Borgarnes travel guide
Borgarnes Tourism | Borgarnes Guide
You're Going to Love Borgarnes
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.
When to visit Borgarnes
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″.
How to Get to Borgarnes
Plane
Although Borgarnes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 45 km from Borgarnes. The shortest flight to Borgarnes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Borgarnes is to pick up a car rental from Reykjavik, which is about 43 km from Borgarnes. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Ice Rental 4x4, among others, in Reykjavik.
Airlines serving Borgarnes
Where to stay in popular areas of Borgarnes
Most booked hotels in Borgarnes
Renting a car in Borgarnes
Expect to pay $8.33 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 $99.93 and $133.25.