5 Reasons to Rent a Camper van in Iceland

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5 Reasons to Rent a Camper van in Iceland

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5 reasons you should rent a camper van to travel around Iceland. I'm breaking down how absolutely awesome it is to explore Iceland this way.
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@larock0wns 5 жыл бұрын

I preferred having the Wifi as a device and not installed in the vehicle. The reason for this is you could throw the device in your pocket and have internet when you walked around a city/town. This came in SUPER handy in Reykjavik, especially the first day when you are trying to get your barrings and remembering where you parked your vehicle.

@chrisharder4854 Жыл бұрын

Quick note: WiFi only works when the car drives! It drops out when you park the car! Happy campers did not give a reason why it does that, even when you park and leave the engine running ( nevermind the cost of gas)

@elinhelgad 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeannie :) I just discovered you on youtube recently and I just wanted to tell you that you're aweseome! I'm an Icelander and I love that you're presenting Iceland the way you're doing with your videos :) Keep up the great work and keep travelling ;)

@MrPicky 6 жыл бұрын

Sammála :)

@IcelandwithaView 6 жыл бұрын

Well this just made my day, thanks Elin! I am so happy to help for my favorite country on earth :)

@Rich-vg4yt Жыл бұрын

What campground/waterfall are you at pictured at 4:34 in your video? That view is amazing beyond words! Doing a sister trip in a campervan in September! Cannot wait!!

@IcelandwithaView Жыл бұрын

That was at Godafoss in North Iceland! 😍😍😍

@Rich-vg4yt Жыл бұрын

@@IcelandwithaView Thank you! Was it just a parking lot or a campground? I love all the advice and cannot wait for my camper van trip

@awilhammer 6 жыл бұрын

I flying out Sunday. Staying in one for 7 nights. Thanks for the tips.

@IcelandwithaView 6 жыл бұрын

Happy to help Adam, have a great trip!

@tedspirakis4321 6 жыл бұрын

I have been watching your videos for a month now, as my wife and I are traveling to Iceland in January 2019, and we both find them all very informative. Your topics are great (along with your bio., and story about relocating to that beautiful country), We will be in Iceland for only 6 days (our farm, and livestock obligations allow for it, at this time), but we both feel confident that we have a good sense of how to travel, and how to take in the best of what this country has to offer in that short time time of our stay. It's ironic although we haven't even been there yet, but we already have given thought on planning to travel back again to Iceland in the future, this time planning a road trip via renting a Camper Van for real overland travel adventure in a warmer month, probably at the end of the height of the tourist season (we always travel internationally out of season, as much as possible). Thank you, travel safe, and keep up the great work!

@IcelandwithaView 6 жыл бұрын

Awww I LOVE this, thanks Ted! I'm so glad my videos have been helpful for your planning. So cool that you're thinking about a return trip before you even get to Iceland - how smart! I'm sure you will love it. Enjoy Iceland - can't wait to hear all about it :)

@31Asya 6 жыл бұрын

Did that in Iceland, was difficult, the wind at the end of June gave me headache in a second and my ears were in physical pain😂 my back hurt from not having a mattress, but its all not important... i was surprised by people, travelers and locals... why everyone was so pissed and seemed suffering all the time? instead of enjoying the nature... i haven’t seen a single smile there... all 9 days in Iceland... people just never smile? Even never smiled me back to me when i was smiling to them:( i felt so sad and frustrated, first country like this i meet...

@Fronverjl 5 жыл бұрын

I wonder what places you went to lol Also many locals are not really happy about the camper vans cause many people who drive them always decide to camp on other peoples lands without permission and end up damaging their land. But this you were describing sounds rather unusual. :/

@mannansingh6155 4 жыл бұрын

would you recommend getting a camper van and setting up tents or staying a motorhome

@DerKatzeSonne 3 жыл бұрын

Tents might suck more if you have very high winds and rain. Also it’s annoying to set up the tent in a different spot every day. Just a thing to consider.

@erichanson9014 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos, I think I have seen all of them. I am Icelandic Canadian (Grand Parents from both sides) are Icelandic Canadian. I am planning a trip in within the next year and want to take my kids there for 1-1 /12 weeks.

@IcelandwithaView 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Eric! I'm sure you will love the travels there :)

@Lola-lt1of 5 жыл бұрын

When using a camper van where do you get the water?

@LifeOfRiley2166 Жыл бұрын

I know there is a Camp Pass you can buy that allows you to stay at certain camp grounds. We want to come in July. Are these campgrounds quickly filled up and can I use the card elsewhere?

@IcelandwithaView Жыл бұрын

July is peak season for travel in Iceland and is also one of the best times to camp! If you're able to plan out your day-to-day itinerary, go ahead an book your campsite but many campers prefer to travel on a whim and thus campsites are usually booked on location. The camping card offers discounts at gas stations for food, drinks, coffee, and fuel! Here's the link to learn more about the camping card: utilegukortid.is/?lang=en

@angiekvasnevski9573 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your videos, just discovered your channel and I love it!! I have a question about renting a camper van: would you recommend to do a camper van road trip in March? As I saw in other videos, 4x4 is a must in winter, but I was wondering if traveling by van would still be safe. Thank you :)

@arturobossredonda6414 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same question. Do you find out ? I know there are 4x4 campers

@blackandgray25 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have any information on tent camping to road trip the ring instead of with a camper van? I’ve been trying to locate a map of sites and I saw you point at one during this video! 🤗

@KatMoon2003 6 жыл бұрын

I find your videos highly interesting and think you do a very good job in representing Iceland to foreigners. Keep it up. There is just one thing that I want to mention regarding this video. You do not mention that it is not allowed to stop your car just anywhere in Iceland. I've seen these cars all around just parked overnight, in carparks, by the side of the road and even on a horse trails!!! Another thing you don't mention is that these cars have no toilet facilities and therefor people think that they can do their business anywhere without cleaning up after themselves.

@IcelandwithaView 6 жыл бұрын

Hi KatMoon2003, thanks for your feedback! I do talk about not stopping on the side of the road in another video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hs2hlbZyqM2ViIU.html and I am always talking with travelers about respect while traveling in Iceland.

@adognamedmiley6848 6 жыл бұрын

Are dogs quarantined when visiting iceland? I'd like to visit, but I dont like small cages in large, smelly, noisy, strange places without my owner.

@be.A.b 5 жыл бұрын

They do get quarantined. The permit process is more aimed for moves and long term stays. Dogs where banned in Iceland till the 80s. A lot of people in Iceland are scared of dogs because they aren’t a popular pet and aren’t used to them. Hope all that changes!!

@ajayjainoffice 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, this is Ajay from delhi, India. Me n my wife are planning iceland from August 7th 2022 in campervan. Can u pls help? How much fees u would charge ?

@jeremiahtenney4047 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeannie! Thanks so much for the tips! I am coming to Iceland is August and I have a couple of questions. Hope you can help! We were going to rent a camper van, but as a way to save a bit of money, we are going to rent a car instead, bring sleeping bags + tent, and then rent the cookware + WiFi. Is this a bad idea? Are we going to freeze in the tent? Haha. Also, have you ever heard of the camp grounds reaching max capacity in the summer time? Is the camping card with it for 6 nights? Thanks for your awesome videos. They are so helpful!

@kymberleerogie4298 6 жыл бұрын

Jeremiah Tenney hi! I just got back from Iceland and plenty of people were camping in tents! I was a little cold in my campervan but I just turned on the heat. I’m sure you will be fine. Just plan accordingly for all types of weather. (You really will get all the seasons!) I’m not sure how much it rains when you are going, but the one thing I wish I had were rain pants. I just had quick dry pants and those didn’t cut it. Since you are staying in a tent you won’t have a place to dry your clothes. I would recommend good rain pants ( and a rain jacket) so you don’t have to worry about wet clothes! I would get the ones that are kind of that plastic material that look funny but will definitely keep you dry! (I hope that explanation makes sense!) Have a great trip!

@IcelandwithaView 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for following along Jeremiah and I"m glad you are loving the videos! I do think that tent camping can get quite cold but if you have good gear and clothing you should be okay! Have a great time in Iceland and let me know how it goes :)

@mgraysonhay 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeannie: I am very pleased I stumbled across your channel as it is very informative and helpful for planning my future Iceland trip. Because I am a fairly low-budget traveler and would like to self-guide my adventures, I would think that the camper van be the best way to do my trip. However, I am aware that most rental companies do not allow people of a certain age to rent cars or campervans in this case. (Here in Canada where I live I am still not old enough to rent a basic car) As a 20 year old, would I be able to rent a campervan? If not, how old must I be?

@IcelandwithaView 6 жыл бұрын

Not sure about the age, but the best camper van company in Iceland is Happy Campers and you can get a 5% discount if you use my code: JEANNIELWV I also made a video about the vans: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mapmgJeVx72zZp8.html

@rohanbhadoria860 4 жыл бұрын

How to reach hornstrainder in westjfords from Reykjavik

@filipinaprades8589 5 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Thank you for this helpful information! How many days would you recommend to drive ring road? We're planning on just doing it by ourselves by renting a camper van. Thank you! Hope you will answer my question :) Will check your recommendations

@IcelandwithaView 5 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Happy to help!! Check out all my ring road advice in my blog, www.livelifewithaview.com !!

@sylvainparisien3748 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jeannie, is the code for the 5% still available in 2022/2023?

@IcelandwithaView Жыл бұрын

Hi there! My updated discount code for Happy Campers is IWV10 and gives you 10% off! If you're looking for the 5% discount for Blue Car Rental, go here: bit.ly/IcelandCarDiscount

@Ebrumbach71 Жыл бұрын

@@IcelandwithaView THANK YOU!! I have been soaking in ALL your goodness and videos!! We booked with Happy Campers and they asked if I had the Iceland with a View code. It was awesome to hear them call you out as well. Thanks for offering this wonderful service.

@arturobossredonda6414 2 жыл бұрын

hello, you recommend a 4x4 camper in early April?????

@juliekobe7180 5 жыл бұрын

Hi There were leaving on Tuesday and have rented a campervan. I am unclear of where to park for the night. Can you please list some safe spots? I love your channel, so much to learn.

@IcelandwithaView 5 жыл бұрын

OH wow! So close! Check out my blog for more camper van information, www.livelifewithaview.com

@coreyh.1030 5 жыл бұрын

Julie Kobe so where do you camp when you drive around the ring road? Anywhere you want?

@melissajoinermusic 5 жыл бұрын

@@IcelandwithaView Where on your website do you talk about where you parked overnight? I couldn't find it.

@jefflaplante3938 6 жыл бұрын

Could you share the average costs per night at the camping sites . Thanks

@kymberleerogie4298 6 жыл бұрын

Jeff LaPlante I found the average price to be between 1200 isk (about $12) to 1900 isk (about $19) per person. I went to google maps and typed in Iceland campgrounds. I selected ones with higher ratings and looked at the comments. Some people did post the prices there. Some places do charge for showers. I found that average cost to be between $2-$4. Hope that helps!

@dominikanowicka6470 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeannie! Are those campers equipped in some lights, slipping bags, washing bowl etc. What should we take and what we don't have to if we'll decide to rent it? I mean we will fly from UK only with certain luggage space 😉 thanks! 😘

@kymberleerogie4298 6 жыл бұрын

dominika nowicka hi! I can’t speak for happy campers, but my campervan did have some dishes (2 plates, a knife, a can opener, a small pot, small frying pan, 2 cups) I didn’t really use much of if because I mainly ate sandwiches. I would recommend finding room for a rain jacket and rain pants. (I would go with the plastic material type) I found that was something I wish I had for my trip!

@kymberleerogie4298 6 жыл бұрын

dominika nowicka also mine did have sleeping bags and pillows. There was a light above our bed and to one side of the campervan.

@IcelandwithaView 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Dominika - yes the Happy campers come with the lights, sleeping bags, and kitchen equipment! They're the first original camper van company in Iceland and simply the best :)

@Healing_yourself 4 жыл бұрын

Is it good to use these camping vans for january

@IcelandwithaView 4 жыл бұрын

It depends on where you are going, bear in mind these are not permitted on F-roads. Otherwise you should be good to go!

@TheEbbemonster 4 жыл бұрын

6 min video and around 12 seconds of content....

@rufuscrackle 3 жыл бұрын

I must of missed those 12 seconds

@FF-xl7yw 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry but 5% was a little low. :( its something but not really enough to pick this van vs others who are offering 30% off due to Covid low demand.

@Nnsableable 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeannie, we already booked from another company a campervan for 7 days in July but without insurances (gravel protection, super collision SCDW, SAAP and theft protection TP). Now, I don't know how risky is that, is it better to take that insurances? Thank you for all!

@kymberleerogie4298 6 жыл бұрын

Nnsableable hi! I just got back from Iceland and I got the premium insurance because I was nervous about renting and wanted to be covered. 2 days into our trip, our radiator broke. We called the company and they gave us an emergency number to call. We called and they said we needed a new radiator... paid for out of my pocket. So I’m not sure what the insurance actually covers since I had to spend $1000 of my own money to fix their campervan. If you don’t get the insurance, just check over EVERYTHING! Check the engine, all the fluids are filled and maybe ask for previous maintenance records. I’m trying to work with the company I went with to get my money back. I hope you have better luck with a car then I did! Have a great trip, it’s a beautiful place!

@elinorearts 6 жыл бұрын

That sounds horrendous. Can you please say which campervan company you used?

@coreyh.1030 5 жыл бұрын

Kymberlee Rogie did you ever get refunded for the repair ?

@DerKatzeSonne 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds very wrong. No insurance would cover damages due to wear. And no car renting company would or should bill a customer *ever* for broken things that are simply wear. I mean what’s next? Oh the tyres don’t have enough profile anymore after you gave the car back, so you need to pay for new tyres?

@mhTCC 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, seems to be that your 5% off is no longer working...

@pops9190 5 жыл бұрын

ohhhhh heeeelllllll noooooo. 1st class hotel accommodations, 4star meals, private jacuzzi's, laundry service, hot showers and baths, massages, WiFi, oh and helicopters and private limousines to "look around"..... is the way to go thank you very much. Effective concierge services are naturally a must, of course. I would be willing to toss out from our helicopter extra blankets pilfered from the hotel laundry to any "Green Camper Vans" slinking along the dusty tracks down below, if requested.

@IcelandwithaView 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! :)