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Car hire Hornafjordur Airport

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  • Avis

    7.4 (6681)
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  • Europcar

    8.6 (9000)
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  • National Car Rental

    8.2 (446)
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  • Hertz

    8.2 (7807)
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  • Thrifty

    8 (6082)
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Car rental location Hornafjordur Airport

Location information for Hornafjordur Airport

Hofn Airport is a key entry point to southeast Iceland, the fishing town of Hofn and the Vatnajokull Glacier. Icelandic carrier Eagle Airways operates services from here to the capital, Reykjavik. The airport is situated six kilometres north of the headland that Hofn is sited on. After arrival, passengers can pick up car hire in Hofn Airport.


Hofn Airport facilities

The passenger terminal at Hofn Airport is small yet it offers all the facilities needed to stay comfortable. There are spacious seating areas, a café and good disabled persons' amenities. Major suppliers offer car rental in Hofn Airport on site. National Road 1 passes the airport perimeter and is the primary route for accessing regional destinations.


Hofn Airport excursions

Route 99 links the airport and the town centre, where draws such as the Hofn Glacier Museum, a picturesque harbour and excellent eateries await visitors. Using car hire in Hofn Airport, Vatnajokull Glacier, Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and Skaftafell National Park are easily accessed. At Skaftafell, the main draws are Svartifoss waterfall, camping and hiking.


Best time to visit

The summer months from June to August are the best times to arrive at Hofn Airport. Daytime temperatures average at 13°C at this time of year and annual events such as the Humarhatia lobster festival and the Glacier Exhibition are staged. In winter, temperatures hover around freezing from November to March and there is lots of snow.


Car rental in Hofn Airport

Due to Hofn Airport's proximity to National Road 1, local attractions are easily reached. Skaftafell and Jokulsarlon are close by while a gravel road gives access from the airport to Vatnajokull. Roads are not busy and vistas are magnificent for car rental in Hofn Airport users. Driving here in winter requires snow tyres. Before departure for Hofn, compare car hire for good rental rates.

Practical information

  • Currency
    Icelandic króna
  • Driving direction
    Right
  • City speed limit
    50 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    90 km/h
  • Language
    Icelandic
  • Popular car category
    SUV

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