Luxury Camper — Toyota Hilux 4x4
Truck camper
- Seats
- 5
- Sleeps
- 4
- Toilet
- —
- Shower
- —
- Transmission
- Manual or automatic
JS Camper review
A family-run Icelandic rental company built around the Toyota Hilux truck camper.
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Background
Company overview
JS Camper is a family-run Icelandic camper rental business with a history dating to 1994. It operates under the legal name JS Rentals ehf and offers rentals from the Keflavík area. The range centres on a pickup-mounted camper carried by a Toyota Hilux, with facilities for cooking, sleeping and heating inside the living space.
Direct reservations begin with an enquiry, followed by a response confirming availability and a price quote.
Our verdict
Editorial review
JS Camper makes sense as a specialist choice once the Hilux format fits the trip. Its furnished living space provides somewhere to cook and sleep, while the enquiry-led booking process puts availability and pricing into a direct exchange with the rental company. The central trade-off is between the vehicle’s intended highland use and the limits of its damage cover. Assessing the offer means looking beyond the hire price to the route and the financial exposure that remains under each protection option.
Good points
- Airport transfers and an early-flight arrangement.Free transfers connect the rental base with Keflavík International Airport. A prearranged early return can include a vehicle inspection the evening before departure, giving travellers an option beyond the usual office hours.
Things to consider
- Rough-road damage can fall outside protection.The listed exclusions include water, rough-terrain, underside and gravel-projectile damage. These are consequential limits for a camper positioned for highland travel; choosing a lower excess does not remove them.
Vehicle categories
JS Camper fleet
The range is built around one Toyota Hilux 4x4 category with a camper body mounted on the pickup. The choice is therefore about whether this layout and its options fit the trip, rather than selecting among several motorhome sizes.
Inside, the upper bed measures 200 × 180 cm and the bed beside the kitchen measures 180 × 73 cm. The shorter, narrower second bed is a useful detail when deciding whether the sleeping arrangement suits everyone travelling.
The camper has a 40-litre freshwater supply, a sink, a refrigerator that runs on gas or battery, gas cooking and heating, and a 220 V connection. Bedding, towels and kitchen equipment are included. An automatic transmission and a portable toilet are optional choices with additional charges; neither should be assumed from the category name.
Locations
JS Camper pickup locations
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Iceland
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Reykjanesbær / Keflavík area Reykjanesbær
Before booking
Practical facts
These conditions concern JS Camper’s direct rentals in Iceland.
| Topic | What to know |
|---|---|
| Rental season | 15 April–15 October. |
| Driver requirements | Drivers must be at least 20 and have held a full category B licence for at least one year. A driving licence, passport and credit card are required. A licence in a non-Roman script must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit. |
| Distance charge | For 2026 rentals, a mandatory charge of ISK 7 applies for each kilometre driven. It needs to be included when budgeting for the route. |
| Included damage protection | CDW is included, with an advertised excess of EUR 3,500 for covered damage. This is potential damage responsibility, not the rental price or a security deposit. |
| Optional excess reductions | SCDW costs EUR 20 per day and lowers the advertised excess to EUR 1,600. SSCDW costs EUR 40 per day and lowers it to EUR 600. These are separate protection options for covered damage; exclusions remain applicable. |
| Damage exclusions | The published exclusions include tyres, headlights, the underside, gravel-projectile damage, and water or rough-terrain damage. Negligence while intoxicated is also excluded. |
| Permitted use | The vehicle may not be taken out of Iceland. Some highland roads are prohibited by the rental company, and weather-related closures also apply. Four-wheel drive does not override those restrictions. |
| Airport transfer | Collection and drop-off transfers to and from Keflavík International Airport are free. The airport is the transfer endpoint. |
| Office hours and early departures | Office hours are 08:00–18:00 daily. Early airport returns must be arranged in advance, with the vehicle inspection carried out the previous evening. |
| Optional equipment | A portable toilet costs EUR 50 per rental. A child seat or booster costs EUR 30 per rental, and GPS hire costs EUR 50 per rental. |
| Fuel and AdBlue | Both are returned full. Returning them below full triggers a charge equivalent to a full tank. |
| Handover and assistance | Handover is in English, with a handbook available in English, French and German. JS Camper offers a 24/7 breakdown service. |
| Payments and tax | Direct payments can be made by credit card, debit card or bank transfer; American Express is not accepted. The published prices include 24% VAT. |
Quick answers
JS Camper FAQ
Can five people sleep in a JS Camper Hilux?
No. Five is the registered travel capacity. The sleeping arrangement accommodates three adults or two adults and two children, so it must be matched to the party separately from the seat count.
Can I request an automatic Hilux?
Yes. JS Camper offers automatic transmission for an additional charge. Specify that option in the direct enquiry so the availability response and quote relate to the configuration wanted.
Can I take the Hilux on every highland road?
No. JS Camper prohibits some highland roads, and weather closures also apply. Its damage exclusions include water and rough-terrain damage, so neither the 4x4 specification nor an excess-reduction option amounts to unrestricted highland access.
Does the highest protection option remove the excess?
No. SSCDW costs EUR 40 per day and leaves an advertised excess of EUR 600 for covered damage. The listed exclusions still apply.
Is there a toilet in the camper?
A portable toilet is available as an optional extra at EUR 50 per rental. That is the toilet option offered with the Hilux category.
How does pickup work if I fly into Keflavík?
JS Camper provides a free airport transfer to its rental base in the Reykjanesbær / Keflavík area. For an early flight home, arrange the return ahead of time; the vehicle inspection takes place the evening before departure.
What kilometre charge applies to a 2026 rental?
JS Camper charges ISK 7 per kilometre driven. This is a mandatory distance-based charge, so the length of the trip affects the amount paid.
Does JS Camper offer winter rentals?
The advertised rental season runs from 15 April to 15 October. Heating and four-wheel drive should not be taken as an offer of rentals outside that season.
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