KuKu Campers Review, Fleet & Prices

Who is KuKu Campers?

KuKu Campers is Iceland's largest and most affordable camper rental, on the road since 2012 and beloved by budget adventurers for one simple promise: the biggest fleet, the lowest prices, and none of the hidden fees that spoil the fun. The tone is playful and a little cheeky ("Don't stink and drive"), the freedom is real, and the trust is earned. Travellers have left a 4.8 rating on Google across 887 reviews, which is exactly the kind of score you want to see before you hand over a deposit for two weeks of Ring Road living.

What makes KuKu genuinely stand out is scale matched with honesty. The company runs 400+ vehicles across categories A to J, spanning compact 2WD campers for two right up to true 4x4 machines built for F-roads and the Highlands, so there is a van for almost every budget and route. Everything starts at the base at Klettatröð 19, 262 Reykjanesbær, just minutes from Keflavík Airport (KEF), and a free airport shuttle runs every hour to whisk you from the terminal to your camper. It is the rare combination of biggest, cheapest and quirkiest that still feels dependable, which is why so many first-time Iceland road-trippers end up recommending it to the next carload of friends.

Why KuKu Campers

Why choose KuKu Campers

KuKu Campers has been the budget adventurer's favourite in Iceland since 2012, and the reasons are refreshingly simple: the biggest choice of vehicles on the island, some of the lowest daily prices you will find, and a generous list of things that come free rather than as line items at checkout. It rates 4.8 on Google from 887 reviews and 4.8 on Facebook, which is the kind of consistency that comes from getting the basics right, trip after trip.

Iceland's largest fleet, 400+ vehicles across categories A to J, which means more real choice and far better availability in peak season when smaller rentals sell out.
Genuinely low prices, from around EUR 55 per day, making KuKu one of the cheapest ways to camp your way around the country.
Free unlimited mileage, so you can circle the Ring Road and detour as often as you like without watching a meter.
A free additional driver, so you can share the wheel on long days without paying extra for the privilege.
Free basic CDW insurance included as standard on every rental.
A camp cooking kit as standard: a mini gas stove, pot, frying pan, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, tea towel and washing-up liquid, so you can cook a proper meal from the first night.
A free airport shuttle every hour, 8am to 6pm, from the base at Klettatröð 19 in Reykjanesbær, minutes from Keflavík Airport.
Extra touches that make life easier: fuel discounts, winter tyres fitted through the winter season, and a KuKu frisbee to take home.

The brand personality is playful and freedom-first, a little cheeky, and firmly no-nonsense about money: no hidden fees, and the price you see is built around getting you off the beaten path rather than nickel-and-diming you at the counter. That said, KuKu is straight with you about what is not in the base rate. Gas refills are paid as you use them, and add-ons like a GPS unit, a WiFi router, bedding and sleeping bags, and camping chairs are rentable extras rather than included kit. The free basic CDW also leaves an excess of up to about EUR 3,000, which you can reduce by adding extra cover if you would rather travel with more peace of mind.

Put together, that is the KuKu proposition: the widest selection and keenest prices in Iceland, paired with honest, upfront terms and a warm, adventurous attitude. You get the freedom to roam without surprises, whether you want the cheapest compact two-berth for a lap of the paved routes or a true 4x4 for the Highlands in summer.

The fleet

One of Iceland's largest camper fleets, built for every budget

With more than 400 vehicles spread across categories A to J, KuKu Campers runs one of the biggest and most varied camper fleets on the island, which is a big reason it earns a place among the best campervan rentals in Iceland. The range starts with compact 2WD campers for two and climbs all the way to true 4x4 machines ready for the Highlands, so there is a sensible match whatever your route, your group size and your budget.

Budget 2WD for two (Category A / AA / AB)

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This is the cheapest way to camp Iceland and the tier that made KuKu Campers famous with budget adventurers. Think a compact, easy-to-drive 2-person 2WD camper such as the manual Dacia Dokker (Category A) or its automatic sibling (Category AA), with pricing from around EUR 55 per day, one of the lowest rates on the island. It is nimble, light on fuel and simple to park, which makes it ideal for couples and solo travellers who want freedom without a big spend. As a 2WD it is designed for paved routes only, so keep it to the Ring Road, the Golden Circle, the South Coast, Snæfellsnes and Reykjanes. Every rental still includes the generous KuKu basics: unlimited mileage, a free additional driver and free basic CDW cover.

Comfort 2WD for 2 to 3 (Category B / BA / B EX)

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Step up to the Renault Trafic based comfort tier when you want more room to stretch out on a longer trip. These campers sleep two to three, come with a heater for chilly Icelandic nights and are available in manual or automatic (Category B, BA and B EX). The extra interior space makes cooking, sleeping and simply living aboard noticeably more relaxed than in the smallest budget vans, without pushing the price far. Like all the 2WD categories it is built for sealed roads, so it happily covers the Ring Road, Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes and Reykjanes, but not the mountain F-roads. It is the sweet spot for couples who value a bit of comfort and the odd extra passenger.

Large 2WD for up to five (Category C / CA)

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The Renault Master based tier is the family and group option, sleeping up to five and offered in manual or automatic (Category C and CA). With the most living space in the 2WD line-up, it gives kids and friends the elbow room to travel together in comfort while still keeping the running costs sensible. It remains a paved-route vehicle, so it is at its best on the classic circuits like the Ring Road, Golden Circle and South Coast rather than the Highland tracks. If you are a family or a group of friends who want one vehicle to carry everyone and everything, this is the KuKu camper to book. As always, unlimited mileage and a free additional driver come as standard.

4x4 campers for the Highlands (Categories D to I)

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For travellers who want to leave the tarmac behind, KuKu Campers fields a genuine 4x4 range spanning categories D to I. These are true four-wheel-drive machines, from a Dacia Duster 4x4 or Toyota HiAce 4x4 up to a VW Crafter 4x4 and the rugged Land Rover Defender, and they are F-road and Highland capable in summer, roughly mid-June to September when the mountain routes open. This is the tier to choose for the interior, remote tracks and the off-the-beaten-path adventures the brand is known for. To keep prices low, the most affordable 4x4s skip the heater, so factor that into your plans, and remember that river crossings are always the driver's responsibility and are not covered by insurance.

What you get

What's included (and what's extra)

KuKu Campers keeps the sticker price low without quietly clawing it back at the counter, so the generous inclusions are part of the deal from the moment you drive off. Here is exactly what comes with the van, and what you can add on if you want it.

Free unlimited mileage, so you can lap the whole Ring Road without watching a meter.
A free additional driver, letting you share the long Icelandic legs at no extra charge.
Free basic CDW insurance as standard on every camper.
A camp cooking kit: a mini gas stove, a pot, a frying pan, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, a tea towel and washing-up liquid, everything you need to cook a hot meal wherever you park up.
Fuel discounts to soften the cost of Iceland's long driving days.
Winter tyres fitted in the winter season, for surer footing on cold, icy roads.
A KuKu frisbee, because the brand likes to keep things a little playful.

A quick honest note so there are no surprises: gas refills are not included, and add-ons such as a GPS, a WiFi router, bedding and sleeping bags, and camping chairs and tables are rentable extras rather than part of the base rate. The included basic CDW also leaves an excess of up to about EUR 3,000, which you can reduce by adding extra cover if you want more peace of mind.

Pickup and getting started

Collecting your KuKu Campers van near Keflavik Airport

KuKu Campers is based at Klettatrod 19, 262 Reykjanesbaer, just minutes from Keflavik Airport (KEF), so you can step off your flight and be on the road in the same morning rather than driving an hour into Reykjavik first.

Because the depot sits so close to the terminal, KuKu Campers runs a free airport shuttle every hour from 8am to 6pm. Once you have your bags, you simply catch the next shuttle across to the depot, where the team walks you through the van, the included camp cooking kit and everything you need to know before you set off. There is no long transfer and no extra cost to reach the pickup point.

The office is open daily with office hours of 08:00 to 18:00. Pickup is straightforward: you complete the paperwork, the team hands over the keys and gives you a proper run-through of the camper, from the heater and sleeping setup to the practicalities of camping in Iceland. If your flight lands outside the shuttle window, it is worth planning your first collection around those hours so you are met at a time when the depot and the shuttle are both running.

KuKu Campers operates year-round, and in the winter season the vans are fitted with winter tyres so you are properly equipped for Icelandic roads in the colder months. Whether you are collecting in the long daylight of summer or the snow-lit stillness of winter, the same friendly, no-nonsense handover gets you comfortable with the van before you drive away.

Where it takes you

Where a KuKu camper can take you

A KuKu camper is a passport to the whole island, and which category you pick simply decides how far off the beaten path you go. The 2WD budget, comfort and large campers (categories A to CA) are built for Iceland's paved arteries, while the true 4x4 campers (categories D to I) unlock the volcanic interior once the summer roads open. With unlimited free mileage on every rental, the distance is never the thing that stops you.

Paved classics for the 2WD campers

The sealed roads alone hold a lifetime of Iceland. The Ring Road (Route 1) loops the entire country in a single ribbon of tarmac, threading past waterfalls, black beaches, fishing towns and glacier tongues with no gravel required. Closer to Reykjavik, the Golden Circle strings together Thingvellir National Park, the erupting Geysir geothermal field and the thundering Gullfoss waterfall in an easy day loop that any of the compact category A or comfortable category B campers handle with room to spare.

Point the van east and the South Coast unrolls one landmark after another: the waterfalls at Seljalandsfoss and Skogafoss, the basalt columns and sea stacks of Reynisfjara near the village of Vik, and further on the glacier lagoon at Jokulsarlon, where icebergs drift out to sea and wash up glittering on the neighbouring Diamond Beach. All of it sits on Route 1, so even the cheapest two-person camper can reach it. For quieter days, the Snaefellsnes peninsula packs lava fields, the Kirkjufell mountain and a glacier-capped volcano into one paved circuit, and the Reykjanes peninsula, right on the doorstep of your Keflavik pickup, offers geothermal steam, dramatic coastline and a bridge between two continents.

The Highlands and F-roads for the 4x4 campers

This is where the category D to I campers earn their keep. Iceland's interior is reached only by F-roads, unsurfaced mountain tracks that are legally restricted to 4x4 vehicles and typically open from around mid-June to September, once the winter snow has cleared. Take a true 4WD KuKu camper up into the Highlands and the landscape turns otherworldly: the rhyolite mountains and hot-spring valley of Landmannalaugar glow in bands of red, ochre and green, while Thorsmork, cradled between three glaciers, rewards you with birch woods and river-braided valleys that most visitors never see.

A word of honest caution, because that is how KuKu does things. Some F-roads include unbridged river crossings, and those are the driver's responsibility and are not covered by the insurance, so read the depth, take it slow and turn back if it looks wrong. Plan the interior for summer, respect the seasonal opening dates, and let the 2WD categories stick to the paved routes where they belong. Do that and a KuKu camper carries you from the coast road to the roof of the country and back.

When to go

Every season is camper season with KuKu Campers

KuKu Campers rents year-round, so the honest question is not whether you can camp Iceland in your chosen month, but which van makes the most of it. In the winter season the fleet is fitted with winter tyres, and most models carry a heater, so a KuKu camper stays a viable home from the long days of summer to the dark, aurora-lit nights of deep winter. The trick is matching the category to the season, and below is the straight guidance to do exactly that.

Summer: long light, open Highlands, the widest choice

Summer is Iceland at its most generous. Daylight stretches close to round the clock, the weather softens, and, crucially, the F-roads into the interior open from roughly mid-June to September. This is the only window in which the Highlands are reachable, and it is the season that unlocks the full breadth of the KuKu Campers fleet. If your route sticks to the sealed roads, the Ring Road, the Golden Circle, the South Coast, Snæfellsnes and Reykjanes, a low-cost 2WD camper is all you need and the cheapest way to see the island. From around EUR 55 per day, a Budget 2WD for two (Category A, AA or AB) turns paved-route touring into a genuinely affordable trip, with unlimited mileage and a free additional driver already included. Planning to leave the tarmac for the interior? A true 4x4 camper (Categories D to I) is what carries you onto the F-roads and Highland tracks in summer, from a Dacia Duster 4x4 up to a VW Crafter 4x4 or a Land Rover Defender.

Winter: heaters, winter tyres, and the northern lights

Winter is the quieter, wilder, more atmospheric Iceland, and a camper is a fine way to chase it as long as you pick the right one. Through the winter season KuKu fits winter tyres across the fleet, and most models carry a heater, which is the single feature that makes the difference between a cold night and a comfortable one when the temperature drops. Base yourself in a heated camper and the payoff is real: dark skies, empty roads and a strong chance of watching the northern lights from wherever you happen to park. Do keep in mind that the F-roads and the Highlands are closed in winter, so a winter trip is a paved-route trip by design, built around the Ring Road and the accessible south and west.

Which van suits which season

Budget 2WD for two (A / AA / AB): ideal in summer for paved routes at the lowest price, the Ring Road, Golden Circle, South Coast, Snæfellsnes and Reykjanes.
Comfort and Large 2WD (B / BA / B EX, C / CA): paved-route campers with a heater, comfortable across the shoulder seasons and into winter for anyone staying on the sealed network.
4x4 campers for the Highlands (D to I): the summer choice for F-roads and the interior, open roughly mid-June to September.
Heated 4x4 campers: the ones to pick for a winter trip if you want both the traction of a 4x4 and the warmth to sleep through a cold, clear, aurora-friendly night.
The most affordable 4x4s: these skip the heater to keep the price down, which makes them a smart summer-only pick, not a winter one.

One honest note on the interior, whatever the month: the 4x4 categories are what handle the F-roads, but river crossings are the driver's responsibility and are not covered. Read the route, respect the closures, and choose the season and the category together. Do that, and a KuKu camper is a comfortable, affordable base whether you are booking for the midnight sun or the middle of winter.

Who it suits

Who KuKu Campers is best for

KuKu Campers has built one of Iceland's largest fleets precisely so that almost every kind of traveller can find the right van, from first-time backpackers on a shoestring to seasoned adventurers heading deep into the Highlands.

Budget travellers and backpackers who want the cheapest way to sleep on the road: the compact 2WD two-berth campers in Category A, AA and AB keep costs to a minimum while still covering the Ring Road, Golden Circle and South Coast.
Couples wanting a bit more comfort: the Renault Trafic based vans in Category B and BA add a heater and more room to stretch out for two to three people, without a jump in price that spoils the trip.
Families and groups up to five: the larger Renault Master based campers in Category C and CA sleep up to five, so parents, children and friends can travel together in a single vehicle.
Adventurers wanting a 4x4 for the Highlands: the true 4WD campers in Categories D to I, from a Dacia Duster 4x4 up to a VW Crafter 4x4 or Land Rover Defender, are built for F-roads and the interior in summer.
Anyone who values the essentials done well: the biggest fleet on the island, genuinely low prices, and a fun, no-fuss attitude with no hidden fees.

CampervanPlanet verdict

KuKu Campers has been Iceland's largest and most affordable camper rental since 2012, holding a solid 4.8 rating on Google across 887 reviews. Its 400-plus vehicles run the full range, from budget 2WD two-berths for couples on a tight budget to rugged 4x4 campers built for the Highlands, so there is a van for almost every trip. Prices start low and come with genuinely generous free inclusions, including unlimited mileage, a free additional driver and basic CDW cover, while the Reykjanesbaer base a few minutes from Keflavik Airport runs a free hourly shuttle. The brand keeps things playful and refreshingly honest, with no hidden fees and a cheeky, freedom-first attitude that suits independent travellers. In short, KuKu Campers is the natural choice for budget adventurers, couples, families and Highland explorers who want the biggest fleet and the lowest prices without the fuss.

Good to know

KuKu Campers FAQ

Is KuKu Campers good and legit?+

Yes. KuKu Campers has been renting campervans in Iceland since 2012 and holds a 4.8 rating on Google across 887 reviews, plus 4.8 on Facebook. It is one of Iceland's largest and most established independent camper rentals, with a fun, no-nonsense brand personality and a clear no-hidden-fees promise.

Is KuKu Campers really the cheapest, and how much does it cost?+

KuKu positions itself as one of Iceland's most affordable camper rentals, with prices from around EUR 55 per day for its budget 2WD models. That headline rate is genuinely among the lowest on the island, and it already includes unlimited mileage, a free additional driver and basic CDW insurance. Prices vary by category, season and length of trip, so the exact figure depends on your dates and vehicle choice.

What campervans does KuKu rent and how big is the fleet?+

KuKu Campers runs one of Iceland's largest fleets, with more than 400 vehicles spanning categories A to J. These group into four tiers: budget 2WD campers for two, comfort 2WD campers for two to three, large 2WD campers sleeping up to five, and true 4x4 campers for the Highlands. Base vehicles range from the Dacia Dokker and Renault Trafic to the Renault Master, Toyota HiAce, VW Crafter and Land Rover Defender.

Are KuKu campers 2WD or 4x4, and can I drive the Highlands or F-roads?+

KuKu offers both. The 2WD categories (A, B and C tiers) are for paved routes only, such as the Ring Road, Golden Circle, South Coast, Snaefellsnes and Reykjanes. The true 4x4 campers in categories D to I are F-road and Highland capable in summer, roughly mid-June to September when the mountain roads open. River crossings are always the driver's responsibility and are not covered.

What is included in a KuKu Campers rental, and is insurance and mileage included?+

The rate includes unlimited (free) mileage, a free additional driver and free basic CDW insurance. You also get a camp cooking kit (mini gas stove, pot, frying pan, plates, bowls, cups, cutlery, tea towel and washing-up liquid), fuel discounts, winter tyres during the winter season and even a KuKu frisbee. Note that the basic CDW still leaves an excess of up to about EUR 3,000, which you can reduce with extra cover.

Where do I pick up a KuKu camper, and is there an airport shuttle?+

Pickup is at Klettatroed 19, 262 Reykjanesbaer, just minutes from Keflavik Airport (KEF). KuKu runs a free airport shuttle every hour from 8am to 6pm, so you can collect your camper straight after landing. The office is open 08:00 to 18:00.

What is not included, and are there extras to pay for?+

KuKu is upfront that some items are rentable add-ons rather than being included. Gas refills, GPS, a WiFi router, bedding and sleeping bags, and camping chairs are all optional extras. The basic CDW also carries an excess of up to about EUR 3,000, which you can lower by buying additional insurance cover. Beyond these, KuKu promises no hidden fees.

Does KuKu Campers operate in winter?+

Yes, KuKu Campers rents year-round. In the winter season the vehicles are fitted with winter tyres, and heaters are available on most models to keep you warm. Keep in mind that the 4x4 Highland and F-road routes are only accessible in summer, roughly mid-June to September.

KuKu Campers Iceland's largest and most affordable campervan fleet