Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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

Borgarnes in April
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel
Borgarnes in April
Estimated hotel price
$75
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Boston and takes around 5h 10m.

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 Ice Rental 4x4 and Payless, among others, in Reykjavik.

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 Boston and takes around 5h 10m.

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 Ice Rental 4x4 and Payless, among others, in Reykjavik.

Airports near Borgarnes

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Borgarnes

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,469 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Borgarnes

Most booked hotels in Borgarnes

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Hotel Varmaland
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 852 reviews)
$168+
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Fossatun Camping Pods & Cottages - Sleeping Bag Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3311 reviews)
$66+
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Mulakot Cosy Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 153 reviews)
$149+
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Englendingavík Homestay
0 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1549 reviews)
$73+
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Hotel Hafnarfjall
3 stars
Excellent (8, 4535 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Borgarnes

Expect to pay $8.67 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 $104.02 and $138.70.

Expect to pay $8.67 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 $104.02 and $138.70.