Car Rental Faroe Islands

Driving is the best way to get around the Faroe Islands. Your breath will be taken away by what you see out of the window as you make your way around the local landscape.

This is the perfect destination for a road trip. Perhaps unexpectedly for a remote location, you’ll find that the roads here are well-maintained. Not only are they enjoyable to drive along, they are incredibly easy to navigate, so you can admire the impressive scenery at the same time.

When you leave the airport take the Vatnavegur road. This will take you across Vagar and begin your journey into the neighboring islands.

It’s quick and simple to travel between the isles. You’ll find bridges as well as tunnels that take you through the sea, though you will usually need to pay a fee. Payment can be made at certain petrol stations within three days.

Vágatunnilin is a sea tunnel between Streymoy and Vágar – where you’ll find the airport. Norðoyatunnilin meanwhile takes you between Borðoy and Eysturoy. You’ll also find roads that take you through the mountains; these are fairly new and have made driving around these islands even easier than before.

Traffic is controlled, where necessary, by roundabouts. As you drive around the more remote roads be sure to keep an eye out for sheep – it’s not uncommon to see them wandering around freely here.

If you visit Runavík, Tórshavn or Klaksvík parking is restricted and you’ll need to display a parking disc. This will show the time you arrived and is free from tourist centers and banks. Speed limits are usually 50km/h (30mph) in towns and 80km/h (49mph) on rural roads, but just check the signs as you go.

Named one of the world’s most attractive destinations by National Geographic, and sometimes described as Europe’s best kept secret, the Faroe Islands are a true unspoiled wonder.

Often overshadowed by Nordic neighbors, both in reputation and size, this beautiful destination is arguably the ultimate escape. Rent a car in the Faroe Islands, and here are just some of the things you can enjoy.

Visit the puffins at Mykines

Nature escapes don’t get much more special than a trip to Mykines. This is one of the Faroe Islands’ greatest hidden treasures.

Gaze up at emerald clifftops, where colorful puffins nest in every crevice. The puffin population soars during spring and summer when these seabirds return to raise their young. You can also see storm petrels, fulmars and razorbills here.

In the nearby village you’ll find adorable thatched homes belonging to a handful of permanent residents. Take a boat trip around the islets to see even more incredible landscapes – such as the iconic triangular peaks of Tindhólmur.

Marvel at Múlafossur Fall

Another captivating way to experience the outlandish beauty of the Faroe Islands is through their cascading waterfalls. Mulafossur Fall is one of the most special, since this wondrous sight was not accessible by road until 2004. The cream-colored chute plummets from the cliffs and cascades into the open ocean.

The scenery makes the experience all the more incredible – with a cluster of Nordic buildings set on brilliant green land nearby. Above, mountain ridges are engulfed by clouds. Get here in your rental car by driving just 15-20 minutes west of Vagar Airport.

Take the famous Kallur Lighthouse hike

The Faroe Islands can be something of a dream destination for enthusiastic hikers. Finding remote and charming locations is part of the appeal – you’ll feel a million miles from your daily routine and can snap some incredible photographs.

The two-mile hike along the Kallur Lighthouse trail rewards you with otherworldly emerald landscapes and greetings from woolly locals (there are two sheep for every person in the Faroe Islands, after all). What’s more, it’s easy to take your rental car to Kallur Island by ferry.

Go horseback riding on the tundra

The unique Faroese horse was once critically endangered, but has made an encouraging comeback in recent decades. In 1960, there was just one stallion and four mares. Now, there are nearly a hundred.

There are a number of riding tours available around the islands, utilising a variety of horse breeds. Feel the crisp sea breeze sweep over you as you travel on horseback across the lush highlands. It’s the ultimate Faroese experience.

Dine in a Michelin-starred cabin 

In the Faroe Islands, coziness is taken seriously: even Michelin-star restaurants are set in traditional wood cabins.

KOKS in Leynavatn curates a unique dining experience: you’ll meet at a lakeside hut for aperitifs from ancient recipes, before being ushered to the 18th-century restaurant building where sheepskin rugs and a roaring fire set the tone. As dining experiences go, it’s unique and inspired, allowing you to settle into a snug, stylish retreat after an action-packed day of road tripping.

Rent a car in the Faroe Islands to take in the picturesque landscape and make unforgettable memories, as you uncover the many majestic wonders at your own pace.