Every car park in Iceland has its own specific charges (some parking is free and others charge a fee), which you’ll need to check whenever you park your vehicle. The parking payment system at most of the car parks in Iceland is based on a camera surveillance system. If you’re registered as disabled, you’re welcome to use the many disabled parking spots (blue spaces with a wheelchair icon) across the country. All major attractions, supermarkets and town centres have designated spaces for people with disabilities. Typically, standard charges do not apply.
In Þingvellir National Park if a guest has a disabled parking permit in their car, they do not need to pay. However, they must still come to the Visitor Centre to unregister their license plate from the camera system or send an email to reikningar@thingvellir.is or thingvellir@thingvellir.is.
Every time you visit one of the Checkit parking areas (Seal Beach, Seljalandsfoss or Hengifoss), send an email to checkit@checkit.is providing them with the registration plate number and the disabled parking permit. They have to mark the trips manually so the system doesn’t send out a fine to your car rental company.
Parking at Blue Lagoon, Gullfoss and Geysir is free.
Remember not to park in any space marked with a name or a license number.
We recommend also to print this note and place it next to your disabled parking permit: http://www.disabledmotorists.eu/download/parking_cards/notice_iceland.pdf
Be sure to explore our other posts about accessible Iceland, where you’ll find more tips on wheelchair-friendly attractions, transportation, and travel experiences across this stunning destination.