Dacia Duster 4x4 (manual)

Don’t let appearances deceive you; the Dacia Duster might look like a truck on the outside, but it actually has a similar footprint to a smaller family hatchback, and all the comforts that go along with it on the inside.

For those looking for a robust, comfortable, all-rounder rental car to get you around Iceland, you can’t go wrong with the Dacia Duster. The high driving position gives great all-round visibility making it easy to drive and manoeuvre in the city as well as off-road. Speaking of off-road, the Dacia is a compact 4x4 which means you are permitted to drive on Iceland’s scenic F-Roads. Boasting a good deal of ground clearance, there’s not much you’ll miss out on when you’re behind the wheel of the Duster. 

It seats five people comfortably with plenty of room in the back for those with long legs and offers a boot capacity of 475 litres (or around three large suitcases). For couples or solo travellers with a bit more luggage, the capacity increases to 1,636L when the backseats are folded down. 

While you might think of it as a “no frills” option, the Duster still comes with features like AUX audio input, USB port for charging your devices, bluetooth compatibility, airbags, power steering, heated seats and cruise limter for maximum efficiency as you tour the Golden Circle. 

Simply put, the Duster is among the most fuel-efficient, comfortable, 4x4s to rent in Iceland making it a natural choice for the budget-savvy, the adventurous, the whole family, and couples and solo travellers alike.