Automatic 4x4 Camper Rental in Iceland

Our automatic 4x4 campers pair four-wheel drive with an automatic gearbox, a heated sleeping area and a kitchen on board.

4.7 Rated Excellent by travelers for over 13 years

Campervan 4x4 Adventure + (automatic)

Mercedes Campstar | 2024-2026 Model

Automatic
4
3

Per day from 25,070 ISK 204 USD - 183 EUR - 153 GBP Approx.

Campervan 4x4 Hilux (automatic)

Toyota Hilux | 2024-2026 Model

Automatic
4
3

Per day from 26,000 ISK 212 USD - 190 EUR - 159 GBP Approx.

Campervan 4x4 Isuzu D-max (automatic)

Isuzu Dmax | 2025-2026 Model

Automatic
4
4

Per day from 28,110 ISK 229 USD - 205 EUR - 172 GBP Approx.

Campervan 4x4 California Beach (automatic)

Volkswagen California Beach | 2024 Model

New Model 2024!

Automatic
5
4

Per day from 61,250 ISK 499 USD - 448 EUR - 375 GBP Approx.

Want the Highlands without working a clutch on gravel? Our automatic 4x4 campers pair four-wheel drive with an automatic gearbox, a heated sleeping area and a kitchen on board. There are layouts for couples, trios, families and groups of five. They’re the easy-driving way to take on F-roads, river-valley tracks and long Ring Road days. CDW insurance, unlimited mileage and VAT are included, with prices starting from 25,070 ISK per day.

White church with a red roof on a green hill in Iceland, with lupins in the foreground

What Makes an Automatic 4x4 Camper Special?

4WD + automatic

Every model on this page

One less thing to manage on steep gravel and loose surfaces
A size for every group

Campers for 2–3 (Campervan 4x4 Hilux, Adventure +), 4 (California Beach, Isuzu D-max) and 5 (Campervan 4x4 Viking)

Automatic doesn’t limit your choice of size
Heated sleeping area

A heater in every model; Webasto in the Isuzu D-max and Hilux (2023–2025)

Highland nights get cold, even in July
Kitchen on board

Sink with running water in the Hilux, Adventure +, Isuzu D-max and Viking; a stove in every model

Hot meals far from any restaurant
Campsite power

220V & 12V in every model

Charge cameras and phones when you plug in

Heads-up

Automatic 4x4 campers have no toilet or shower, and each model has its own F-road rules (see the FAQs below).

Find the Right Automatic 4x4 Camper for Your Trip

Model	Seats / Sleeps	Beds	Most comfortable for	Heating
Campervan 4x4 Hilux (automatic, 2024–2026)	43	Roof 120 x 190 cm47 x 75 in · Lower 110 x 190 cm43 x 75 in	2 adults, one per bed	Standalone heater
Campervan 4x4 Adventure +	43	Lower 203 x 113 cm80 x 44 in · Roof 200 x 110 cm79 x 43 in	2 adults, one per bed (max 2 in winter)	Heater in sleeping area
Campervan 4x4 California Beach	54	Roof 120 x 200 cm47 x 79 in · Lower 145 x 180 cm57 x 71 in	2 adults + 2 kids	Heater in sleeping area
Campervan 4x4 Isuzu D-max	44	Roof 180 x 160 cm71 x 63 in · Lower 180 x 130 cm71 x 51 in	2 adults + 2 kids, or 3 adults (4 adults is snug)	Webasto
Campervan 4x4 Hilux (2023–2025)	44	Roof 120 x 200 cm47 x 79 in · Lower 120 x 200 cm47 x 79 in	2 adults + 2 kids (4 adults is snug)	Webasto + campsite plug-in

: Adult
: Child

Good to know

Specs may vary by model and provider.

Check the latest details when you book.

Our pick

Campervan 4x4 Hilux (automatic)

One bed each or a shared roof bed, a double-burner stove, a sink, and a camping table and chairs included. All F-roads are allowed, with no river crossings.

View 4x4 Hilux (automatic)

From 26,000 ISK per day

When Is the Best Time for an Automatic 4x4 Camper Trip?

Summer

late Jun–early Sep

Driving Conditions

F-roads usually open from late June; dates change every year, so check umferdin.is. Long daylight.

Why it fits this category

This is the Highland window. An automatic gearbox makes long gravel days and steep tracks easier on the driver.
Spring & Autumn

Apr–mid Jun, Sep–Oct

Driving Conditions

Most F-roads stay closed, and there’s mud, early snow and strong wind.

Why it fits this category

4WD grip helps on regular gravel and snowy roads. Heated sleeping areas and darker skies from September bring Northern Lights chances.
Winter

Nov–Mar

Driving Conditions

F-roads are closed. Ice, storms and about 4–5 hours of daylight in December.

Why it fits this category

4WD and an automatic gearbox help on snowy regular roads, but they don’t open the Highlands. The Campervan 4x4 Viking, with its fixed upper bed, is the warmest pick. The Adventure + takes a maximum of 2.

Tip

Check umferdin.is and vedur.is every morning before you drive.

Automatic 4x4 Camper vs. Automatic Rooftop Tent vs. Automatic Camper (2WD)

	Automatic 4x4 Camper	Automatic Rooftop Tent Car	Automatic Camper (2WD)
Drive	4WD	4x4	2WD
F-roads & Highlands	Allowed (rules vary by model)	Allowed (rules vary by model)	Not allowed
Sleeps	3–5	2	2–5
Heating	Heated sleeping area	None	Depends on the model
Where you sleep	Inside the camper	In a tent on the roof	Inside the van
Daily rate	Higher	Lower	Lower
Best for	Heated Highland trips	Highland trips on a budget	Ring Road trips

If your route stays on paved roads, a 4x4 is extra you won’t use. If you want F-roads for less and don’t mind cold nights, an automatic rooftop tent car is the lower-cost way in.

Want F-roads for less? See Automatic Rooftop Tents

Sticking to the Ring Road? See Automatic Campers

Automatic 4x4 Camper Rental FAQs

Which 4x4 campers are automatic?

Every model on this page: the Campervan 4x4 Hilux, Adventure +, California Beach, Isuzu D-max and Viking. The only manual 4x4 camper in our fleet is the Campervan 4x4 Hilux (manual).

Which F-roads can I drive?

The Viking, Isuzu D-max and Hilux (2023–2025) can drive every F-road. The Hilux (2024–2026) can take all F-roads but no river crossings. The California Beach can’t take the F249 or the tough stretches of the F208, and the Adventure + is limited to routes 35, 550 and 208 from the north.

How many people can an automatic 4x4 camper sleep?

From 3 in the Hilux (2024–2026) and Adventure + to 4 in the California Beach, Isuzu D-max and Hilux (2023–2025), and 5 adults in the Campervan 4x4 Viking.

How big are the beds?

The largest beds are in the Campervan 4x4 Viking (200 x 174 cm and 193 x 160 cm / 79 x 69 in and 76 x 63 in). The Hilux (2024–2026) and Adventure + have the narrowest, at 110–120 cm43–47 in wide, best for one adult per bed.

Are they heated?

Yes, every model has a heater for the sleeping area. In winter, the Campervan 4x4 Adventure + takes a maximum of 2 travelers, because its roof bed is too cold and the water system isn’t available.

Is there a toilet or shower?

No, so plan on campsite facilities. Highland campsites have more basic services than those on the Ring Road.

What’s included in the price?

CDW insurance, unlimited mileage and VAT are always included. Sleeping bags come with the California Beach and Hilux (2023–2025), and the Viking includes linens, pillows, duvets and towels. A camping table and chairs come with the California Beach and Hilux (2024–2026), and are an add-on on the Isuzu D-max and Viking.