Reddit reviews Iceland (Lonely Planet Country Guide)

You could drive all the way around Iceland in as little as 8 days!

I went to Iceland 2 years ago, renting a camper is expensive but was really nice, we had an excellent experience with JS Camper. I strongly recommend getting a 4X4 vehicle, because going up into the Highlands was the best. 4X4 is required in the Highlands because you're crossing streams and shit that you cannot do in a regular vehicle (plus, many regular rental vehicles have a clause that you cannot take such vehicles into the Highlands). We had about 10 days in Iceland and ended up exploring the southern part of the island. Locals told us you could drive the entire ring road in about 24 hours of nonstop driving. We found that it's much more pleasant to take our time.

Oh, and definitely hit the Blue Lagoon as you come from the airport, and again right before you leave the country. It's the best feeling ever to soak away your worries after an international flight. Shower out completely (wash/shampoo everything) before using any pool/hot tub/hot spring in Iceland. They have secure lockers for all your belongings. We brought travel towels, swimsuits, and flip-flops, which worked just fine. I want to say it was about $30 a person to use the Blue Lagoon, but especially for a honeymoon, there's nothing like lounging in the freaking Blue Lagoon, looking around you at the gorgeous Icelandic lava fields and sky.

Get a travel guide, I liked the Lonely Planet one. Learn a few phrases in Icelandic. Oh, and oddly enough, Iceland doesn't have much of a drinking culture outside of Reykjavik on the weekends (seriously!). Turns out that many locals will assume you have a drinking problem if you get a midweek pint in a restaurant. Just sayin'. Oh, and buy alcohol duty-free in the airport when you land--another HUGE budget traveler tip!

Have fun, it's one of the most amazing places I've ever been!