Holdur motorhome hire in Iceland: 4x4 vans and reviews

Q: Where can I collect a Holdur motorhome in Iceland?

Holdur’s motorhome department is in Ásbrú, Klettatröð 6, in the municipality of Reykjanesbær, on the edge of Keflavík International Airport. It is not the car counter in the terminal: you need to get to the address from the terminal. The meeting point and opening hours are specified in the offer and then in your booking confirmation.

Q: Which converted 4x4s does Holdur offer?

Four 4x4 models were recorded: the Dacia Duster with roof tent, five seats and two berths; the Ford Transit 4x4 Caratour for two; and the two Toyota Hilux Camper, with a pop-up roof, four seats and three berths, in manual or automatic. Access to the F-roads, however, depends on the terms of each offer.

Q: Which Holdur model should I choose for the number of travellers?

For two on paved roads, the Group X13 van or the automatic Pop Top Camper is enough; for tracks, look at the Transit 4x4. For three, the Hilux Camper offers three berths and four-wheel drive. For four, the Group X20 low-profile comes in manual and automatic. For five, only the Group X30 overcab sleeps everyone.

The rental company

Holdur, the Akureyri rental company betting on 4x4

Holdur, or Höldur in Icelandic, is a rental company founded in Akureyri, in the north of the country, which also operates the Europcar franchise in Iceland. Its converted vehicles are not collected at the terminal counter: the motorhome department, the “Húsbíladeild”, is at an address in the Ásbrú district, Klettatröð 6, on the edge of Keflavík International Airport.

Of the nine models recorded by CoolDrive, four are 4x4s: a Dacia Duster with a roof tent, a converted Ford Transit 4x4 and two Toyota Hilux converted into pop-top campers, one with a manual gearbox, the other automatic. For paved roads, the range adds the Group X13 van, the Pop Top Camper for two, the Group X20 low-profile with four berths and the Group X30 overcab, which offers five.

The Holdur offers recorded in October 2026 all include unlimited mileage. Their excess did not appear in our records: each offer states the amount. In January and April, only the X13 and the Transit 4x4 were recorded; the low-profiles and the overcab only appear in July.

Our verdict: a range that brings converted 4x4s and family motorhomes together at a single rental company, with no mileage cap. Things to watch: a single address that means returning to Ásbrú, an excess to read in the offer before paying and a choice limited to vans outside summer.

Rental company profile

Holdur in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether Holdur suits your trip.

General information

Brand: Holdur (Höldur) · Icelandic rental company, Europcar franchisee
Origin: Akureyri · capital of North Iceland
Vehicle types: Vans, converted pick-ups, 4x4s with roof tent, low-profile, overcab · nine models recorded
4x4 models: Dacia Duster, Ford Transit, Toyota Hilux · the Hilux in manual or automatic
Official website: holdur.is

Rental conditions

Mileage: No cap · in each of the offers recorded in October 2026
Excess: Not recorded · amount shown in each offer
Age and licence: Specified in the offer · read before booking
F-roads: Depending on the offer’s terms · tracks restricted by law to 4x4s
Automatic gearbox: Pop Top Camper, Hilux Automatic, X20 Automatic · transmission shown on the model page

Insurance and extras

Insurance: Described in the offer · check the cover for gravel, sand and wind
Roof tent: On the Dacia Duster 4x4 · five seats, two berths
On-board equipment: Varies by model · detailed in the vehicle description

Network and availability

Depot: Ásbrú, Keflavík · Klettatröð 6, motorhome department
Airport: Outside the terminal · a few minutes from the Keflavík terminal
Return: At the starting point · no other motorhome depot in our data
Seasons recorded: January, April, July · low-profile and overcab recorded in July only

The fleet

Holdur vehicles in Iceland

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

4x4 with roof tent

Dacia Duster 4x4 with Rooftent 5 2 Manual

C-class motorhome

Group X30 5 5 Manual

Campervan

Low-profile motorhome

Pop-top van

Observed prices

Prices recorded at Holdur in Iceland

Vehicle	Winter January	Spring April	Summer July
Campervan	from €266/day median €292/day	from €266/day median €292/day	from €197/day median €376/day
Low-profile motorhome	—	—	from €406/day median €433/day
Large motorhome	—	—	from €492/day median €492/day

Daily prices recorded at Holdur on October 22, 2026 for a 14-day rental from its branches in Iceland: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage.

Branches

Holdur branches in Iceland

Keflavik

Holdur - Húsbíladeild Airport

Klettatröð 6, 840-9853 Ásbrú

See the branch View map

Comparison

Holdur compared with other rental companies in Iceland

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company	Vehicles	Mileage	Best for
Holdur	Vans, converted Hilux pick-ups, 4x4s with roof tent, low-profile and overcab (Group X13 to X30)	Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded	Four converted 4x4s, departure near the airport
GO Camper	Converted vans and 4x4s (Go SMART, Go LITE, Go BIG, Go 4x4)	Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded	Wide choice of vans, departure from Keflavík
McRent	Van, low-profiles and overcabs (Urban, EcoLine, Compact, Family)	Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded	Coachbuilt motorhomes, 1 departure city
Camper Iceland	Vans, converted 4x4s and low-profiles (Loki, Thor, Tyr, Sif, Frigg)	Limited in the offers recorded	Choice of low-profiles and 4x4s, 1 departure city
RV Iceland	Vans, low-profile and overcab (Katla, Esja, Hekla, Askja, Keilir)	Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded	Forster and CaraTour vans, 1 departure city
IceRental 4x4	4x4s with roof tent (Suzuki Jimny, Jeep Renegade, Dacia Duster, Maxus T-60)	Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded	4x4s with roof tent, 1 departure city

Our view

Holdur: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

Holdur is ideal if…

You want a converted 4x4 to leave the tarmac, subject to the offer’s terms
You are landing at Keflavík and want to collect the vehicle a stone’s throw from the airport
You plan to cover a lot of ground: mileage is not capped in any offer recorded
You only drive automatics: the Pop Top Camper and the Hilux Automatic are
You are travelling as five and want as many berths as passengers, with the X30 overcab
You are travelling in January or April: the X13 and the Transit 4x4 were recorded on those dates

Holdur is not ideal if…

You want to end the trip in Akureyri or Reykjavik rather than Ásbrú
You are six or more: no model recorded has more than five berths
You are looking for a low-profile or an overcab outside summer: only vans were recorded in January and April
You want to know the excess before even opening the offer: it did not appear in our records
You plan to sleep four in the Duster: its roof tent only takes two people

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with Holdur

Locate the motorhome department before landing

Holdur’s converted vehicles are collected in Ásbrú, Klettatröð 6, and not at the car hire counter in the terminal. Check in your confirmation where to go, at what time and how to reach the address from the terminal. Keep this information offline on your phone: there may be no signal when you get off the plane.
Have your times confirmed in writing

The departure and return times are shown in your booking: keep a copy or a screenshot. When you collect the vehicle, have the agent check them again, especially if you arrive at night, and ask whether a late arrival means special conditions for the return.
A 4x4 does not open every track

The Highland F-roads are restricted by law to four-wheel-drive vehicles and generally only open in high summer. Even behind the wheel of the Hilux or the Transit 4x4, check in the offer whether these tracks and river crossings are allowed and covered by the insurance. Off-road driving remains prohibited everywhere in the country.
Roof tent: check the weather

With the Dacia Duster, you sleep up high, in a tent unfolded on the roof. In strong winds or driving rain, setting up takes some organisation. Check vedur.is before each stage, choose sheltered campsites and bring warm clothes, even in July.
Test the mechanisms before leaving

Pop-up roof, drop-down bed, heating, hob: make everything work in front of the agent before leaving Ásbrú. Photograph the bodywork, the windscreen and the wheel rims, check the inventory and save the assistance number. If there is a problem on the road, call it straight away: the rental company can arrange a solution.
Read the excess before paying

The amount of the Holdur excess was not visible in our records: open the offer details to find it, along with the security deposit and the cover that reduces it. Then check your credit card limit. Our experts can explain what each protection covers.

What travellers ask

Your questions about Holdur

Where can I collect a Holdur motorhome in Iceland?

Holdur’s motorhome department is in Ásbrú, Klettatröð 6, in the municipality of Reykjanesbær, on the edge of Keflavík International Airport. It is not the car counter in the terminal: you need to get to the address from the terminal. The meeting point and opening hours are specified in the offer and then in your booking confirmation.

Which converted 4x4s does Holdur offer?

Four 4x4 models were recorded: the Dacia Duster with roof tent, five seats and two berths; the Ford Transit 4x4 Caratour for two; and the two Toyota Hilux Camper, with a pop-up roof, four seats and three berths, in manual or automatic. Access to the F-roads, however, depends on the terms of each offer.

Is mileage limited with Holdur?

No: each of the Holdur offers recorded by CoolDrive in October 2026 includes unlimited mileage, from the Duster to the X30 overcab. On an island where Route 1 alone exceeds 1,300 km, detours to Snæfellsnes, the Westfjords or Húsavík therefore cost only the fuel.

Which Holdur model should I choose for the number of travellers?

For two on paved roads, the Group X13 van or the automatic Pop Top Camper is enough; for tracks, look at the Transit 4x4. For three, the Hilux Camper offers three berths and four-wheel drive. For four, the Group X20 low-profile comes in manual and automatic. For five, only the Group X30 overcab sleeps everyone.

How much does a Holdur hire cost in Iceland?

According to our prices recorded in October 2026 over 14 days, mandatory fees included, a Holdur van starts at €266 per day in January as in April, with a median of €292. In July, the cheapest offer, €197 per day, is the Duster with roof tent; medians then reach €376 for a van, €433 for the low-profile and €492 for the overcab.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with Holdur

4.3

818 reviews

I want to share my negative experience that makes me feel somewhat scammed, as I believe that neither Cooldrive nor Europcar have acted properly. I booked a camper van in Iceland through the Cooldrive website, which is a mediation entity. When I made the reservation, I clearly specified the day and time I wanted to pick up the camper van, as well as the day and time I wanted to return it. They provided a total price that I paid, which included a surcharge for picking up the camper van at night. Although the reservation and all the management were through Cooldrive, the actual company providing the camper van was Europcar, and it was with them that I dealt once in Iceland. What was my surprise when the day before returning the camper van, I spoke with Europcar to confirm the time and place of return, and I found out that they told me I had to return the camper van that very night. When I tried to clarify with them that my reservation was until the next day at noon, they insisted that we had to return the camper van earlier, either that same night (and where do we sleep all of a sudden??) or the next morning before 10, as they had another reservation, and in this case, they forced me to pay for half a day more. They said that since I picked up the camper van at night, I had to return it at night and if not, I had to pay an extra day. However, when I made the reservation, I clearly stated the day and time for both pickup and return, and based on that schedule, I received a price. If I make a reservation providing the details of what I need, I understand that the price I am quoted is for what I am requesting, not that later they tell me it was a "misunderstanding" and that I have to pay for an extra day. Furthermore, the Europcar employee who handed us the camper van said we could return it at noon without any problem, but his word also turned out to be worthless. In short, if there is a website where you make a reservation indicating specific dates and times and from there a price is provided, I understand that this is the total, and I find it to be a scam that they then force me to pay for an extra day, especially since we are talking about significant amounts of money. I'm sorry, but neither Cooldrive nor Europcar have acted well, and the justification cannot be a "misunderstanding." If you book with this company, take screenshots of your reservation (which I did not do), carefully check the delivery and return times they provide, and have it confirmed in writing. Regarding Europcar, I will say a few positive words; they gave us a camper van, which had a bed mechanism break the next day, they came to where we were and replaced the camper van with another one of the same kind. Best regards.

Iceland · Aug 2025

Trustpilot

clear answers, responsiveness, and advice, Cooldrive did the job very well... clarity on the pricing and services provided. The only downside was the lack of precision regarding the arrival in Iceland, as the rental agency was not on site (car rental desk but not for camper vans), it was complicated to find the right information.

Iceland · Jun 2025

Trustpilot

Email exchanges with your French services were good, however, the paid services were not recorded or retained in Iceland. No pickup at the hotel (€50 taxi), no second driver, and the "full" insurance was not recorded, along with the taking of banking fingerprints in case of a problem.

(anonymous)

Iceland · Aug 2023

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — Holdur motorhome hire in Iceland

Why book Holdur with CoolDrive?

On CoolDrive, Holdur 4x4s and motorhomes appear in the same search as GO Camper, McRent and RV Iceland, each with its mileage, stated excess and departure address. The amount shown already includes mandatory fees. Before you pay, our experts help you decide between a 4x4 and a motorhome depending on the season and your stages.

What is the link between Holdur and Europcar in Iceland?

Höldur is the Icelandic company that operates the Europcar franchise in the country, hence the Europcar name you sometimes see on documents or at reception. The motorhomes and converted 4x4s, however, are handled by its dedicated department, based in Ásbrú, and not by the car counters. Rely on the address and opening hours in your confirmation.

What excess applies with Holdur?

The excess amount did not appear in the Holdur offers recorded by CoolDrive in October 2026. It is shown in the details of each offer, along with the security deposit and any additional cover. In Iceland, look above all at what is covered for gravel chips, sand and doors damaged by the wind.

Can I hire from Holdur in winter?

Yes: offers were recorded for January, but only for the Group X13 van and the Ford Transit 4x4. The low-profile, the overcab, the Hilux and the Duster only appeared in July. In winter, days are short and roads sometimes snowy: check road.is every morning and keep spare days in your schedule.

Does Holdur hire out automatic vehicles?

Yes, for part of the range: the Pop Top Camper and the Toyota Hilux Camper Automatic have an automatic gearbox, and the Group X20 low-profile comes in an Automatic version. The X13, the Transit 4x4, the Duster and the X30 overcab have a manual gearbox. Check the transmission on the model page before confirming the booking.

Can I return the Holdur vehicle in Akureyri?

Not according to our data: the only motorhome address recorded for Holdur is in Ásbrú, near Keflavík, and the hire ends there. So plan a route that returns to the south-west, for example the full Route 1 loop via Mývatn and Akureyri, or a shorter loop between the Golden Circle, the south coast and Snæfellsnes.

About us

Hire a converted 4x4 or a Holdur motorhome in Iceland with CoolDrive Nomad

Holdur, an Icelandic company from Akureyri and Europcar franchisee, hires out its converted vehicles from Ásbrú, on the edge of Keflavík airport. Its range combines two worlds: 4x4s for wilder routes, from the Dacia Duster with roof tent to the pop-top Toyota Hilux, and more traditional vehicles, from the X13 van to the X30 overcab with five berths. Mileage is unlimited in all the offers recorded.

With CoolDrive Nomad, you compare Holdur with the other Icelandic rental companies for your dates, with a price that includes mandatory fees and terms that are clear and in one place. Our experts help you choose between a 4x4 and a motorhome, plan a loop from Keflavík and understand the offer’s excess. To find the exact price, run a search with your travel dates.

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