Welcome, fellow road trippers! If you’re dreaming of camping in Iceland, you’re in for a treat. This Nordic paradise is a camper’s dream, with stunning landscapes, majestic waterfalls, and the freedom to explore at your own pace. But before you hit the road with your trusty campervan, it’s important to understand the Icelandic camping laws […]

Updated 6 March: the strikes have been called off. At the moment, some employees in Iceland‘s service industry started an indefinite strike. Among the striking parties are drivers at fuel distribution companies. Therefore, there might be gas shortages in Reykjavík and the Capital Area, South Iceland, Reykjanes peninsula, West Iceland, and the Westfjords in the […]

Packing for a trip to a new, unfamiliar destination is always challenging, at least for me. What will the weather be like? How many pieces of clothes will I need? How to fit it all into luggage (I usually want to bring more than can fit in my suitcase). In his blog post, I will […]

Iceland is one of the most spectacular countries on earth, and many visitors flock there in the summer to experience the midnight sun and blue lupines. But while summer is beautiful, the peak season in Iceland can be overrun by tourists, making it hard to enjoy all this country has to offer. So if you’ve […]

Volcanic fissures appeared in Meradalir valley on August 3rd, signaling another eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. Within the next several hours, thousands of tourists flocked to the region to witness the eruption up close. And a lot of you got in touch with us with two primary inquiries: can we visit the Meradalis volcanic eruption […]

Planning a trip to Iceland, especially if it is your first time visiting our beautiful country, can be overwhelming. There are so many things to see in Iceland! And most often – not enough time. Here are ten things I would recommend including in your trip plan if you asked me. The best part is […]

It can be tricky to figure out the logistics of how to drive around Iceland. Following the ring road (the major highway that encircles Iceland) is one of the most popular routes. We often hear customers asking how many days we would recommend for driving the whole ring road. Here are some tips for planning […]

Starting 25th February, the Icelandic government lifts all remaining Covid-19 restrictions domestically and on the border. Travelers no longer need to quarantine, present proof of vaccination or negative test certifications upon arrival. Arriving to Iceland All COVID-19 measures at the Icelandic border have now ended. Therefore, no COVID-19 prevention measures will be in place at […]

Planning a long-awaited vacation to Iceland? We understand – navigating through different COVID-19 border restrictions can be confusing since it varies from country to country. In today’s blog post we will share all important resources to help you prepare for your trip.   Life in Iceland is pretty much back to normal, with 86% of the […]

Traveling through Iceland is really accessible and convenient – all you need is to follow Road no. 1, also known as the ring road, and there is plenty to see. However, if you look at the map, you probably notice how few roads go through the middle of Iceland. 40% of the territory is uninhabited […]

We at Cheap Campervans have received many questions about the current COVID-19 situation and what it means for people’s upcoming trips. In this post, we attempt to clear everything up and hopefully give you some peace of mind. Should I Cancel My Booking? We’re doing everything we can so that travelers don’t need to do […]

Newsflash: Iceland is expensive. In fact, Iceland ranks in the top #5 most expensive countries in the world. You could easily find yourself at the end of your trip wondering how you managed to empty your savings account in a matter of days. You might have even heard about some of the horror stories yourself. […]