Isak 4x4 Rental

Isak 4x4 Rental

Isak 4x4 Rental
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4WD, ATV & Off-Road ToursSelf-Guided Tours & Rentals
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Explore Iceland with ISAK ISAK 4x4 Rental specializes in 4x4 car rentals designed for Iceland's rugged landscapes. Our fleet features iconic Land Rover Defenders, INEOS Grenadier and Toyota Land Cruisers, equipped to handle mountain roads, snowy conditions, and off-road adventures. We offer modified Defenders on 38" tyres for ultimate exploration, perfect for challenging terrains and overland expeditions. All vehicles are meticulously maintained for safety and performance, ensuring reliability on every journey. We also provide personalized travel support and expert guidance for individuals and groups, helping you plan an unforgettable adventure. With decades of experience and a commitment to quality, ISAK 4x4 Rental is your trusted partner for discovering Iceland’s hidden gems. Book your next adventure today!
Mosfellsbaer, Iceland

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Toby W
Colchester, UK29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
Wanting to venture away from Reykjavik for a couple of days during our stay, we researched various specialist 4x4 rental companies. We were attracted by the modified Land Rover Defenders on the ISAK website and booked a 3 day rental. Our vehicle (ISAK7) was awesome and we were able to tackle some otherwise tricky terrain, some of which were roads which were completely iced and snow drifted. Our 2 children loved the experience and our tours out to the Hotels Husafell and ION Adventure were so much more fun than if we had opted for a standard rental 4x4. Great booking experience with a friendly team. The handover of the Defender to us was also very detailed, with a full explanation given of all controls and emergency procedures in the event of an accident or breakdown/ puncture. Great fun and a solid recommendation.
Written January 30, 2020
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Dear tobyw334, thank you for picking ISAK and for taking the time to write this review. We are very happy that you enjoyed your trip and the Defender. Best regards Bjarni Freyr CEO
Written January 31, 2020
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Maddie C
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023
The staff were great, ensuring that we had everything we needed within 20 minutes to take our rental car. The Mitsubishi hybrid automatic car was in great condition and made our trip so smooth, especially driving on snowy or gravel roads. The shuttle to and from the airport was the cherry on top.
Written February 27, 2023
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MarkTownley
Brierley Hill, England2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2014 • Couples
We have used the ISAK super defenders to travel independently around Iceland for a number of years now, sometimes in the worst winter conditions the land of fire and ice can throw at you, and every time these iconic vehicles have not let us down. You can travel in complete confidence knowing that in conditions where every other rental vehicle would grind to a halt these super size Land Rover Defenders just lap it up, embellishing the terrain that others cannot get close to. As a result you get to see places in Iceland that the vast majority of the tourist community cannot access, often enjoying these remarkable places in complete peace and solitude. Each time we have rented the vehicles are presented in impeccably clean condition, with a range of accessories provided that can prove essential in the wilds of Iceland. The staff at ISAK are always welcoming and friendly, and make sure you fully understand the workings and capabilities of the vehicle you are about to take out, and always offer full support at the end of the phone, or long range radio, should you need it when you are out on your travels. They are always happy to suggest little known breathtaking places to visit that are not found in the usual travel guides and websites. The company offers an attention to detail and personal service that is rarely encountered, and as such gives the customer the utmost confidence not only to return many times but also wholeheartedly recommend them to others. Enjoy Iceland with an ISAK!
Written February 4, 2015
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stbrodie1
Fort Lauderdale, FL8 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
I rented a Defender from ISAK on our recent 2 week trip to Iceland. First off their location is. very inconvenient not near the airport and 30 minutes outside Reykjavik in the opposite direction of the airport. When I picked up the vehicle, it was in awful shape with dents, creases, rust and cracked paint in multiple body panels. The interior also had substantial damage and wear including holes in the carpet and parts missing/damaged. When showing me how to operated the vehicle, the agent struggled to get it into low gear. They had no other available vehicles and I assumed all offroad 4x4s in Iceland were in this shape. I did purchase incremental insurance with a lower deductible which they recommend including sand and gravel damage.

While we were inside the blue lagoon on a very windy day, one of the door panels was further damaged (small dent & cracked door handle) which likely happened due to a neighboring car hitting the door, or perhaps due to rock begin kicked up by another large vehicle on drive to Blue Lagoon. When we returned the vehicle, they noted that damage, but said my incremental insurance did not apply, that the dent was not repairable and they said it would cost another $2500+ to repair. This is on top of the $4155 they charged me initially for the rental and incremental insurance.

Since the vehicle was in such awful shape when I rented it with dents, creases, rust and cracked paint on multiple panel, I suspect they may have charged prior renters for insurance and damage, but never even repaired the vehicles. Please take a look at the pictures show all the damage on the vehicle when I picked it up, and that does not even show the wear and damage to the interior.

I strongly advise not renting from this disreputable company and going with one of the reputable rental car companies near the airport. And if you do decide to rent from them, do not agree to rent vehicle ISAK3$ which is in awful shape. This is my third time renting a Defender on my Iceland trips and the first two times were a much, much better experience with companies you can trust.
Written August 15, 2024
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Dear stbrodie1 Thank you for your feedback, and I’m sorry your experience did not meet your expectations. Regarding the vehicle’s condition, while our Classic Land Rover Defenders are built for rugged terrain and may show cosmetic wear, we ensure they are mechanically reliable. Your concerns are noted, and we are reviewing standards to address such issues. On the Blue Lagoon incident, while you purchased Sand and Gravel insurance, it does not cover the door damage. Broader coverage is available through our Super CDW insurance, which we recommend for similar situations. You did not purchase this insurance.The repair costs reflect actual expenses, and we’re happy to assist if you wish to pursue a travel insurance claim or review surveillance footage. As for our location, it is situated at the start of the trails and highways leading out of Reykjavík, less than a 20-minute drive from downtown. We also provide shuttle services to and from the airport and Reykjavík hotels for added convenience. I regret the challenges you faced and hope the beauty of Iceland made your trip worthwhile. Please feel free to reach out directly if you’d like to discuss further. Sincerely, Bjarni Freyr Owner & CEO ISAK 4x4 Rentals
Written January 5, 2025
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b2bcome
53 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2016 • Friends
I really want to give this SuperDefender an amazing review. I really wanted this 4x4 to be the Mack Daddy rental. This 4x4 looks like a BA truck, but it is not maintained. The brakes squealed so loud every time we stopped. We thought it might be dust but found out later it was the indicator to change brakes. Every time you would hit the brakes it jerked to the right and it would not stop very well. The shocks were worn out, bad! Water would come through the passenger door seal and get the floor all wet. We had no turn signals or emergency flashers. Traveling the F roads was very cool! You see parts of Iceland that are so beautiful!! The F roads were so bumpy from big tour buses that makes the trip last forever!! We even got passed by a tour bus on an F road. The only good thing I can say about the SuperDefender is, it can 4x4! We were able to lower the air in the tires on the rocky roads which helped a lot with the rough ride. On normal black top roads this truck floats all over the road. You do not feel safe. Even with the tires at 21psi, you bobbed all over the road. I was hoping that this company would have taken better care of this 4x4 for the money we spent to have it. I would recommend doing your research for a 4x4 and read the reviews on how well the vehicle is maintained. We did tell them all the things wrong with the vehicle when we returned it, but they told us to take it up with our tour agent, they were not interested.
They did provide a gps and it was honestly the best part about this rental!! The gps was amazing! At 1st we didn't want to trust it when we were in the middle of nowhere and the gps did keep us on track!! Sorry ISAK, I really wanted to give a great review! I hope you will put better maintenance into your cars as our lives were in your hands and your rental is very expensive. I didn't mind paying, I would have liked to rent a 4x4 that was sound and safe.
Written September 19, 2016
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Tony C
NYC4 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2016 • Friends
Within 5 hours of picking up our truck the windshield wipers were broken, making it literally undriveable in the snow/rain. Fortunately ISAK has an emergency extension when you call them, except that it just went to voicemail 4 times over three hours and we never heard back. The next morning they finally answered the phone (during business hours) and brought us another truck, half a day wasted but not the end of the world.

What almost was the end of the world was the fact that the replacement (ISEY 4) had some bad wiring or something and the headlights literally went completely OFF while driving in the dark twice and gave us the scare of our lives. Just imagine being in the pitch black with only your headlights to keep you on the road and then poof, they're gone.

Add into the mix the fact that the gearbox was unreliable (don't dare go off road or even into much snow, you'll get stuck), the jack had no base and there was only one shovel when we did get stuck.

Bottom line: ISAK trucks aren't capable off road or safe. You're better off renting literally anything else.
Written February 9, 2016
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Dear Tony, thank you for the review and for bringing these issues to our attention. I am sorry to hear that the experience was not what you had hoped for. However, I do have to say that I disagree with your "bottom line" in your review as I know from experience that our vehicles are capable of traversing versatile terrain and are as safe as any Land Rover Defenders you can hire. We try our best to maintain the Land Rover Defender and each car goes through inspection before it leaves our premises. The incidents you describe are in part testament to problems associated with the mid 20th century design and construction of the Land Rover Defender and its well known "characteristics". With proper maintenance and slight alterations by our mechanics, we are able to prevent a lot of these issues and thus ensure our fleet runs mostly free of malfunctions. Other issues such as the windshield vipers and electric problems you mention are associated with frost and snowy conditions that affect both wiring and mechanical functions of the Land Rover Defender. What essentially failed in your case was our response to the problem and the long time it took for our backup service to answer your call. For this I do apologise while I do hope the service you got from our staff at the end was satisfactory. I understand that extra rental days were added to your rental, free of charge, and I do hope that it compensated in a way for the problems you had earlier in your trip. I would also like to add that I personally will review all our related processes, to prevent this happening in the future and to shorten our response time. If you would like to discuss your experience with us further, then please feel free to contact me personally as I would be very interested in using your case to improve our services. Respectfully Bjarni Freyr CEO bjarni@isak.is
Written February 10, 2016
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Fresno5family
Fresno, CA33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
We had heard about the "F" roads and knew we wanted to explore off the beaten path. We rented the Land Cruiser and went on all sorts of adventures. We had unpaved roads, river crossings, waterfalls, glaciers and scenic vistas all to ourselves because we could get off the main roads. If you like to explore, renting a converted 4x4 gives you lots more options than a traditional 4x4.
Written September 12, 2019
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Nadenshadow
Horsham, UK80 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Friends
I am addicted to Land Rover Defenders. They say if you can say it you are on your way to being cured but I hope not. The Defender was booked via our travel company and we were collected out our hotel and driven to their facility on the edge of town and given our stead for the next couple of weeks. 3500 kilometres , one broken valve , one faulty bonnet catch and one lost fuel cap later I can honestly say I had the best time ever. The ISAK service , when we needed them to find us a mechanic in the middle of nowhere to replace a tire valve was great. The Defender itself was majestic and awesome 4x4. Perfect no. Land Rovers motto should be "nothing works every day" but to me that is the charm of the vehicle. This is the place where adventure starts guys.
Written October 26, 2018
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Joshua B
London, UK94 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Friends
Really cool cars - which also look fantastic in your photos. Helpful staff and easy process. So glad we went with these rather than a simple car company!
Written February 25, 2018
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Frank M
Laax, Switzerland82 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
We rented a classic Land Rover Defender from ISAK for a bit more than a week. Plus some river crossing driving school which was a lot of fun (maybe not cheap, but still fun and well worth it!).
These cars have seen a lot -- and that is exactly what you want. No electronic gimmicks, nothing fancy -- just a workhorse that does its duty everywhere and all the time. Don't get cocky, though ... rivers can be deeper than you think and roads more rocky and slippery than you ever imagined. So "ride" that workhorse responsibly .. you will have soooo much fun.
Service was great. If we return to Iceland, we will rent from ISAK again -- no doubt!
Written August 2, 2020
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