Car hire Vestmannaeyjar Airport

Vestmannaeyjar Airport is found on the Icelandic island of Heimaey, which is located off the south coast of the main island. The airport has one scheduled flight, run by Eagle Air, to Reykjavik, the country's capital. The airport also runs chartered flights to Bakki Airport, which is also in Iceland.

Vestmannaeyjar Airport facilities

This two-runway airport has little to offer in the way of facilities. The terminal building is made up of a corrugated iron shed which has a place for travelers to sit before their flight. There is a car park outside which never gets full, while car rental in Vestmannaeyjar Airport is possible if visitors reserve this service in advance.

Vestmannaeyjar Airport excursions

The island of Heimaey has an archeological site which dates back to the time of the Vikings. There is also a still active volcano which is a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can learn about when the volcano last erupted in 1973. The island has companies that conduct sea fishing trips in the summer. Ferries run regularly from Vestmannaeyjar to the south of the main island, opening up even more opportunities for scenic drives.

Best time to visit

Heimaey can feel very bleak in the winter months (November to February) when cold weather and five hours of daylight are the norm. The summer (May to September) is a complete contrast, as the warm weather and the long days enable visitors to take more in during their stay here.

Car rental in Vestmannaeyjar Airport

Most people who seek car hire in Vestmannaeyjar Airport arrange it before they travel. The best way to do this is to find out which rental company will drop a car off at the airport through a compare car hire search online. The island is quite small, though visitors can take their rental car to the main island by ferry to explore the south of Iceland.