240 km from Reykjavík · ~4h 30m · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)
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Compact SUV: e.g. Dacia Duster, Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4. One-way drive of 240 km, priced at the live country-wide average from all fuel stations.
Consumption figures are estimates averaged from Iceland’s most common rental cars — your vehicle may differ, so adjust the L/100 km value to match. Winter driving in Iceland typically uses 10–20% more fuel than summer.
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