Local Guide

Places & routes we recommend

We don’t just hand you the keys.

At Auto Car Rental, we believe the best Iceland experiences don’t always come with signs, crowds or hashtags.

Every day, travelers ask us the same question:
“Where should we go that’s not full of people?”

This guide is our answer.

What is the Auto Car Local Guide?

The Auto Car Local Guide is personal advice from locals based on real routes, real roads and real experience.

It’s not a tour.
It’s not a brochure.

It’s the kind of advice we give at the counter, when someone asks us where we would go.

What’s included?

Depending on your trip length, season and driving plans, we share:

• Quiet scenic routes
• Small waterfalls and viewpoints
• Coastal drives locals enjoy
• Short gravel roads with amazing views
• Local cafés and swimming pools
• Stops that fit your route (not detours)
• Practical driving & safety tips

No rushing.
No unrealistic schedules.
Just places worth stopping for.

Made for your trip

Every trip in Iceland is different.
So we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all itineraries.

When you rent a car with us, we can tailor local tips based on:

• How many days you’re staying
• Summer or winter conditions
• Easy driving vs. adventurous routes
• Nature, photography or quiet experiences

Sometimes it’s just a few suggestions.
Sometimes it’s a full route idea.

Either way it’s personal.

A local note

Some of the best places don’t have names.
Some don’t have signs.
And some depend entirely on weather and road conditions.

That’s why local advice matters, especially in Iceland.

We’ll always tell you honestly:

• what’s worth it
• what’s not
• and what’s better skipped that day

Why we do this

Because renting a car shouldn’t feel transactional.
And because Iceland is best experienced when you slow down and drive with confidence.

This guide is part of how we offer personal service not just a rental.
 
Want local tips for your trip?

If you’d like local route suggestions or hidden spots that fit your plans, just let us know.

We’re happy to help.

✔ Personal service
✔ Cars prepared for Icelandic roads
✔ Honest local advice

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