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 June
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Borgarnes in June
Estimated hotel price
$67
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 28 miles from Borgarnes. The shortest flight to Borgarnes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 35m.

Car

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

Plane

Although Borgarnes doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reykjavik Domestic (RKV), which is located 28 miles from Borgarnes. The shortest flight to Borgarnes from the United States departs from New York and takes around 5h 35m.

Car

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

Airports near Borgarnes

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Borgarnes

Lufthansa
Good (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,533 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,147 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,969 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,560 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,863 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Borgarnes

Most booked hotels in Borgarnes

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Hotel Vesturland
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1384 reviews)
$142+
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Hotel Varmaland
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 902 reviews)
$139+
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The Hvítá Inn by Ourhotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1196 reviews)
$71+
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Hótel Hafnarfjall
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 4821 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in Borgarnes

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.

Expect to pay $6.78 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 $81.31 and $108.41.