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There are tariffs for cars including two or four persons. This should mean that there is at least in theory the possibility to travel with somebody on the ferry for free, although there is an oil-surcharge of 15 Euros per person (more than four years old).
==The Northern Coast: Hitching from [[Reykjavik]] to [[Akureyri]]==
A relatively easy route, hitching a ride from Reykjavik to Akureyri in the northeast is easily doable in a day; the journey is less than 400 km, and many cars are going all the way between the two cities. This is a good route for beginners, given the safety and relatively short distance. One may, however, want to allow for two days each way, especially on the return trip to Reykjavik, since getting a ride from Akureyri is much more difficult.
To leave Reykjavik, take a bus as far out of the city along Route 1 as you can--bus fare is usually about 500 kr to get to Akranes, a village north of the city. Don't stray too far from the villages, in case you can't get a ride or bad weather rolls in, but it is typically easier to flag down cars outside of settlements.
Stick your thumb out, wave to cars, and have fun; it shouldn't take too long to attract a ride. Most Icelanders under 40, and many above, speak excellent English; in fact, they may begin the conversation in that language. Make sure that, if they can't take you all the way, it will at least be possible to drop you off near or in a village.
From Akureyri, it is possible to hike beside Route 1 to the town's edge. Rides are more scarce here, since there are fewer long-distance travellers. There is some traffic between the city and villages down side-roads; if someone can only take you to a highway intersection, make sure the village is within walking distance. Weather changes rapidly in Iceland, even more so on the north coast. It's no fun to be stuck out in an arctic blizzard all day, miles from the next town.
== The Southern Rim: Hitching from [[Reykjavík]] to [[Egilsstadir]] ==
