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Map of Iceland with the RIng Road marked on

30/09/2025

Iceland Ring Road: Clockwise or Counterclockwise?

The decision whether to drive the Ring Road or focus on just a few regions is only the beginning of your travel plans. If you’ve decided to drive the entire country, your next question is whether to do the Iceland Ring Road clockwise or counter...

large motorhome parked by Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon

23/09/2025

The Ultimate Guide to an RV Trip in Iceland

An Iceland RV trip is the kind of idea that makes sense once you see hotel prices here. This isn’t for people importing rigs from Texas. It’s for travelers renting locally, grabbing the keys, and chasing volcanoes on their own clock. In t...

Tourist posing right in front of the freezing Jokulsarlon glacier lake

16/09/2025

Is Iceland Always Cold? A Guide for Camper Van Travelers

The name “Iceland” alone can send chills through you as you think about its proximity to the Arctic Circle. You may be wondering, “Is Iceland always cold?” especially if you’re planning on camping, and the answer may sur...

Panoramic views of Reykjavik´s lake Tjornin at dusk

09/09/2025

15 Things to Do in Reykjavik For People with a Campervan

Reykjavik might be small, but it packs in more character than most capitals twice its size. If you’re starting your Iceland trip here, having a campervan gives you a serious edge. You can skip the tour buses, dodge overpriced hotels, and hit ev...

Traveler reaching out from a white campervan toward a tall waterfall across a green Icelandic valley.

02/09/2025

Iceland in Winter Isn’t Crazy If You’ve Got a Campervan and a Plan

Snowstorms. Northern Lights. Roads that vanish under ice and lava fields. Iceland in winter sounds like a dare, not a vacation. But toss a campervan into the mix, and suddenly it all makes sense. You’ve got your own wheels, your own bed, and f...

N1 gas station in a coastal Icelandic town, backed by snow-streaked mountains beside a fjord on a clear, sunny day.

26/08/2025

Gas Stations in Iceland: A Complete Guide for Camper Travelers

Hey, there, future Land of Fire and Ice explorers! The best way to traverse this unique and exciting landscape of ours is to get yourself a campervan and cruise around the island. Needless to say, exploring the island via road trip makes gas (and bud...

Woman packing for her upcoming trip to Iceland

19/08/2025

What to Pack for Iceland: Your Go-To Guide

There is nothing like exploring the island in a campervan. Cruising along our coastline, watching spectacular waterfalls plummeting from extreme heights, glaciers glittering on mountain tops, dramatic black basalt cliffs lining black sand beaches, an...

Piggy bank and an toy aircraft representing a cheap travel plan in Iceland

12/08/2025

The Cheapest Time to Visit Iceland: Iceland on a Budget How-to

Hi, there, adventure seekers and fellow explorers! It’s your trusted Icelandic motorhome crew here bringing you the lowdown on how to explore the island without burning a hole in your pocket. With a few budget-friendly tricks up your sleeve and...

Panoramic view of Thorsmork valley in Iceland Highlands

05/08/2025

Exploring the Iceland Highlands: Guide for Campervan Travelers

Here at Motorhome Iceland, we know there is a lot to explore in Iceland, from the beauty of the black sand beaches to the wild waterfalls; there is simply soooooo much to see. But for real explorers, all roads in Iceland ultimately lead to the heart ...

women using Google Maps to find her way through Iceland's roads

29/07/2025

Does Google Maps Work in Iceland? A Guide for Travelers

Hey there, from your local Icelandic motorhome experts! If you're reading this, you're planning a memorable trip across our magical island and probably asking like so many before you, “Does Google Maps work in Iceland?” But rest assured,...