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TOLL ROADS IN ICELAND

The only toll road in Iceland is at the Vaðlaheiðargöng tunnel, which is on Route 1 a few km east of Akureyri in the north of the country. Signs are placed at the approach to the tunnel at either end to alert drivers that they are now on a toll road, how to pay for the journey and how much it costs. Journeys should be registered within 24-hours of using the tunnel. Payment has to be done through the web www.veggjald.is. The price for a single trip is ISK 1,850 if the trip is paid via the tunnel website. If not the price goes up to ISK 2,400 and will be billed to the owner of the car. Geysir will charge the tunnel price plus an Admin fee of €25.

There is an alternative route using the original road which goes over the mountain (see map). If travelling from Akureyri it is on Route 83 then onto Route 84. If travelling from the east on Route 1, turn right after crossing the bridge over the river Fjnoská onto Route 84 and then onto Route 83.

ROAD TAX FEE

Starting from January 1, 2024, the Icelandic government has introduced a new Road Tax. This fee applies to electric cars, hydrogen cars, and plug-in hybrid cars, with rates set at 6 ISK per kilometer for electric cars and 2 ISK per kilometer for plug-in hybrids.

To ensure transparency and convenience, in compliance with law no. 101 dated December 27th Geysir Car Rental will collect this tax at the start of the rental period, based on the average distance covered by our customers in 2022 and 2023, eliminating any post-rental surprises.

To read more about the Icelandic road tax, please visit here.

Updates to the Road Tax in 2025: Please be advised that in 2025 the Icelandic government will apply the Road Tax to all registered vehicles in Iceland.

NATIONAL PARK ENTRANCE AND PARKING FEES

When visiting Iceland´s National Parks please be aware of having to pay for car parking. This is especially so of Thingvellir and Skaftafell National Parks when using the official car parks. If no payment is made the charge is sent to Geysir, which is subsequently made to the stored card on the contract. Always look for and read any signs in the area where you decide to stop.

List of places with parking or entrance fees*:
– Thingvellir National Park
– Skaftafell National Park
– Vaðlaheiðargöng Tunnel
– Kirkjufell, Kirkjufellsfoss
– Jökulsárlón, Glacial Lagoon
– Selafjaran at Ytri-Tunga
– Reynisfjara Black Beach
– Reykjavík City Center
– Keflavík International Airport
* This is not a complete list, just examples of places where there is parking fee/entering fee required.

Keep an eye on any information or parking signs you might see and we recommend downloading the app from Parka so you can pay for your parking in Iceland.

For each fine Geysir needs to handle Geysir charges a €25 admin fee plus the cost of the parking ticket.

THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK
Payment machines can be found at the Visitor Center, restroom building next to the Visitor Center, P2 – Vellir below Öxarárfoss and P5 – Valhöll.
Possible to pay the parking fee through Checkit.is, as this company handles payments for Thingvellir.

The charge for a daypass on all the parking lots is as follows:

  1. Passenger car, 5 seats or less: 1000 ISK
  2. Passenger car, 6-8 seats: 1200 ISK
  3. Bus, 9-19 seats: 2200 ISK
  4. Bus 20, seats or more: 3800 ISK

SKAFTAFELL NATIONAL PARK
Daily fee from 00:00-24:00 hrs:
Payments can be made through Parka.is

  1. Passenger car, 5 seats or less: ISK 1000
  2. Passenger car, 6-9 seats: ISK 1300
  3. Bus, 10-19 seats: ISK 2500