving licence will not be valid and no longer be issued by DVLA. Due to insurance reasons, the rental company requires the information formerly listed on the paper counterpart. You can check your details online www.gov.uk/view-driving-licence no more than 3 days before collection, print a copy of your counterpart and bring it with you when you pick up your vehicle.

UK/EU Category B licences as well as most standard licences of most countries are valid for driving vehicles that weigh below 3,500 kg / 3.5 t incl. contents and passengers. All McRent vehicles in 2021 and 2022 have a total permitted weight under 3.5 t.

For UK travellers: If you passed your driving test prior to 01/01/1997 (when new standardised European Union driving licence categories were introduced) and still have those driving permissions entered in your driving licence you will be allowed to drive up to a total weight of approx. 7,500 kg. This information is provided after discussion with the DVLA but please note that we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of their statements.

Some standard Australian driving licences allow you to drive vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes so please have a close look at your national licence to make sure your licence works within the parameters of your preferred vehicle.

If in doubt, if you have a non-UK/EU licence or you have an EU category B licence and are unsure about anything regarding total weights please just give us a call or send us an email to check which specifications are present in the vehicle you wish to book.

The minimum age for all registered drivers is 21 years. All drivers must have held their driving licence for a minimum of 1 year at the time they pick up the motorhome.

There are no additional costs for registering additional drivers. Anyone wishing to drive the motorhome must have their details entered in the rental agreement.

The renter is required to provide the names and addresses of any drivers (even if they only drive the vehicle briefly) to the rental company. The renter is responsible and liable for the actions of any of the other registered drivers.

In order to pick up your vehicle you are required to present a valid driving licence, credit card (compulsory), your passport as well as the Motorhome Bookers voucher at the depot.

Please note carefully the maximum number of passengers allowed per vehicle as per the details provided when you click on the picture of your vehicle.
The number of seats or beds can vary within any given category.
Please note the information above regarding the driving licence categories and weight restrictions which apply to each vehicle category.

5 nights
7 nights between:
22 Dec 22 and 07 Jan 23
11 Jun 23 and 19 Aug 23
23 Dec 23 and 05 Jan 24 

The general equipment is included in the total price (in the compulsory vehicle preparation fee/service fee which is automatically factored into the total price during the online calculation).

This consists of: brush, dustpan, electricity cable reel, fresh water hose, waste water hose, watering can, levelling blocks, tool kit, legally required safety kit including jack, tyre refill set, spare cables, first-aid kit, break-down road sign, replacement wires, 2 gas bottles, toilet chemicals.

Please note that bedding, towels, camping table and chairs, etc are not included in the rental rates. These extras (see 'Equipment & Extras' below) are available for a fee and should be booked when you book the vehicle to ensure you do not miss out. 

The following extras - including baby/booster seats - need to be reserved and paid for in advance when you book your motorhome, pending availability. All items are the property of McRent and must be returned with the vehicle at drop-off time.

You can select these during the online quoting/booking process. The prices are displayed during this process.

- Bed set: 1 pillow and pillow case, 1 single duvet and duvet case, 1 sheet
- Towel set: per person; includes 1 bath towel, hand towel and tea towel
- Camping set: per vehicle; includes 1 camping table and 1 camping chair for each person traveling
- Bike rack: per vehicle
- Baby/booster seat: per seat/hire
- GPS: per day
- Mobile WiFi Hotspot: per hire
- Balancing Wedges (pair): per day
- Inverter AC/DC 12-230V: per day
- Spikesd winter tyres: per rental (for Urban Plus vehicles automatically included when renting between January and March, and between November and December)

Bike racks (not suitable for e-bikes) are free of charge but can only be guaranteed if requested at the time of booking, pending availability.

These items can also be rented and paid for when you pick up the vehicle. However, there is no guarantee that they will be available at that late stage.

The kitchen equipment is included in the rental rates and consists of: crockery and cutlery for 4-6 people (depending on which vehicle you book), coffee pot, glasses, filters, cutting board, vegetable knife, bread knife, can opener, bottle opener, corkscrew, pots, small pan, bowls.

The rental company's vehicles may be equipped with a GPS tracking system.

Children under the age of 12 are required by law to be secured in their own special seat. Baby seats, child seats for toddlers and booster seats can be used anywhere in the vehicle as long as the seatbelt fits the seat securely and legally with the 3-point system. These child seats can be attached on any seat in the vehicles - both in the driver's cabin and in the living area wherever the 3-point seatbelt system works.

McRent has baby and booster seats for hire which you can reserve and pay for as part of your online booking with us. The prices are listed during the online quote/booking process.

These items remain the property of McRent and must be returned with the vehicle at drop-off. Please provide us with the age and weight of your child(ren) when you make your booking if you wish to rent one of these. You can only rent them by reserving them in advance with your booking.

The vehicles are only permitted for use on sealed, public and authorised roads within Iceland. There is a restriction for driving on roads marked with an "F", vehicles cannot be taken on these roads. Driving on highland roads is also prohibited.

Many roads in Iceland are loose gravel roads and very narrow. Bridges as well are often only suitable for one car at a time. Road speeds on gravel roads should be kept to a minimum. Weather can also change suddenly and winds can be very strong. It is strictly forbidden to drive the vehicle when wind speed exceeds 15 meters per second. In a case like this, find a spot where you can park the vehicle with the front facing the wind and stay in the vehicle until the weather calms down.

Failure to adhere to the driving restrictions/rules will result in all insurance being null and void such that the renter is required to cover any costs incurred in prohibited regions, even in the event of a breakdown or damage that is not the renter's fault.

The vehicle is also not allowed to come into contact with salt water.

Please note that the vehicles may be equipped with a GPS tracking system for your safety.

One-way rentals (vehicle pick-up at location 'A' and drop-off at location 'B') are not available.

All rental vehicles can handle winter conditions, i.e. they are built with a reinforced floor, etc. Between 01 Nov and 31 Mar however, only Urban Plus vehicles are available for hire in Iceland. Winter tyres (free of charge) are required by law for all hires between 01 Nov and 31 Mar and will automatically be included in your online quote/booking. If it is likely that the temperatures will approach zero degrees celsius during your hire McRent reserves the right to insist on winter tyres being used even if you have not prebooked/prepaid them. Facilities such as shower, toilet, etc can be used in the winter months.

Please note, however, that there is no insurance cover provided if any damage occurs as a result of freezing, etc, e.g. if you do not maintain a high enough average temperature in the vehicle to avoid damage to tanks, water heating apparatus and hosing this will count as negligence and there is no insurance cover then provided, i.e. the renter will be fully liable to cover all costs incurred.
Please allow for the fact - when planning out your route, that camping grounds in certain areas may close during winter. Some roads, especially in alpine areas may also be closed for driving or may be simply too dangerous to drive on.

Reykjavik

The depot is open as follows:
Monday to Friday from 0900 - 1800hrs
Saturdays and Sundays from 0900 - 1700hrs

A fee 'per Saturday or Sunday' will apply if you pick up or drop off your motorhome on a Saturday or Sunday and will automatically be factored into the total price during the online calculation.

The depot is closed on the following public holidays 2023:
01 Jan, 06 Apr, 07 Apr, 09 Apr, 10 Apr, 20 Apr, 01 May, 18 May, 28 May, 29 May, 17 Jun, 07 Aug, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 31 Dec

You can pick up your motorhome from Monday to Sunday between 1000 - 1700hrs at the booked depot and on the date booked.

For Saturday or Sunday pick-ups the following applies:
- on request only
- for a fee per Saturday or Sunday as outlined above

Morning pick-ups are only available during McRent opening hours and if the renter pays for an additional rental day. McRent stipulates that pick-up time should be stated at the time of booking.

The motorhome will be full of fuel when you pick it up and the propane gas bottles are also full (1 full bottle and 1 used bottle). The renter is required to allow time for a detailed vehicle 'show-through' (approx. 1 hour) with a McRent expert prior to driving the vehicle. McRent will not hand over the vehicle until this vehicle instruction has taken place and accepts no responsibility for any delays at pick-up time that may be incurred as a result.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REQUIRED

In order to provide a good service, it is important for the station to receive the customer's flight details and contact details, as well as the requested pick-up and drop-off times. The rental station is currently facing many challenges due to missing information and wrong information. Expectations regarding pickup and return times. Therefore we would like to ask you to provide the following information for car rentals in Iceland:
- Contact information
- Flight details (arrival date, arrival time, flight number, departure date, departure time and flight number)
- Desired pickup and return time.
Please note: depending on the return time selected by the previous tenant and the pick-up time selected by the next tenant, it may be that these times cannot be changed.

Pick-up and drop-off days are calculated together as one day, provided that a total of 24 hours are not exceeded or are only exceeded due to the fault of the rental company. If the 24 hours are otherwise exceeded, the rental company will calculate an additional daily rate.

You can drop off your motorhome Monday - Sunday between 0900 - 1400hrs at the booked depot with one of the McRent staff.

For Saturday or Sunday drop-offs the following applies:
- on request only
- for a fee per Saturday or Sunday as outlined above

Late vehicle return between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. is also possible on request for a fee of €180.

No refunds are provided if the vehicle is returned earlier than booked. If it is not returned at the booked depot or at the agreed time McRent will charge € 45 per hour up to a the limit of one rental day for each late day. The rental company reserves the right to charge the renter for any loss of revenue incurred as a result of such delays in the return of the motorhome, e.g. if another customer is made to wait or miss out on their vehicle due to this delay.

The rental company does not allow a renter to effectively alter the rental agreement by extended use of a vehicle beyond the booked drop-off date.

The renter will be charged for all costs and fees as recorded in the rental conditions (as well as any loss of revenue resulting from the vehicle being out of action) if the vehicle is returned damaged.

You are required to return the motorhome with a clean interior, otherwise a fee of € 220 will be charged. The toilet and waste water tanks have to be completely emptied by the time you drop off the vehicle, otherwise a fee of € 180 will be charged for emptying the toilet and further fees apply to cover the costs for emptying the waste water tank. You are required to return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, otherwise McRent will charge € 2.75 per litre of diesel to top it up (incl. processing fee). One bottle of propane gas has to be returned full otherwise a fee of € 55 will be charged. 

McRent does not provide transfers from or to the depot and no refunds for taxi rides are provided.

McRent offers to organise a taxi transfer from the airport in Keflavik to the depot and back for a fee if it is requested with your booking. You can select the transfer during the booking process and provide Motorhome Bookers with your arrival and departure information (airline, flight number, time & date). For transfer fees, please refer to the booking form on our website. The fees need to be paid in advance with your motorhome booking.

The traditional vehicles are no older than 3 years and McRent will make every effort to ensure that the booked vehicle model is provided. The Eco Line vehicles are 3 to 5 years and can be hired at lower rates. However, McRent reserves the right, if due to unforeseen circumstances it has to provide a different vehicle if the model booked is not available or has been damaged by a previous renter. No additional rental costs will be charged in this case. If McRent is forced to provide you with a smaller vehicle than the one you have booked they will reimburse the difference. Any additional costs such as higher petrol costs, tolls or ferry costs, etc will not be reimbursed. This does not allow you to cancel the booking.

NOTE: You will be guaranteed a vehicle from a certain category but not of any specific size, make, colour or design. Even though vehicles within a category have similar equipment, the design, size, measurements and floor plan (e.g. bed sizes or interior features, etc) may differ slightly within any given vehicle category.
All measurements and size indications are approximate values and are based on the information provided to us by the rental company. We cannot accept responsibility for any mistakes or human error in the provision of these details.
Information relating to the above which we provide on our website can be altered at any time without prior notice.

In the event of an accident, breakdown or technical difficulties (including problems with tyres) you are required to inform the rental company, the McRent partner or the nearest 'Dethleffs' office immediately. If you have a problem outside of the McRent opening hours just call the service number which can be found in the vehicle documents. An emergency phone line provided by the vehicle manufacturer along with the Fiat breakdown cover and service guarantee are all included in the rental rates.

All McRent vehicles undergo strict quality control. However, problems can still occur from time to time. Please note: For repairs which are necessary to ensure the smooth running and upkeep of the vehicle you are required to inform the rental company before repairs take place in order to obtain their approval to proceed (otherwise no reimbursements can be provided). Any repairs can only be reimbursed upon presentation of a receipt as well as the replaced parts (where applicable).

If you have an accident, there is a fire or theft or you hit a wild animal, etc the police and the rental company need to be contacted immediately and any third party demands should not to be agreed to. In an accident the police report must include the name and address of the people involved as well as any witnesses along with the vehicle registration details of any vehicles involved. Even in the case of minor damage the renter is required to provide McRent with a detailed written report and a sketch outlining the situation.

NOTE: If you do not inform the rental company and police immediately and if the company is not given the opportunity to find a solution to your problem there will be no grounds for compensation.

The compulsory vehicle preparation fee/service fee includes the cost for cleaning the exterior of the vehicle and is included in our quotes/bookings. You are still required to return the motorhome with a clean interior, otherwise a fee of € 240 will be charged at drop-off.
The toilet and waste water tanks have to be completely emptied by the time you drop off the vehicle, otherwise a fee of € 185 will be charged for emptying the toilet and further fees apply to cover the costs for emptying the waste water tank.
You are required to return the vehicle with a full tank of fuel, otherwise McRent will charge  per litre of diesel to top it up and a processing fee of 50 €. One bottle of propane gas has to be returned full otherwise a fee of € 58 will be charged. 

Smoking is not allowed in the rental vehicles. All vehicles are non-smoking and any breach of this condition will result in expensive fees being charged.
Pets are not allowed in the vehicles as well.

All information provided has been put together by us (Motorhome Bookers GmbH & Co. OHG) in as much detail as possible and on the basis of the information made available to us. This information has been taken from the rental company's conditions which they have provided to us. Any additional conditions are included in the rental agreement which is entered into by yourself and the rental company. You will receive the complete list of rental conditions with your rental agreement, which you sign when you collect your vehicle. We do not accept responsibility for any differences that come to light between our list of conditions and those of the rental company.