Domestic travel
Here we compile information related to domestic travel, from transportation to accommodations and accessible tourist attractions. Please let us know if you have any other useful information. More information can be found in the tabs on the side.
Car rentals
Some car rental agencies have cars available for rent that are wheelchair-accessible, while other agencies only offer to install adaptive driving equipment in the car.
The car rental companies listed below allow driving equipment to be installed in the rental car or have vehicles that are large enough for a person in a wheelchair to sit in the car while in their wheelchair.
accommodations and more accessible tourist attractions. Please let us know if you have any other useful information. More information can be found in the tabs on the side.
Akureyri Car Rental - Höldur
Akureyri Car Rental Website – Höldur
Driving equipment for people with disabilities is permitted in the cars. The renter is responsible for providing such equipment and installing it in the car.
Hertz
Akureyri Car Rental Website – Höldur
Driving equipment for people with disabilities is permitted in the cars. The renter is responsible for providing such equipment and installing it in the car.
Strollers
Stólabílar is a company that rents vehicles that can accommodate people in wheelchairs and also offers customized services, for example, driving passengers between locations.
Flight
Please note that if an individual needs assistance at the airport, the airline must be notified 48 hours in advance. It is also a good idea to contact the airlines for more detailed information about the services available.
Ferries
Herjólfur
Accessible to people who use wheelchairs in Herjólf and good accessibility for other people with disabilities, e.g., there is an elevator on the ship.
Herjólfur's service locations
Wheelchair accessibility is excellent at both Vestmannaeyjar and Landeyjahöfn. At both locations, there are elevators to get up to the gangway, and most types of wheelchairs should fit in them. The gangway is a sloping ramp that is wide enough for most types of wheelchairs; the incline of the gangway can vary depending on the tide.
At the Herjólfur's terminal in Þorlákshöfn, there is also an elevator from the terminal up to the gangway.
On board Herjólfur
On board Herjólfur, there are two elevators for public use. One is on the car deck and provides access to the cabin deck and the main deck. This elevator is not large, but smaller types of wheelchairs can fit. The other elevator is from the main deck up to the top deck for passengers who wish to go outside during the voyage.
Baldur, the ferry of the Breiðafjörður
According to information from Sæferðir, the new Baldur is very accessible. You take an elevator onto the boat, and a 20% discount is offered for people with disabilities. More information is available on the website. Sæferða.
Saevar - Grimsey/Hrisey
Taxicabs
The following carriers can accommodate passengers who use electric wheelchairs. It is best to state that it is an electric wheelchair. Many taxi companies charge a surcharge for large taxis, so it is a good idea to ask if a surcharge applies.
Reykjavik
Motor – Town Routes You need to call well in advance to check if the cars are available.
Coach buses on scheduled routes
On a website BSI You can find information on scheduled coach routes throughout the country. Unfortunately, scheduled coaches in the country are generally not wheelchair accessible. However, folding wheelchairs can be stored in the luggage compartment. There are 2-3 steps to get into the coaches. If you contact us at least 24 hours in advance, arrangements can be made for the shuttle bus.
Teitur Jónasson Ltd.
Teiti offers a 50-seat, wheelchair-accessible bus for rent. According to their website, several buses are wheelchair-accessible. It is a good idea to contact them well in advance.
Trex Group Tour Center
A wheelchair-accessible bus can be rented from Trex, which has a wheelchair lift and seats that can be used to transport passengers between rows.
Akureyri Buses
All information about public transportation for people with disabilities can be found on the website. The Municipality of Akureyri.
Capital Region Buses
All buses that operate in the capital region are low-floor buses and are therefore accessible to wheelchair users as well as other people with disabilities. You can board the buses directly, but some routes have steps. All buses are equipped with a wheelchair ramp that can be deployed when a wheelchair user is on board. A designated area for wheelchairs is located just in front of the middle door on all city buses. There are no floor-mounted restraints on the buses, but two-point seat belts are available.
On the Strætó.is website, information and instructions for wheelchair passengers are under Passenger services.
Please note that the material above is taken from the websites of the respective organizations/companies.
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