Short answer
You can park a campervan in a normal street space during the day and pay the zone rate. You can't sleep in it on Reykjavík's streets: overnight stays belong at a campsite — the main one is in Laugardalur, about 2 km from the center.
The rule: parking yes, sleeping no
Iceland's nature conservation law restricts overnight stays in campervans, motorhomes and similar vehicles to campsites, unless the landowner has given permission. In towns, that means no sleeping in the van on the street or in car parks. Rental companies warn about this, and fines for illegal overnight camping are steep.
Parking the van during the day — or overnight while you sleep somewhere else — is ordinary parking: the same zones, hours and prices as any car. Zones and prices.
Where to park during the day
- Street spaces at the edge of downtown. Look for P3 streets or free streets just outside the zones, where spaces are longer and less busy. The central P1 streets are tight.
- Avoid the city garages. They're built for cars; most campervans won't clear the height limit. Check the clearance sign before you drive in.
- Park and ride. From the campsite, a city bus or a 20–30 minute walk gets you downtown — often easier than finding a space for a large vehicle.
Reykjavík's campsite
The main campsite is in Laugardalur, on Sundlaugavegur, next to the Laugardalslaug swimming pool, about 2 km east of the center. It has pitches with and without electricity. Opening dates and prices change, so check them directly with the campsite and book ahead in summer.
Keflavík airport
Large vehicles such as campervans are not allowed in the airport's P1, P2 or P3 car parks. If you're picking up or returning a campervan, the rental company will tell you where to go — usually its own depot near the airport. Airport parking guide.
Related guides
Zones P1–P4
Prices and paid hours.
Read →Free at night
When street zones stop charging.
Read →Parking fines
What they cost.
Read →Independent guide, not legal advice. Rules on overnight stays are set by Icelandic law and landowners; check with your rental company and the campsite. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.