Just back from 5 days in Iceland. Thought it sensible to hire a 4x4 at this time of year (which in the end was not needed). The cheapest was a Dacia Duster 1.5 diesel. The country is awash with them, mostly hire cars, 99% in white NATO spec. Ours had the luxury of metallic blue paint. Basic but perfectly serviceable inside (nicer door cards/handles wouldn't go amiss), decent enough to drive, enough room for 4 and bags, and economical with it.
The fuel gauge was on full when we got it, but the tank can't have been full because we did 656 miles and only put 39 litres in it (= 75 mpg!).
To those who haven't been, Iceland is recommended. Our first hotel boasted of views of the geothermal power plant! And having seen it, you can see the attraction. Well insulated from economic consequences of Putin's antics with plentiful hot water and geothermal produced electricity. Despite their harsh climate and occasional earthquakes the roads were very good - they seemed to be made of compacted crushed lava rock with a thin layer of asphalt on top. A country for hermits - 375,000 people in a country 42% the size of UK makes empty countryside plentiful.
Saw the Northern Lights on 2 nights which was a nice distraction from the £10 pints of beer!
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