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

Borgarnes travel guide

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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 November
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Borgarnes in November
Estimated hotel price
$103
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.

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 Payless 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.

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

Airports near Borgarnes

RKVReykjavik Domestic
KEFReykjavik Keflavik Intl

Airlines serving Borgarnes

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,040 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (863 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,398 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,236 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,046 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Borgarnes

Most booked hotels in Borgarnes

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Hotel Hamar
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1795 reviews)
$163+
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Hotel Varmaland
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 843 reviews)
$172+
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Fossatun Camping Pods & Cottages - Sleeping Bag Accommodation
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3293 reviews)
$68+
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Hótel Vesturland
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1150 reviews)
$159+
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Hótel Bifröst
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 763 reviews)
$184+
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Hotel Hafnarfjall
3 stars
Excellent (8, 4506 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Borgarnes

Expect to pay $9.24 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 $110.84 and $147.78.

Expect to pay $9.24 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 $110.84 and $147.78.

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