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Ready for the road trip of your life around Iceland? Check out our travel blog and learn everything there is to know about the Land of Fire and Ice!

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,...

set of tents set up at an Iceland campsiteat dusk

15/07/2025

The Iceland Camping Card: Is It Worth It for Campervan Travelers?

An Iceland adventure is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that can come at a pretty hefty price tag if you don’t have a few insider tricks up your sleeve. The Iceland Camping Card is one of these budget-saving hacks that’s not to be missed....

Road sign showing the direction to Keflavik airport area

01/07/2025

Kickstart Your Iceland Adventure with Some of the Best Things to Do in Keflavik

Most visitors to the island’s first port of call will be Keflavik International Airport. After that, many immediately depart to the capital city of Reykjavik and start their Icelandic adventure from there. But this approach will have you miss o...

Happy kid seated in his child seat along with a teddy bear

24/06/2025

Iceland Car Seat Laws: A Guide for Camper & Motorhome Travelers

Travelling to Iceland with kids in a campervan? Then you need to know about Iceland’s car seat laws. These aren’t just rules on paper. If your ride comes with a fold-out bed and rotating front seats, things can get confusing fast. Wher...

Campervan parked by Iceland's main road: the ring road.

10/06/2025

Your 10-Day Ring Road Itinerary for a Campervan Road Trip Around Iceland

The Ring Road in Iceland is probably one of our most important (and fun!) pieces of infrastructure. This is because the Ring Road (also called Route 1) wraps in a giant circle all around the island and connects most cities and towns (and interesting ...

White motorhome Iceland campervan parked in the highlands of Iceland

03/06/2025

Driving in Iceland: Essential Tips for Campervan Travelers

If there’s one thing you need on your travel bucket list, it’s to cruise around Iceland in a campervan. Driving in Iceland in a camper offers an entirely different experience than the traditional road trip and promises to be a truly unfor...

campers standing on their campervan while watching the northern lights dance in Iceland's sky

20/05/2025

Vanlife in Iceland: The Ultimate Road Trip Adventure

Traveling around the Land of Fire and Ice is the ultimate adventure. With all sorts of contrasting and almost other-worldly landscapes, the best way to explore the island is via a motorhome rental. Our guided tours and hotel stays may have their allu...