Auto huren op Egilsstaðir Luchthaven (EGS)

Egilsstaðir Airport (IATA: EGS) is the gateway to East Iceland and serves daily flights from Reykjavik in 45 minutes. With 6 rental companies directly in the terminal, it's easy to start your East Iceland road trip immediately after landing. The airport is only 3 km from Egilsstaðir center and 70 km (1 hour) from the picturesque port town of Seyðisfjörður.

The terminal is small but efficient with all rental desks gathered in the arrivals hall. Route 1 (the ring road) passes 2 km from the airport and provides direct access south towards Höfn (150 km) or north towards Mývatn (150 km). East Iceland is known for its dramatic fjord coast, Vatnajökull glacier in the south, and relatively few tourists compared to the south coast.

Choose an SUV or 4x4 to explore the fjord roads in the east – many are narrow gravel roads. Rent early in the morning to have time to visit Seyðisfjörður round trip with good margin. Check if the rental company allows driving on F-roads if you plan to visit Snæfell glacier.

What destinations can I reach as a day trip from Egilsstaðir Airport? Seyðisfjörður (70 km, 1 hour), Borgarfjörður Eystri for puffin diving (70 km, 1 hour), Lagarfljót lake (20 km, 20 min) and Hallormsstaðarskógur (30 km, 30 min) are all excellent day trips. Is it possible to return the rental car in Reykjavik after picking it up in Egilsstaðir?

Yes, one-way rental is common. Expect an additional fee of 10,000–25,000 ISK depending on the rental company and season. How is the parking at Egilsstaðir Airport?

Parking directly outside the terminal is free and spacious. There is no parking fee which makes it convenient for pickup and drop-off.

Wij vergelijken prijzen van alle grote aanbieders op Egilsstaðir Luchthaven, zodat u de totaalkosten van tevoren ziet — inclusief verzekering, tankvoorwaarden en extras. De meeste boekingen bieden gratis annulering tot 48 uur voor ophaling, wat u flexibiliteit geeft bij planningswijzigingen.