Useful information you need to know about the road tax and toll roads in Iceland
Unlimited kilometers are included in the rental price. However, Motorhome.is charges the Icelandic Road Tax for all rental cars on behalf of the Icelandic government. The rate for this Road Tax (including administration fee) is 1.750 ISK per day.
Motorhome.is and all other car rentals in Iceland are required by law to charge this Road Tax before or after rental.
The Road Tax goes entirely to the Icelandic Government and does not remain a part of the rental price.
According to government officials, the fuel prices on petrol and diesel will decrease overall at the same time because fuel taxes are being removed.
As part of this legislation, Icelandic car rental companies are required to collect this tax directly from customers. To read more about the Icelandic road tax, please visit: https://island.is/en/kilometer-fee
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The only toll road in Iceland is at the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel, which is on Route 1 a few km east of Akureyri in the north of the country. Signs are placed at the approach to the tunnel at either end to alert drivers that they are now on a toll road, how to pay for the journey and how much it costs. Journeys should be registered within 3-hours of using the tunnel. Payment has to be done through the web www.veggjald.is where there is a special “payment for rental cars” option. The price for a single trip is ISK 1,500 if the trip is paid via the tunnel website. If not the price goes up to ISK 2,500 and will be billed to the owner of the car. Geysir will charge the tunnel price plus an Admin fee of €25 resulting in a total price of approx. EUR 45.
There is an alternative route using the original road which goes over the mountain (see map). If travelling from Akureyri it is on Route 83 then onto Route 84. If travelling from the east on Route 1, turn right after crossing the bridge over the river Fjnoská onto Route 84 and then onto Route 83.
When visiting Iceland´s National Parks please be aware of having to pay for car parking. This is especially so of Thingvellir and Skaftafell National Parks when using the official car parks. If no payment is made the charge is sent to Geysir, which is subsequently made to the stored card on the contract. Always look for and read any signs in the area where you decide to stop.
Geysir charges a €25 admin fee plus the cost of the parking ticket.
The charge for a daypass on all the parking lots is as follows:
SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK
Daily fee from 00:00-24:00 hrs: