When you think of renting a 4x4 in Iceland, winter probably springs to mind—snow-packed roads, icy mountain passes, and unpredictable storms. And while it’s true that a four-wheel-drive is essential ...

In summer, the roughly 830-mile route offers drivers midnight sun, along with plenty of traffic. Other times of the year, its snowy delights are more solitary, and slippery.

The Golden Circle is a very popular, 190-mile-long tourist route that runs by Þingvellir National Park; the 105-foot dual cascading waterfall Gullfoss (Golden Falls); and the geothermal ...