Motorcycle Rental in Reykjavik, Iceland from €35/day

Reykjavik is a small city with a very big backyard, and a motorcycle is the best way to reach it. Twist the throttle east on Route 1 and within half an hour you're standing in Þingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates split the landscape wide open. Keep riding and the road delivers you to Gullfoss, a two-tiered waterfall that thunders into a canyon, or south along the coast to Seljalandsfoss, a falls you can actually ride behind. Few places pack this much drama into a single day loop.

Outside the compact downtown grid, Iceland's roads are practically built for riders: wide, uncrowded, and lined with pull-offs at almost every viewpoint. The Golden Circle, the Reykjanes peninsula and the South Coast are all one-lane scenic routes rather than motorways, so a bike lets you stop on a whim instead of hunting for parking among the tour buses that clog the busiest waterfalls in summer. Distances are short too — most of the country's headline sights sit within a half-day ride of the city.

Top 10 things to see in Reykjavik by motorcycle

1. Þingvellir National Park — a UNESCO site on the Golden Circle where the tectonic plates meet, about a 45-minute ride from the city on Route 36.
2. Gullfoss — Iceland's most famous waterfall and the classic endpoint of the Golden Circle loop.
3. Geysir geothermal area (Strokkur) — an erupting hot spring field on the way between Þingvellir and Gullfoss.
4. Kerið crater — a red volcanic crater lake just off the Golden Circle, worth a quick detour for the overlook.
5. Seljalandsfoss — a South Coast waterfall you can ride behind, reached via Route 1.
6. Skógafoss — another major South Coast falls, often paired with Seljalandsfoss on a longer ride.
7. Reykjanesviti and the Bridge Between Continents — Iceland's oldest lighthouse plus a bridge spanning the tectonic plates, on a moon-like peninsula loop close to the city.
8. Mount Esja — the mountain backdrop north of Reykjavik, a short scenic ride along Route 1 with photo pull-offs.
9. Hvalfjörður — the old fjord road, a twisty coastal alternative riders favor over the tunnel.
10. Reykjadalur hot spring valley — near Hveragerði, a short ride plus a hike to a warm river worth bathing in.

What do you need to rent a motorcycle in Reykjavik?

You'll need a full motorcycle licence for the class matching the bike's engine size, and most operators also ask for a minimum amount of riding experience before they'll hand over the keys. An international driving permit isn't required. Expect to leave a deposit or a credit-card hold, with the amount set by the individual operator, and you'll generally need to be a legal adult to book.

How much does it cost to rent a motorcycle in Reykjavik?

A standard bike runs roughly 5,000-7,000 ISK per day in low season, climbing to around 15,000-25,000 ISK per day in high season. Large-displacement or premium touring models can run 25,000-40,000 ISK per day or more once summer demand peaks.

• Prices rise steadily from spring into June, peak from June through August, then drop again once the weather turns in autumn.
• Booking early for June-August secures both a better rate and your pick of bikes.

When to book a rental motorcycle in Reykjavik?

High season runs June to August, when the midnight sun and the calmest weather make for the best riding — and the highest prices. Low season stretches from November to March, when demand and rates both drop, though ice and wind keep most riders off the road until spring. If you're planning a trip for June to early September, book ahead: that's when both the weather and the rental fleet are at their best.

Local traffic rules in Reykjavik

Iceland drives on the right, and motorcycle headlights must stay on at all times, day and night. Helmets are compulsory for every rider and passenger. Speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas, 80 km/h on rural gravel roads and 90 km/h on rural paved roads, and drink-driving is treated with near-zero tolerance — even a small amount of alcohol can cost you your licence on the spot. Watch for single-lane bridges and blind rises on the countryside routes, and remember that riding off-road is illegal everywhere in Iceland, however tempting that open lava field looks.

Types of motorcycles available

On our website you can rent the following types of motorcycles: cruiser, sport, touring, standard, classic, dual-purpose, dirt bikes, street, naked bikes or roadsters, choppers, custom, streetfighter, sport-touring, dual-sport, on-road, off-road, adventure motorcycles, supermoto, scrambler, motorcycle with sidecar, enduro, motocross mx, trail, motards, tricycles, bikes with automatic or manual gears, luxury motorbikes.

Models of motorcycles available

On our website you can hire motorcycles from the following manufacturers: BMW, Harley Davidson, Aprilia, Buell, Cagiva, Ducati, Gilera, Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, KTM, Husqvarna, Jawa, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Triumph, Benelli, Bajaj, Indian, Royal Enfield, TVS, Beta, Bimota.

Which insurance is provided?

Most providers include basic third-party liability insurance in the rental price, with options to upgrade to fuller coverage that reduces or removes your deposit liability in case of damage or theft. Always confirm exactly what is and isn’t covered before you set off.

Extra services available

When you make an online motorbike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: integral helmet, GPS navigation, intercom, unlimited mileage, top case, side cases, boots, jacket, gloves, individual guide or tour, map, full insurance, one-way rental, or delivery to your chosen address.

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Most of our motorcycle rental providers have years of experience and will equip you with a well-maintained bike, helmet and insurance for the ride ahead. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a motorcycle locally, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!