Can Your Vehicle Go on F-Roads?

F-roads are mountain roads in Iceland's interior highlands. Only 4WD vehicles with sufficient ground clearance are permitted. Check which rental vehicles are approved for F-road driving below.

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Important: Legal Requirement
Driving a 2WD vehicle on F-roads is illegal in Iceland and can result in heavy fines. It also voids your rental insurance. Always check your vehicle's capability before attempting F-road routes.

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KIA E-Niro Electric
DGAC

KIA E-Niro Electric

AutomaticElectric2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
VW Caddy Maxi Handicap
JXMN

VW Caddy Maxi Handicap

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Fiat Benivan 160 Motorhome
FHMN

Fiat Benivan 160 Motorhome

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Landrover Defender 130 SUV 7 seater
WFBR

Landrover Defender 130 SUV 7 seater

Automatic4x4
Not allowed on F-roads but allowed on road 35 and 550
Landrover Discovery
LFAV

Landrover Discovery

Automatic4x4
Not allowed on F-roads but allowed on road 35 and 550
Audi Q7
LFAR

Audi Q7

Automatic4x4
Not allowed on F-roads
Mercedes Benz E Class
LDAR

Mercedes Benz E Class

Automatic2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Ford Transit S/Cab Cargo Box
OKMQ

Ford Transit S/Cab Cargo Box

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Ford Transit Cargo
FKMN

Ford Transit Cargo

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Ford Transit Custom Cargo
FKNN

Ford Transit Custom Cargo

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
VW Caddy Cargo
EKMN

VW Caddy Cargo

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Ford Transit 17 seater
OVMN

Ford Transit 17 seater

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Mercedes Benz Sprinter 15 seater
FVAR

Mercedes Benz Sprinter 15 seater

Automatic4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Ford Transit 14 seater
SVMN

Ford Transit 14 seater

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
VW Caravelle 9 seater (2wd)
LVAN

VW Caravelle 9 seater (2wd)

Automatic2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Ford Transit 9 seater
LVMN

Ford Transit 9 seater

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
VW Caddy Maxi 7 seater
IVMN

VW Caddy Maxi 7 seater

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Landcruiser 150
FFAR

Landcruiser 150

Automatic4x4
Allowed on F-roads
KIA Sorento
SFAN

KIA Sorento

Automatic4x4
Allowed on F-roads
KIA Sportage
IFAR

KIA Sportage

Automatic4x4
Allowed on F-roads
KIA Sportage
IFMN

KIA Sportage

Manual4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Dacia Duster
CFMN

Dacia Duster

Manual4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Dacia Duster (2022-2023)
EFMN

Dacia Duster (2022-2023)

Manual4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Skoda Octavia Wagon
IWAN

Skoda Octavia Wagon

Automatic4x4
Not allowed on F-roads but allowed on road 35 and 550
Toyota Corolla Wagon
IWAR

Toyota Corolla Wagon

Automatic2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Toyota Corolla Sedan
IDAR

Toyota Corolla Sedan

Automatic2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Hyundai i30 Wagon
CWAN

Hyundai i30 Wagon

Automatic2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Hyundai i30 Wagon
CWMN

Hyundai i30 Wagon

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Volkswagen Golf
CDAN

Volkswagen Golf

Automatic2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Volkswagen Golf
CDMN

Volkswagen Golf

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Suzuki Swift
ESMN

Suzuki Swift

Manual4x4
Not allowed on F-roads but allowed on road 35 and 550
Toyota Yaris or similar
EDAN

Toyota Yaris or similar

Automatic2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Toyota Yaris
EDMN

Toyota Yaris

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Toyota Aygo
MBMN

Toyota Aygo

Manual2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
VW ID.4 EV AWD Electric
JGDC

VW ID.4 EV AWD Electric

AutomaticElectric4x4
Not allowed on F-roads
VW ID.3 Electric
DDAC

VW ID.3 Electric

AutomaticElectric2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
VW Caravelle (4wd)
FMDN

VW Caravelle (4wd)

Automatic4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Landcruiser 250
GFAR

Landcruiser 250

Automatic4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Toyota Hilux Camper
SHMN

Toyota Hilux Camper

Manual4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Tesla Model Y
UGDC

Tesla Model Y

AutomaticElectric4x4
Not allowed on F-roads but allowed on road 35 and 550
Tesla Model 3
PDAC

Tesla Model 3

AutomaticElectric2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Renault Captur Plug-in
CGAI

Renault Captur Plug-in

AutomaticHybrid2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Range Rover Sport PHEV
WFBI

Range Rover Sport PHEV

AutomaticHybrid4x4
Not allowed on F-roads
Nissan Ariya AWD SUV Electric
RGAC

Nissan Ariya AWD SUV Electric

AutomaticElectric4x4
Not allowed on F-roads but allowed on road 35 and 550
Mercedes Benz GLE Plug-in
LFDI

Mercedes Benz GLE Plug-in

AutomaticHybrid4x4
Not allowed on F-roads
Mazda CX-30
JGAR

Mazda CX-30

Automatic2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Landrover Discovery Sport PHEV
RFDI

Landrover Discovery Sport PHEV

AutomaticHybrid4x4
Not allowed on F-roads
Landrover Defender Plug-in
PFAI

Landrover Defender Plug-in

AutomaticHybrid4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Landrover Defender
PFAN

Landrover Defender

Automatic4x4
Allowed on F-roads
KIA Sorento plug-in
SFDI

KIA Sorento plug-in

AutomaticHybrid4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Hyundai Tucson
IFAI

Hyundai Tucson

AutomaticHybrid4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Hyundai i10
MDAN

Hyundai i10

Automatic2WD
Not allowed on F-roads
Dacia Duster Camping
CXCN

Dacia Duster Camping

Manual4x4
Allowed on F-roads
Dacia Bigster
SGCH

Dacia Bigster

Manual4x4
Allowed on F-roads
BMW X5
LFAI

BMW X5

AutomaticHybrid4x4
Not allowed on F-roads but allowed on road 35 and 550
BMW X3
UFAI

BMW X3

AutomaticHybrid4x4
Not allowed on F-roads but allowed on road 35 and 550
BMW IX3
FFAC

BMW IX3

AutomaticElectric4x4
Not allowed on F-roads
F-Road Requirements
Vehicle Must Be 4WD
Vehicle Must Be 4WD

All four wheels must be able to receive power. 2WD and AWD vehicles are strictly prohibited on F-roads by Icelandic law.

Sufficient Ground Clearance
Sufficient Ground Clearance

Minimum 200mm ground clearance recommended. F-roads have deep ruts, large rocks, and river crossings.

Proper Insurance Coverage
Proper Insurance Coverage

Ensure your rental agreement includes F-road coverage. Standard insurance typically excludes highland driving.