With a population of 1,759, Borgarnes is a must-see destination in West, Iceland. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Borgarnes to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Borgarnes in July, when the average temperature is 51.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 59 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Borgarnes, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
Although Borgarnes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 28 miles from Borgarnes.
Another option to get to Borgarnes is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 27 miles from Borgarnes. You’ll find branches of Ice Rental 4x4 and Fair Car, among others, in Reykjavik.
Expect to pay $8.52 per gallon in Borgarnes (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $102.21 and $136.27.